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Tony Naschberger Steps Down from ZIMMER AUSTRIA After Five Decades of Innovation

• By  Textile Excellence
• July 17, 2025

ZIMMER AUSTRIA Digital Printing Systems has announced the retirement of Tony Naschberger from his position as Senior Advisor at J. Zimmer Maschinenbau GmbH, Kufstein, effective June 30, 2025. Tony’s exit marks the close of an extraordinary chapter, defined by nearly 50 years of leadership and technological contributions to the textile machinery industry.

Since joining ZIMMER AUSTRIA in 1975, Tony has been instrumental in steering the company’s innovation journey. His pioneering role in the development of digital carpet printing redefined industry benchmarks. At a time when analogue methods dominated the floor coverings sector, his vision and technical leadership facilitated a paradigm shift toward high-resolution, digitally printed carpets. This advancement transformed production speed, colour accuracy, and design complexity in flooring textiles.

Defence Textiles Redefined

Tony’s achievements also extended into technical textiles, particularly for military applications. He spearheaded the integration of digital printing into defence-grade fabrics, ensuring compliance with stringent specifications. This breakthrough enabled high-precision, low-signature camouflage and performance-enhancing prints, delivering consistency and scalability never before possible in military-grade fabrics.

Serving as Managing Director from 2010 to 2021, Tony blended strategic acumen with a people-first leadership style. His tenure helped position ZIMMER AUSTRIA as a global innovator in high-end digital printing machinery for carpets, home textiles, and technical applications.

Tony will continue to serve as Managing Director of Johannes Zimmer Beteiligungs- und Verwaltungs GmbH. His legacy will remain embedded in ZIMMER AUSTRIA’s DNA, inspiring future advancements in textile machinery and digital technology. The company has expressed deep gratitude for his service and commitment, celebrating a career that has left an indelible mark on the industry.

Serving as Managing Director from 2010 to 2021, Tony blended strategic acumen with a people-first leadership style. His tenure helped position ZIMMER AUSTRIA as a global innovator in high-end digital printing machinery for carpets, home textiles, and technical applications. Tony will continue to serve as Managing Director of Johannes Zimmer Beteiligungs- und Verwaltungs GmbH. His legacy will remain embedded in ZIMMER AUSTRIA’s DNA, inspiring future advancements in textile machinery and digital technology.