Safer, smarter, and more sustainable pressure testing solution
24 October 2025
Vinidex is proud to announce that the IO Test Plug has won a 2025 Australian Good Design Award in the Product Design – Hardware and Building category, recognising its outstanding contribution to design innovation in the built environment.
The Australian Good Design Awards is one of the world’s longest-running and most respected international design programs. This year’s theme, “Design for Better,” celebrates how thoughtful design can create a more balanced, inclusive, and sustainable world – and the IO Test Plug is a shining example.
Reimagining pressure testing
The IO Test Plug transforms drain, waste, and vent pressure testing, offering a safer, easier, and more precise alternative to traditional plugs. Engineered for perfect alignment and effortless removal, it introduces a new level of innovation to pressure testing, an area often overlooked.
Recognised for its functional and purposeful design, the IO Test Plug reflects Vinidex’s commitment to circular design and more sustainable solutions.
Why the IO Test Plug stood out
- Innovative design that solves real-world plumbing challenges
- Ease of use, with features like the finger pull
- Durable and sustainable, being reusable and made from recyclable materials
- Smart packaging, with QR code access to digital guides
- Clear visual cues that identify it as a temporary test plug
This award celebrates the creativity, collaboration, and continued commitment of the Vinidex team to innovation with purpose. Vinidex remains driven to design thoughtfully, delivering solutions that make a meaningful and lasting impact.
More information
- Read more about the Australian Good Design Award
- Learn more about the IO Test Plug
