Economy Secretary to open new Zip-Clip home

Economy Secretary Ken Skates will officially opens Zip-Clip’s new £1.8m facility in Welshpool next Thursday.

The opening event will have a distinct international flavour with representatives present from companies distributing Zip-Clip’s products in New Zealand, India, Turkey, France, Italy, and the Netherlands.

 Zip-Clip, exports to 23 countries around the world and has more than 50 main distributors globally. It currently exports 38% of its turnover with plans to increase this to 60% by next year.

 The company operates in a niche market, manufacturing innovative suspension systems for installing heating, ventilation and air condition systems in industrial and commercial buildings. It also supplies into the electrical market and specialises in Seismic bracing for the building services industry.

 Zip-Clip’s products have been used on numerous prestigious buildings worldwide - ranging from Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi to the Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Texas - from Kuala Lumpur Tower in Malaysia to The Gherkin and Shard in London.

 Their new 17,500 sq. ft facility was built by the Welsh Government and leased to Zip-Clip to enable it to expand and meet the growing worldwide demand for its products. Since moving in the company has already secured a £1m plus contract with a major manufacturer of electrical cable management systems, taken on five new members of staff and welcomed visiting businesses from Finland, Italy, US and Australia.