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Zip Water celebrates 75 years of innovation
Take a moment with us as we celebrate this incredible milestone, reflecting on an amazing story that is still being told in more than 80 countries around the world.
Celebrating 75 years of innovation
A story more than seven decades in the making…
It certainly didn’t happen overnight. Under the leadership of Michael Crouch, who purchased the business in 1962, we went on to launch several world-firsts, including the on-wall instant boiling water system in 1975.
It changed the way people drank water at work – and cemented our reputation as an industry pioneer, the brand that was never afraid to do different. From then on, we would carry forward our mission to deliver water at its best to the rest of the world and build upon Michael’s enduring legacy.
Pioneers of innovation
Fast-forward to 1996 and the launch of HydroTap. The air-cooled, under-bench filtered instant water system marked a leap forward in drinking innovation. In an instant, everything changed.
Like that, we were a household name. But we never lost sight of our mission to reinvent and improve the way people drink water, developing the HydroTap All-in-One in 2012.
Filtered chilled, sparkling, and boiling water, plus mains hot and cold, from a single spout – all at the touch of a button. With numerous wins at the Good Design Awards, HydroTap has gone on to create a whole new class of product since its launch.
Unrivalled drinking water experience
Now in its 5th Generation, HydroTap is better than ever, with a wide range of tap styles and modern finishes.
We have been actively taking steps to reduce our impact on the environment and released our inaugural sustainability report in our 75th year. We have defined four key priorities, and within these priorities, we've established five impactful commitments linked to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
We are as committed as ever to delivering upon this mission, while also doing our part to build a more sustainable planet.
Relive 75 years of Zip history
Take a look back at our history spanning 75 years to witness how we have evolved from a small Australian water heater manufacturer to a global innovator of drinking water.
Our people
As we celebrate 75 years of Zip, we are not just reflecting back our award-winning products. In fact, it is as much a celebration about our people and core values.
Innovation. Quality. Performance. Care.
Our values have remained constant throughout the decades, while our passion for quality and performance, and more importantly our deep care for our customers and people, has been an instrumental part of our enduring success.
Telling our story
Over the years, we have launched multiple best-in-class marketing campaigns to support all of the innovations that have secured our place at the head of drinking water solutions.
Naturally, as part of that, our advertising has transitioned from print-focused to a digital and data-first strategy, reflective of today’s consumer and media landscape. We also continue to support our products through premium in-store fixtures to drive conversion and maintain our presence at relevant events and exhibits. So, while our history might stay the same, how we tell it will continue to change so more can learn about our heritage.
Zip Water milestones
Over the 75 years of driving drinking water innovation, we have achieved countless milestones that has allowed us to not only deliver water at its best but also cement our commitment to a more sustainable planet.