Zip acquires Instanta

Zip Heaters (UK), a client of Quay West since 2005, has announced the acquisition of Instanta, a manufacturer of quality instant boiling water products for catering and commercial use. The acquisition will enable Zip to complement it’s portfolio of chilled, boiling and hot water products.

Making the announcement, Chris Binnie, Zip UK’s General Manager, commented: “Zip is delighted to be associated with the Instanta brand which is respected throughout the industry. This move gives the Group a significant presence in the UK catering market as well as offering additional export opportunities for Instanta products via Zip subsidiaries and agents around the world. It also greatly increases our UK manufacturing capability.”

Zip’s existing UK operation, formed in 1991, has grown rapidly in line with demand for its products and now has the largest sales and service teams in its sector. The total Zip UK headcount increases by some 50% with Instanta joining the Group.

Quay West will continue to provide PR and marketing support for Zip as the company goes from strength to strength.