Mirka POLAROS RP 600 wins a Red Dot design award
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Mirka, one of the brands we distribute, has won a 2026 Red Dot Award in the product design category with its corded polisher, the POLAROS RP600.
What earned the award: a gearless body
What sets the POLAROS RP 600 apart from other machines in its class is that it transfers power without a gearbox. Simon Bäck, Senior Development Engineer at Mirka, credits the machine's success to exactly this: the gearless design delivers power more efficiently and the machine runs noticeably quieter.
What it means on the shop floor
- Low profile. No protruding side handles or curved grips, so the operator can work closer to the surface being polished. It also improves balance and reduces vibration.
- Ramp up and down. Speed control and pressure monitoring prevent compound spatter and surface damage. These features are patent pending.
- myMirka app. The machine can be managed from a phone.
- Modular build. Easier servicing and a longer working life.
The machine is made in Finland and its parts are sourced locally too — a detail that eases the spare parts and servicing side.
From us
The full Mirka range is in our price list with current pricing. Our technical team can help with polisher selection and servicing.
Source: Mirka, 11 June 2026.
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