Company / Company History

Our parent company

Zhuzhou Cemented Carbide Cutting Tools Co., Ltd. (ZCC-CT), based in Zhuzhou, China, is the largest Chinese manufacturer of carbide tools.

ZCC-CT is part of the Zhuzhou Cemented Carbide Group (ZCC), which manufactures carbide products and powders

Since its founding in 1953, ZCC Cutting Tools has grown to become one of the world’s leading carbide manufacturers with more than 2,000 employees. As a China Minmetals Corporation company, ZCC-CT covers the entire value chain in carbide tool production, from the extraction of raw materials through to the coated final product.

By using the latest in European production technology, the company is able to offer products that consistently meet the highest quality standards. Our extensive product range includes carbide/solid carbide, cermet, CBN, PCD and ceramic inserts, carbide tools, tool holders, milling bodies and the accompanying tool systems. All products are produced to international standards, including ISO, DIN, ANSI, JIS and BSI.

ZCC-CT invests heavily in research and development, using the most advanced equipment and machinery from Germany and Switzerland. The team of highly trained engineers at ZCC Cutting Tools are constantly working to develop new and improved products. Production and administration in China are subject to the ISO 9001:2008 standard, while environmental management is subject to the requirements set out in ISO 14001:2004.

ZCC Cutting Tools Australasia Based in Brisbane & Auckland

We have stock in both Brisbane and Auckland. The company started trading in Australasia in 2024 under the MQTooling umbrella. ZCC Cutting Tools Australasia is a new tooling company in the market, bringing years of proven expertise from around the world.

The European branch, founded in 2006, has grown to be one of the top 10 cutting tool suppliers in the market. As we develop Australasia and the greater Oceania region, we will expand our product offerings, external and internal sales, technical support and application technology, research and development, as well as logistics, marketing, IT, HR, and accounting. This growth will continue into 2030 and beyond.

External sales staff and distribution partners in Australasia will provide on-site support to customers across the region. ZCC-CT application engineers are available to offer their full range of expertise and assist you by phone, email, or in person.

The internal sales team is available to answer enquiries from clients across Australasia. They work closely with the logistics team to ensure that all orders are delivered as quickly as possible.