From left to right: Javier Robles (Zunibal), Simon Chen (Zong Hong Marine), and Ángel Martínez (Zunibal) during the official acquisition announcement in Taiwan.
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Spanish fishing technology company Zunibal has announced the acquisition of the Taiwanese company Zong Hong Marine, which specializes in advanced satellite communication services.
In this way, Zunibal establishes its first headquarters in Asia, strengthening its presence in the region and reaffirming its strategic commitment to technological innovation and proximity to its customers.
After years of close collaboration with Zong Hong Marine, the Basque company will continue working to promote innovation and sustainability in the fishing sector.
"We are proud to continue growing in Asia, bringing technology and innovation for more sustainable and responsible fishing. This is the commitment we make to our customers, the oceans, and future generations," said Ibone Rodríguez de Pablo, CEO of Zunibal.
Additionally, Simon Chen, CEO of Zong Hong Marine, stated: "This partnership reflects a shared vision for the future and provides us with operational strength, enabling us to accelerate our growth, expand our value proposition, and offer even more specialized, accessible, and sustainable solutions to our customers."
The operational integration of Zong Hong Marine into Zunibal will begin immediately, with the official launch of Zunibal Asia in Taiwan scheduled for the second quarter of 2025.
Zunibal develops personalized and adapted electronic services and products for their application in the marine sector. The location of the main plan is close to the Loiu airport (Bizkaia) and the port of Bilbao.
It has more than 25 years of experience in tuna detection and satellite communication, applying cutting-edge technologies. It worked on projects in sectors such as Oceanography, Aquaculture, and Sensorics.
Zunibal and leading marine research centre AZTI announced in March a significant milestone in their development of a Fish Aggregating Device (FAD) certified as biodegradable in marine environments.
One of the main advantages of this new platform is its improved mechanical properties. Lighter yet more robust than its predecessors, it uses less material without compromising durability. If the FAD sinks, it decomposes through microbial activity, converting into carbon dioxide and water without leaving harmful residues.
