In 1975 Zip introduced the world to the very
first instant boiling water heaters as we know them today.
Until Zip developed, patented and marketed its instant boiling
water heaters, you always had to wait for water to boil. Making
tea or coffee, at home or at work, began with the time-wasting,
energy-wasting ritual of filling a kettle or urn with cold
water, and bringing it to the boil.
Zip instant boiling water technology soon changed all that.
Now you could have boiling water, instantly, at the touch
of a tap. No more waiting for water to boil. Touch the tap
and out it poured -- boiling water, a cupful or a pot full
at a time.
Launched during the 1980s, Zip instant boiling water became
an instant success. It rapidly replaced power-hungry kettles
and urns anywhere that people made tea and coffee –
in offices, factories, canteens and restaurants. Zip then
marketed its energy-efficient boiling technology globally,
appointing regional distributors in one country after another.
Millions of people world-wide now use a Zip daily for tea,
coffee and cooking. Hospitals in Singapore, naval bases
in the United Kingdom, universities in China, the Sydney
Opera House and Number Ten Downing Street now have one thing
in common – all enjoy the convenience of Zip instant
boiling water in their kitchens.
1947 - Company founded as manufacturer of low pressure water
heaters & boilers
1975 - Develops and patents the world's first "Instant
Boiling Water heater"
1985 - Appoints distributors throughout the Asia-Pacific
region
1987 - Appoints distributor to develop the market in the
UK
1991 - Establishes a wholly owned subsidiary in the UK
1992 - Establishes joint venture manufacturing operation
in South Africa
1997 - Launches Zip HydroTap under-sink Instant Boiling
and Chilled Water system
1999 - Launches commercial washroom
products range
2002 - Appoints European distributor in the Federal Republic
of Germany
2004 - Launches new HydroTap under-sink Instant Boiling
and Chilled Water system
2005 - Launches new filtered Boiling and Chilled water range for the home
2006 - Launches new range of touch-free Commercial Washroom products
Development
Innovation is the key to Zip leadership in instant boiling
water. Our innovating technology is subject to patents effective
in more than thirty countries, with new patents covering various
refinements being lodged almost continuously over a period
of more than twenty years.
Engineering
Zip is constantly on the search for better ways to engineer
instant boiling water heaters, and our innovation in product
engineering was recognized in 1991 by Standards Australia,
which granted a Design Award for engineering design to both
Zip Hydroboil and Zip HydroTap.
Manufacturing
Zip has invested substantially to lift quality control and
boost manufacturing capacity through the installation of
new factory automation including a robotically controlled
welding plant employing radical technology.
Training
Formal training of specifiers, installers, and service technicians
in the intricacies of instant boiling water heaters is now
taking place on a regular basis, with training seminars
being conducted for suitably qualified people wherever Zip
instant boiling water heaters are sold.
Servicing
With millions of people now reliant on Zip heaters to make
their daily tea and coffee, Zip has established teams of
highly trained service technicians in all major centers,
to provide prompt and reliable after sales service. Service
contracts are offered to simplify ongoing maintenance.
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