Husqvarna K 1 PACE high-performance battery power cutter wins the Red Dot Award 2022 for high design quality in the Product Design category. The Red Dot Design award is one of the biggest design competitions in the world.
With the recent introduction of K 1 PACE battery power cutter, Husqvarna Construction, a division of Husqvarna Group, took a big step forward to support professional users in the construction industry in the transition towards battery powered equipment for the heavy duty jobs.
“This prestigious award and sought-after seal of quality confirms that K 1 PACE is recognized for both its outstanding quality and the potential it offers in terms of optimal power and performance,” said Mattias Holmdahl, Global Product Manager Power Cutters, Husqvarna Construction.
The Red Dot Design Award is one of world’s largest design competitions and an internationally recognized seal of excellent design. In 2022, designers, design offices and manufacturers from around 60 countries entered products in the Red Dot Award in Product Design discipline. Following the motto “In search of good design and innovation”, the 48 international members of the Red Dot jury assessed each product.
The design features of the K 1 PACE which the Red Dot jury deemed to be outstanding deliver real operational benefits for professional users. As well as boosting productivity and efficiency, K 1 PACE offers cordless convenience, low vibrations, built in X-Halt TM brake function for operational safety and zero direct emissions.
“We have set ourselves out to deliver excellent customer experiences and we are very happy and proud of this team effort. K 1 PACE has an innovative combination of functions with a design characterized by the honest material and colors that guide the users how the machine is built up and how to interact with it,” said Gustav Landberg, Brand Design Director at Husqvarna Construction.
The PACE battery system, 94V with capacity up to 750Wh, can be utilized for more machines as the battery-powered family expands. In addition to the power cutters and battery system, diamond blades in 12″ and 14″/300 and 350 mm have been optimized for battery operation.
About Husqvarna Construction
Husqvarna Construction is a leading producer within the light construction equipment business. The range includes machines and services for concrete sawing & drilling, concrete surfaces & floors, and remote demolition, as well as diamond tools for construction and stone industry. Our products are sold and serviced worldwide through an extensive network of service centers and distributors covering more than 70 countries. Find us at www.husqvarnaconstruction.com Husqvarna is a registered trademark owned by Husqvarna AB (publ).
About Husqvarna Group
Husqvarna Group was founded in 1689 and is today a world-leading manufacturer of innovative products and solutions for forest, park and garden management. The range includes chainsaws, trimmers, robotic lawnmowers and riding lawnmowers. The Group is also a leader in garden irrigation and in cutting and surface treatment equipment for the construction and stone industries. The Group’s products and solutions are mainly sold under the global Husqvarna and Gardena brands via dealers and retailers to consumers and professional users in more than 100 countries. Sales in 2021 amounted to SEK 47 billion and the Group has approximately 13,900 employees in 40 countries.
