Wiha is celebrating a special achievement in the international design world: The e-screwdriver speedE® PocketDrive has won the German Design Award 2025 in GOLD, the highest recognition granted by renowned prize. This success acknowledges the outstanding design of the PocketDrive, which inspires innovative thinking in the industry as a ground-breaking product.
The German Design Award, awarded by the German Design Council, is one of the most respected awards in the design world across the globe. “GOLD” is the top prize awarded to only one or a maximum of two products per category – a testament to the extraordinary quality and significance of the speedE® PocketDrive.
The “GOLD” recipient is the latest member of the successful Wiha speedE® family, combining sophisticated design with versatile functions. Its ergonomic screwdriver shape with flat handle elements, which conveniently prevent it from rolling away, enable comfortable handling even in overhead applications or tight spaces. Two selectable material protection levels support precise, powerful fastening while the LED ring illuminates the workspace shadow-free. The magnetic bit chuck and the included 30 bits offer maximum flexibility for a wide range of fastening tasks. Thanks to the USB-C port, the battery can be charged quickly, meaning the PocketDrive remains ready for use at all times. This innovative tool not only enables faster, energy-saving fastening, but thanks to the integrated motor protection, it can also be used as a manual screwdriver. A handy all-rounder valued in numerous trades, the PocketDrive makes day-to-day work considerably easier.
The German Design Award in GOLD follows a Focus Open Special Mention 2024, with which another renowned panel of judges already honoured the design and functionality of the speedE® PocketDrive. This recognition on two fronts confirms the product’s leading position in the hand tool industry, and underscores Wiha’s commitment to setting standards with excellent design and innovative solutions.
Sven Wilde, marketing manager at Wiha, proudly said: “This GOLD award is an exceptional honour for the entire Wiha team. It reflects our dedication to developing tools that are both functional and visually appealing, offering true value to users with their overall concept. The speedE® PocketDrive is the perfect example of how sophisticated design and practicality can go hand in hand. Being recognised shows us that our innovation is widely appreciated, by both the panel judges and the users. This fills us with pride and motivates us to continue working on solutions that make day-to-day work easier for our customers.”
Winning the German Design Award 2025 in GOLD adds to a long history of success: In 2024, Wiha was already recognised as “Brand of the Year” with the PLUS X AWARD.
You will find more about the award-winning speedE® PocketDrive at www.wiha.com/pocketdrive
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About Wiha
Wiha is among the world’s leading manufacturers of hand tools, user-oriented sets, well thought-out transport solutions and digital tools. Established in 1939 as a small family-run business, today Wiha has grown into an internationally networked global player with subsidiaries around the world. With personal courage and wisdom, Wilhelm Hahn is continuing the sustainable company development strategy in the third generation. At the company headquarters in Schonach, Germany, he is taking Wiha to a powerful future based on the values of responsibility, respect and integrity. Professionals from the electrical or industrial sectors have for decades relied on their collaboration with Wiha – just like specialist trade partners and ambitious do-it-yourselfers. Based on the motto of “Tools that work for you”, Wiha creates an offer portfolio that is distinguished by its functionality, ergonomics, safety and sustainability. Frequent and regular awards for innovation, design and branding from competitions such as the “TOP 100 innovation award”, “iF Design Award” and “Red Dot Award” are proof of this aspiration. The “BVMW” - a German Association for Small and Medium-sized enterprises - recognised Wiha in 2023 as an “Attractive Employer in Silver”, which is evidence of the exceptionally high quality of the company management and its focus on supporting its employees.