The New A Line by Franke Coffee Systems has been awarded the prestigious iF DESIGN AWARD 2026 in the Product Design discipline, recognising its performance-driven design and the ability to deliver consistently premium in-cup quality in professional coffee environments.
Presented by the independent iF Design Foundation in Germany, the iF DESIGN AWARD is one of the world’s most respected design distinctions. In 2026, more than 10,000 submissions from 68 countries were evaluated by an international jury of independent experts, placing the New A Line among the most outstanding product designs worldwide.
Design that elevates performance
The New A Line was developed with one clear priority: delivering consistently high, premium in-cup quality in professional coffee environments. Its design is not merely aesthetic – it is functional and performance-driven.
Across hotels, restaurants, coffee shops, and high-traffic retail locations such as convenience and forecourt stores, operators must balance speed, customisation, and consistency. The New A Line meets these demands through an integrated system architecture that combines advanced brewing technology with intuitive operation powered by FrankeOS and a structured, image-led user interface. Every element is engineered to safeguard premium beverage standards while simplifying workflows and reducing operational complexity.
Rooted in Swiss engineering precision, the New A Line reflects Franke’s forward-thinking materialisation strategy. Core structural components are produced from high-grade stainless steel, ensuring long-term performance and minimised waste over the machine’s lifecycle. Selected elements incorporate predominantly recycled plastics, balancing exceptional durability with environmental responsibility in material choices.
As Gianluca Vigato, Vice President Global Marketing at Franke Coffee Systems, states: “With the New A Line, we set out to design a platform where premium in-cup quality, intuitive workflows, and system intelligence work seamlessly together. This award confirms that thoughtful design is not decoration – it is a driver of measurable performance and long-term value for our customers.”
Since its global introduction, the New A Line has marked a strategic evolution in Franke’s fully automatic portfolio. Designed with scalability in mind, it enables operators to protect brand standards, manage peak demand with confidence, and expand their beverage offer without compromising speed, consistency, or operational simplicity. Its modular platform and cohesive premium design ensure a precise fit across diverse professional environments, while safeguarding premium in-cup quality at every stage of growth.
About Franke Coffee Systems
Franke Coffee Systems, a division of the Franke Group, designs and manufactures professional coffee machines. Headquartered in Aarburg, Switzerland, the company serves customers in 80 countries through a global service and distribution network, providing Swiss-engineered quality and customer-focused solutions. Learn more at coffee.franke.com.
About the iF DESIGN AWARD
Since 1954, the iF DESIGN AWARD has been a globally recognised benchmark of design excellence. The iF Design brand is internationally established as a symbol of outstanding design achievement, with the iF DESIGN AWARD regarded as one of the most important design honors in the world. It honors design achievements in all disciplines: product, packaging, branding & communication, service design, architecture and interior architecture, user experience (UX), user interface (UI) and concepts. All award-winning entries are presented on ifdesign.com.
