en.Wedoany.com Reported - Xaar, a UK-based industrial inkjet printhead manufacturer, officially inaugurated its new Asia-Pacific headquarters in the Songshan Lake High-Tech Industrial Development Zone, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China, in July 2026. The establishment of this facility marks a significant milestone in Xaar's continued investment in the Asia-Pacific region, consolidating sales, technical services, a technology innovation center, ink delivery systems and printhead assembly manufacturing, as well as advanced laboratories for ink and waveform development, into a single regional hub.
Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Cambridge, UK, Xaar is a global leading supplier of industrial inkjet printheads and printing systems. Its piezoelectric drop-on-demand inkjet technology is widely used in ceramics, 3D printing, electric vehicle battery coating, automotive glass printing, as well as packaging and labeling. By integrating manufacturing, R&D, and service functions, the new headquarters significantly enhances Xaar's ability to respond quickly to customer needs, accelerate product development, and strengthen localized collaboration with partners in the region.
At the official opening ceremony, representatives from government and trade organizations attended, including officials from the British Consulate-General in Guangzhou, the UK Department for Business and Trade, as well as Chinese government officials and key customers from critical sectors such as ceramics, 3D printing, electric vehicle battery coating, and automotive glass printing. Xaar's CEO John Mills and COO Graham Tweedale, along with other senior executives, were present, underscoring the strategic importance of the new headquarters to Xaar's long-term growth strategy.
The establishment of this Asia-Pacific headquarters is a key move in Xaar's deepening localization strategy. By consolidating previously dispersed functions across the Asia-Pacific region into the high-tech industrial cluster of Songshan Lake, Xaar aims to shorten supply chain response cycles, improve technical service efficiency, and get closer to the rapidly growing industrial printing and manufacturing markets in China and the Asia-Pacific region. The Songshan Lake High-Tech Industrial Development Zone is a key innovation node in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, already hosting numerous high-end manufacturing and technology companies. Xaar's presence will further enrich the region's industrial ecosystem. The launch of this facility also reflects the continued long-term commitment of international high-tech manufacturing companies to the Chinese market and their strategic consideration for improving regional operational efficiency.
