BORA has been named the winner in the Clever Small Appliance category at the Homes & Gardens Design Awards 2024 for its groundbreaking product, the BORA QVac built-in vacuum sealer.
The Homes & Gardens Design Awards, long celebrated for highlighting excellence in the design world, brings together some of the most respected names in the industry to recognise innovative projects and products. The BORA QVac stood out as a perfect example of forward-thinking design and functionality, earning the praise of the esteemed judging panel.
The BORA QVac built-in vacuum sealer, winner in the Clever Small Appliance category at the Homes & Gardens Design Awards 2024.
The BORA QVac built-in vacuum sealer enables food to last up to three times longer, making it a powerful tool in the fight against food waste, a growing issue in the UK. Designed with sustainability and modern kitchen convenience in mind, the QVac can be flush-mounted in worktops or surface-mounted, blending seamlessly into any kitchen environment. Its versatile features make it an invaluable addition to households, allowing users to vacuum-seal food for a wide range of purposes.
“We are incredibly proud of this recognition,” said Andy Cummings, BORA Head of Sales UK. “The BORA QVac is more than just a kitchen appliance; it’s a commitment to sustainability and efficient food storage. This award from Homes & Gardens highlights the importance of innovation in everyday living.”
This win is a testament to BORA’s dedication to combining superior design with functionality that makes a real difference in the lives of consumers.
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About the company
BORA develops and produces innovative premium built-in kitchen appliances with impressive design standards. The German-Austrian company group positions its portfolio internationally with the claim ‘More than cooking.’ Since Willi Bruckbauer founded BORA in 2007, the company has been committed to questioning the ordinary. The mission: “We are revolutionising the kitchen as a living space. With extraordinary products for extraordinary experiences.”
The story began with the innovative cooktop extractor systems, which use intelligent technology to draw cooking vapours downwards and are continually developed through BORA’s own drive for perfection. After the expansion of the product range to include the BORA X BO, a professional steam oven for your home, and the associated multi-drawer, refrigeration and freezing systems as well as lighting followed. The product ranges and live experiences undergo ongoing development to ensure that BORA fans and customers can continue to enjoy the very best cooking experiences. BORA products are characterised by outstanding performance, simple cleaning and simple operation. Thanks to their timeless design, they fit perfectly into any kitchen, where they provide fresh air and a clear view.
BORA employs over 650 people worldwide, primarily at its sites in Raubling, Niederndorf and Sydney as well as in its flagship stores in Munich and Herford, and sells its products in more than 40 countries all over world.
The BORA company group is a multi-award-winning and attractive employer, whose products have received multiple internationally renowned design awards.


