Innovation in Action: The Collaboration Behind GRIDLOK®

In a fast-moving construction landscape, success is rarely about going it alone. At Zip-Clip, we’ve always believed that the best ideas come from collaboration, not competition, and our recent work alongside Steel & Tube and TRACKLOK® is a testament to that mindset.

So, what sets us apart in this industry?

It’s a question we hear often. The answer isn’t just in the performance of our products, although we’re proud of those. It’s in our flexibility, versatility and genuine commitment to working with others to find the right solutions for the job.

The launch of GRIDLOK® w/Zip Clip is the perfect example of collaboration.

The Power of Partnership

GRIDLOK® w/Zip Clip wasn’t born in a boardroom. Its genesis comes through countless conversations, shared frustrations from the field, and a shared goal: to eliminate the mounting and bracing challenges contractors face every day across New Zealand and Australia.

Together with Steel & Tube, one of NZ’s leading providers of steel solutions, and TRACKLOK®, experts in seismic bracing systems, we set out to develop a product that delivered on compliance, ease of installation, and reliability under seismic loads.

No ego, no fight for credit. Just three companies committed to creating a smarter solution.

The result?

A system that’s helping engineers and architects specify with confidence, allowing regulators to consent and inspect with clarity and providing our talented installers with another tool to clear headaches with high plenums and congested services.

More Than a Product Launch

The vibe surrounding GRIDLOK® w/Zip Clip reached another level recently at the SESOC Conference – a key event in the structural engineering calendar – where innovation meets industry insight.

Attending SESOC allowed us to show off this elegant new product, but more so, it was about listening, connecting and sharing ideas with the people who shape our built environment.

SESOC and other key events in the conference calendar provide a conduit for collaborative products like GRIDLOK® w/Zip Clip to fit into the broader movement toward smarter, safer, more streamlined seismic solutions.

The feedback was overwhelmingly positive. Engineers, Architects and project managers alike are recognising the sophisticated design and practical capacity that has been integrated into every component – in addition the flexibility it brings to projects cannot be overlooked.

A Shared History of Solving Problems

While GRIDLOK® w/Zip Clip is a new iteration, the companies behind it bring decades of experience to the table:

• Steel & Tube has been a cornerstone of New Zealand’s construction and manufacturing sectors since 1953. Their nationwide network and technical expertise make them an essential force in the delivery of structural systems across the country.
• TRACKLOK® Ltd has carved out a name as the go-to for seismic bracing and performance-based solutions for over 12 years. Their depth of understanding around seismic performance, testing requirements, compliance and the built environment made them an ideal partner in this journey.
• Zip-Clip brings global innovation in cable-based suspension systems to the mix. With a reputation for out-of-the-box thinking and an ever-growing presence across NZ, we’re proud to bring fresh perspectives to longstanding challenges.

Together, we’ve created something more than the sum of its parts.

What’s Next?

The appetite for GRIDLOK® ZipClip is growing daily, and it’s only the beginning.

Several major projects have been specified, while several more are under construction. We are incredibly excited to start sharing more details on these with you soon.

Importantly, we’re keeping the spirit of collaboration alive, listening, adapting and continuing to work together to build solutions that make on site life easier, while raising the bar on safety and compliance.

If you’re searching for more than just another product – if what you need is a true partner, one who brings insight, energy, and genuine flexibility – then we’re ready to have that conversation.

It’s about who delivers consistency and value – when it matters most.

Stay tuned – we’ll be keeping you in the loop as the GRIDLOK® w/Zip Clip journey continues.