HS Master wins the bfb Award 2026
bfb Award 2026 for HS Master
The award thus recognizes an approach that implements accessibility in a practical way and opens up new possibilities, particularly for modernization and retrofitting.
Easy retrofitting for accessibility
Many existing buildings have lift-and-slide doors whose operation requires strength and mobility in everyday use. This can be a challenge, particularly for older people, individuals with limited mobility, or in situations where both hands are occupied.
This is precisely where the HS Master comes in. The motorized drive assists with opening and closing lift-and-slide doors, making them significantly more convenient to operate. The solution can be integrated into existing elements, making it particularly suitable for retrofitting in existing buildings.
Awarded for the third consecutive time
By winning the bfb Award 2026, Gretsch-Unitas is continuing a remarkable series. The SBS bb additional locking device was already awarded “bfb Product of the Year” in 2024, followed by the HS LiftUnit in 2025.
With the HS Master, a Gretsch-Unitas solution has now received the award for the third consecutive time.
The award-winning products demonstrate different ways of removing barriers and making buildings more convenient to use. At the same time, they represent the continuous development of products that improve comfort, accessibility, and participation in everyday building use.
From barrier-free thresholds and intelligent locking solutions to more convenient operation of lift-and-slide doors, the award-winning products pursue a common goal: reducing barriers in everyday life and making buildings convenient to use for as many people as possible. The HS Master consistently continues this approach.
