Dale Hawkins appointed Managing Director of the new Zund Australia branch

Zünd has announced a new branch in Australia; Zund Australia will be based in Melbourne, serving existing and new customers in all applications in which Zünd is active.

Zund Australia is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Switzerland-based Zünd Systemtechnik AG. The new Zünd branch will be the local contact for existing customers and prospects.

Zund Australia will be led by newly appointed Managing Director Dale Hawkins, who says, "Being associated with the Zund products in Australia for 15 years, I am excited to head up Zund Australia. We are currently establishing a team of highly experienced technical personnel with a new headquarters in Melbourne."

The company says its partnership with Canon Australia will continue, and the aim is to strengthen the cooperation further.

With Zund Australia, the Swiss company will further strengthen its market position in Australia.

Oliver Zünd, CEO of Zünd Systemtechnik AG, says, "With Zund Australia, we can support our existing and new customers directly and competently. The close cooperation with the new branch allows us to strengthen our market position in Australia. Zund Australia enables us to continue to offer our Australian customers the best possible care in the long term. The team on site has a lot of experience with our cutting solutions. This will enable us to further improve advice and customer service."