Whitecroft Lighting has been awarded the 2026 iF Design Award for its Geopak™ solution in the Service, System and Process Design category, one of the world’s most respected international design accolades.
What Makes Geopak™ Award-Winning,
Geopak™, a smart, reusable packaging and product-tracking system, was recognised in the Service, System and Process Design category, standing out among more than 10,000 entries from across 68 countries.
The iF Design Award judges praised the system’s two key benefits:
- Enhancing product traceability and site efficiency through geolocation technology, providing geofenced deliveries to predefined zones and automating collection post-install, with complete end-to-end asset tracking to reduce the risk of misplaced shipments.
- Cutting waste at scale with a reusable solution designed to eliminate tonnes of single-use packaging in the coming years, utilising durable, collapsable totes to transport materials repeatedly.
Proven Impact and Industry Collaboration,
Since its launch in 2024, Geopak™ has already delivered measurable impact. Geopak has already been successfully deployed In partnership with leading contractors such as Balfour Beatty, with its first implementation at Fife College in Scotland saving two tonnes of packaging waste and £6,000 in waste management costs.
The UK construction sector generates over 117.5 million tonnes of waste annually, with 26%-34% coming from packaging alone. Geopak is actively tackling this problem as the system is estimated to prevent 100,000 cardboard boxes from entering the construction supply chain over the next two years alone.
Matt Paskin, Solutions and Marketing Director said:
“Winning one of the world’s most prestigious design awards is an enormous achievement for our team. Geopak™ represents a step beyond lighting, showcasing how we are innovating across the supply chain to deliver real value. We believe its potential will extend far beyond our sector, supporting a more efficient and sustainable industry.”
Developed in collaboration with Cardiff University and PDR, Geopak™ reinforces our commitment to circular design and continuous innovation to create a more circular environment for all.
To learn more about Geoapak and Whitecroft Lighting’s commitment to circularity visit: whitecroftlighting.com/sustainability/geopak/
ABOUT WHITECROFT LIGHTING
Since 1945, Whitecroft Lighting has been a cornerstone of British manufacturing, evolving into one of the UK’s largest commercial lighting providers. Operating from our 10,000sqm facility in Greater Manchester, we combine decades of R&D expertise with a global reach as part of the Fagerhult Group. We aren’t just manufacturers; we are leaders in circularity, holding the UK’s first Cradle-to-Cradle certification for luminaires and operating with Science Based Targets to ensure our carbon reduction becomes your carbon reduction.
In the data centre sector, we know that every second of downtime and every watt of energy counts. We provide high-performance, circular lighting solutions specifically engineered for the demanding ‘white’ and ‘grey’ spaces of modern facilities.
What sets us apart is speed and certainty. Our ‘Light Line’ systems are pre-assembled and plug-and-play, with a 2-person team being able to install 250m per day, drastically reducing onsite installation time and eliminating the risks of complex wiring. For the data hall, we deliver market-leading efficacy – up to 212 lumens per watt – which directly lowers your PUE and supports Net Zero targets.
Our solutions are built for longevity and use 70% recycled aluminium and modular components that can be upgraded without dismantling the whole system. Essentially, we give you a single-source UK partner that guarantees a faster build, lower operational costs, and a future-proofed facility that meets the highest TIA-942 and EN 12464 standards.
For further information visit https://www.whitecroftlighting.com/solutions/sector-solutions/data-centres or email richard.williams@whitecroftlight.com
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