The HSB C-type disinfection storage cabinet won the 2026 Good Design Award. It was launched in November 2025, and HOSHIZAKI CORPORATION has won the award for 7 consecutive years.
HOSHIZAKI CORPORATION, a comprehensive foodservice equipment manufacturer, announced that its HSB C-type disinfection storage cabinet won the 2026 Good Design Award organized by the Japan Institute of Design Promotion. This marks the company's 7th consecutive year of recognition (*), bringing its total number of awards to 15 for 24 products.
The product is designed for hygiene management in the kitchens of hospitals, schools and welfare facilities, and offers simple operation while providing disinfection and drying at 80°C for at least 5 minutes. Its key features include easy loading and unloading of baskets, which reduces the burden on operators, and a design aimed at adapting to a variety of installation environments.
The award-winning product was launched in November 2025. The judging panel reportedly praised its careful review of hygiene, cleanability and operability, as well as its incorporation of insights from the field. The robust, user-friendly stainless steel-based design and consideration given to reducing the burden of daily operations were cited as factors behind the award.