Geberit, a European leader in sanitary products, has announced that its new Sigma40 actuator plate and Type 40 urinal actuator plate have been awarded the prestigious iF Design Award 2025.

The accolades, bestowed by an international jury of more than 130 independent design professionals, recognise the minimalist and contemporary design of the Sigma40 actuator plate for dual flush and Type 40 actuator plate for urinal flush control with pneumatic flush actuation (both round and square).

The Sigma40 actuator plate – particularly slim and slightly wider and shorter than a standard actuator plate – impressed judges with its sleek, panoramic format and premium surface materials. Measuring a mere 4 mm thin, it is available with both square and round push buttons and comes in a range of materials, including brushed stainless steel in various colours and matt finishes, as well as several glass options.

Geberit Type 40 actuator plate for urinal flush control in round white glass

The Type 40 urinal actuator plate shares these characteristics, also featuring a slim profile and high-quality material versatility.

Christoph Behling, the designer, emphasises the critical attention to detail in creating such simple designs. “With such simple, minimalist designs, it is especially important to pay the utmost attention to detail. And that’s exactly what we did,” Behling states, highlighting the precision in crafting the stainless steel edges and the elegance of the glass surfaces.

 Anita Thoma Steingruber, Geberit’s International Product Manager, points to the unseen engineering innovations required for the Sigma40’s ultra-slim design. A completely new mounting solution was developed to achieve its slender profile, while maintaining Geberit’s renowned quality.

Geberit Type 40 actuator plate for urinal flush control in square stainless steel

“Like all our actuator plates, the Sigma40 can be mounted without tools and is also compatible with older cistern models,” she adds, highlighting how outstanding design and technical expertise are inextricably linked at Geberit.

Both the Sigma40 and Type 40 are positioned as ideal choices for construction projects demanding high standards of design and quality.

The Geberit Group celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2024. With a strong presence in more than 50 countries and 26 production facilities worldwide, the Switzerland-headquartered company generated net sales of CHF3.1 billion ($3.77 million) in 2024 with approximately 11,000 employees.