Bruks Siwertell Receives 2026 JCE Sustainability & Innovation Award for Siwertell Edge

21 May 2026

Bruks Siwertell has been awarded the 2026 JCE Sustainability & Innovation Award by JCE Group for the development of the Siwertell Edge ship unloader concept.

The award recognizes the outstanding work carried out by the Design and Calculation team within Port Technology in developing a new-generation mechanical ship unloader specialized for grain handling applications.

Siwertell Edge has been developed through advanced engineering and simulation work with a clear focus on combining operational performance, sustainability and commercial competitiveness. The solution introduces a standardized and lightweight design concept while maintaining high unloading efficiency and operational reliability.

According to the jury motivation, the project demonstrates how technical excellence and sustainable innovation can be combined into a future-proof and commercially attractive offering.

The Siwertell Edge concept contributes to sustainability improvements through reduced material usage, lower CO₂ footprint and high energy efficiency throughout the product lifecycle. At the same time, the solution strengthens Bruks Siwertell competitiveness within an important and growing market segment.

The original concept behind Siwertell Edge was initiated and developed by Zoltan Habony and Kristoffer Enggren, whose innovative thinking laid the foundation for the project. Through cross-functional collaboration across the organization, the concept has evolved into a commercially ready product platform.

“This award reflects the strong engineering competence, innovation capability and teamwork that exist throughout our organization. Siwertell Edge represents an important step forward in combining operational performance with long-term sustainability,” says Malin Pekberg, Marketing Manager.

The company extends its appreciation to all employees and teams who contributed to the successful development of the Siwertell Edge project.