Johannesburg, South Africa – June 26, 2025 – ZLink, the smart energy solutions brand under Hexing, celebrated the grand opening of its new South African manufacturing facility today, reinforcing its commitment to local production and technological innovation in the region.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony brought together over 120 industry leaders, including government officials from the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition, municipal representatives, and key private sector partners in South Africa's water and energy sectors. The Acting Director of the DTIC praised ZLink's investment as "a model for sustainable industrial development that creates jobs while modernizing critical infrastructure."

Peak Lee, CEO of Hexing Electrical SA, emphasized ZLink's role in Hexing's global strategy: "This factory represents more than expanded production capacity – it's our pledge to grow with South Africa by transferring smart technology and developing local talent." The formal proceedings concluded with an energetic Chinese lion dance, symbolizing the harmonious collaboration between ZLink's Chinese heritage and its African future.

As ZLink's first dedicated manufacturing site in Africa, the facility will produce advanced metering and IoT solutions for utilities while creating skilled technical employment opportunities. The brand thanked all partners for their support in achieving this milestone toward smarter, more sustainable communities.

About ZLink:
As Hexing's specialist brand for smart energy innovation, ZLink delivers cutting-edge metering, monitoring and management solutions for utilities and enterprises worldwide.