Zünd Australia has officially opened its local headquarters in Melbourne, located at Unit 4, 136 Keys Road, Cheltenham.
To mark the occasion, Zünd Systemtechnik AG owner and CEO Oliver Zünd travelled to Australia for the first time to officiate the opening, describing the launch as a “truly remarkable milestone” in the company’s history.
Zünd Australia first started operations in March 2024 and moved into the new Cheltenham premises in September 2024. Since then, the business has been setting up its new purpose-built showroom with new Zünd machines and technology.
“Thank you all for joining us to celebrate this special occasion,” Zünd Australia managing director, Dale Hawkins, told attendees at the official opening.
“This month marks the first anniversary of Zünd Australia, so we are still fairly young. But Zünd itself has been around in Australia for much longer. In fact, we have customers that have had some of their machines for 20 years.
“In our first year, the Zünd Australia team – with the support of Zünd Switzerland – has already achieved so much. I want to thank the Australian team of William, Predrag, and Edwin. These guys truly are the A team when it comes to digital cutting, and it has been an honour to work alongside such a talented group of people.
“I would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our Zünd customers. We have fantastic customers here and some big players that have multiple Zünd machines. You are our family, our friends, our partners, and our promoters and we are so grateful for your trust and your support.”
Hawkins also thanked Oliver Zünd.
“It’s no small feat to start a business 16,000 kilometres away and we’re so grateful to have your confidence as we continue to service Zünd customers and grow Zünd Australia,” Hawkins said.
Oliver Zünd said the launch of Zünd Australia is more than just an expansion, but a commitment to supporting Australian businesses and the future of smart manufacturing.
“I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to Dale, William, Predrag, and Edwin for their dedication and hard work in bringing Zünd Australia to life. Your contributions have been invaluable. I also want to express my sincere appreciation to our customers. Your trust, support, and belief in us were instrumental in making this vision a reality,” he said.
“For three decades, Zünd has been at the forefront of cutting-edge digital cutting technology, redefining effiency, precision, and automation across industries such as graphics, packaging, textiles, and manufacturing. We are incredibly proud of the impact our technology has had on businesses worldwide and today marks a significant step in bringing the same expertise closer to the Australian market.
“But the launch of Zünd Australia is more than just an expansion. It is a commitment – a commitment to local businesses, to Australian industries, and to the future of smart manufacturing. We are here to empower businesses with state-of-the-art solutions, delivering not just world class products but also personalised service, localise support, and industry leading expertise.
“At Zünd, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. Our technology is designed to optimise material usage, reduce waste, and maximise efficiency helping businesses operate with both economic and environmental responsibility.
“As we establish our footprint in Australia, we remain committed to driving process that is both innovative and sustainability. Today, is the beginning of an exciting journey and with the strength of our local team and the trust of our valued customers, we look forward to shaping the future of digital cutting technology in Australia.”
The 150sqm showroom features two fully operational cutting systems: a G3 L-2500 1800 x 2500 model and an S3 M-1200 model with an extension table. It is also available for customers to experience in-house demonstrations and user training. The building includes the offices for Zünd Australia.
The event featured live demonstrations of the G3 L-2500 and S3 M-1200 – showcasing the multitude of applications, tools, and consumables available for the machines.
Since its launch, Zünd Australia has provided existing customers with additional accessories and consumables, and installed several new Zünd digital cutters at local sites including Sydney-based Blueprint Digital, which purchased a Zünd G3 3XL-3200.
IVE Brand Activations also recently installed new Zünd D3 3XL-3200 and BHS150 at its production facility at Braeside in Melbourne. IVE already operates three G3 Zünd digital flatbed cutters in Melbourne and one new G3 model at its facility at South Granville in Sydney.
