{"id":16545,"date":"2025-03-18T12:16:16","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T12:16:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/?p=16545"},"modified":"2025-03-18T12:16:16","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T12:16:16","slug":"zund-celebrates-opening-of-new-australian-headquarters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/18\/zund-celebrates-opening-of-new-australian-headquarters\/","title":{"rendered":"Z\u00fcnd\u00a0celebrates opening of new Australian headquarters\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Z\u00fcnd Australia has officially opened its local headquarters in Melbourne, located at Unit 4, 136 Keys Road, Cheltenham.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To mark the occasion, Z\u00fcnd Systemtechnik AG owner and CEO <strong>Oliver\u00a0Z\u00fcnd<\/strong>\u00a0travelled to Australia for the first time to officiate the opening, describing the launch as a \u201ctruly remarkable milestone\u201d in the company\u2019s history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Z\u00fcnd 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 Z\u00fcnd machines and technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThank you all for joining us to celebrate this special occasion,\u201d Z\u00fcnd Australia managing director, <strong>Dale Hawkins<\/strong>, told attendees at the official opening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis month marks the first anniversary of Z\u00fcnd Australia, so we are still fairly young. But Z\u00fcnd itself has been around in Australia for much longer. In fact, we have customers that have had some of their machines for 20 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIn our first year, the Z\u00fcnd Australia team \u2013 with the support of Z\u00fcnd Switzerland \u2013 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our Z\u00fcnd customers. We have fantastic customers here and some big players that have multiple Z\u00fcnd machines. You are our family, our friends, our partners, and our promoters and we are so grateful for your trust and your support.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hawkins also thanked Oliver Z\u00fcnd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s no small feat to start a business 16,000 kilometres away and we\u2019re so grateful to have your confidence as we continue to service Z\u00fcnd customers and grow Z\u00fcnd Australia,\u201d Hawkins said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oliver Z\u00fcnd said the launch of Z\u00fcnd Australia is more than just an expansion, but a commitment to supporting Australian businesses and the future of smart manufacturing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI would like to extend my deepest gratitude to Dale, William, Predrag, and Edwin for their dedication and hard work in bringing Z\u00fcnd 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,\u201d he said. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFor three decades, Z\u00fcnd 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBut the launch of Z\u00fcnd Australia is more than just an expansion. It is a commitment \u2013 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAt Z\u00fcnd, 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs 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.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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 Z\u00fcnd Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event featured live demonstrations of&nbsp;the G3 L-2500 and S3 M-1200 \u2013 showcasing the multitude of applications, tools, and consumables available for the machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since its launch, Z\u00fcnd Australia has provided existing customers with additional accessories and consumables, and installed several new Z\u00fcnd digital cutters at local sites including\u00a0Sydney-based Blueprint Digital,\u00a0which purchased a Z\u00fcnd G3 3XL-3200.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IVE Brand Activations also recently installed new Z\u00fcnd D3 3XL-3200 and BHS150 at its production facility at Braeside in Melbourne. IVE already operates three G3 Z\u00fcnd digital flatbed cutters in Melbourne and one new G3 model at its facility at South Granville in Sydney.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Z\u00fcnd Australia has officially opened its local headquarters in Melbourne, located at Unit 4, 136 Keys Road, Cheltenham. To mark the occasion, Z\u00fcnd Systemtechnik AG owner and CEO Oliver\u00a0Z\u00fcnd\u00a0travelled to Australia for the first time to officiate the opening, describing the launch as a \u201ctruly remarkable milestone\u201d in the company\u2019s history. 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