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WHO WE ARE

Built on experience.
Made for what's next.

Liquid Colours is a South African manufacturer of speciality coatings and chemical solutions serving the automotive, industrial and decorative markets.

PART OF THE CHEMCOL HOLDINGS GROUP
COLOUR.
CHEMISTRY.
EXPERIENCE.
50+ YEARS
OF MAKING
COLOUR WORK.
EST.
1968
OUR STORY

More than five decades of colour, chemistry and manufacturing.

Liquid Colours has evolved from a paint and coatings manufacturer into a specialist producer serving a broad range of industrial, automotive and decorative applications.

01

1968

Liquid Colours is founded, originally manufacturing paints and coatings.

02

1982

The company diversifies into colour dispersion.

03

2001

The current manufacturing plant is established.

04

2012

DUCO is purchased, expanding the company's automotive coating capabilities.

05

2018

Liquid Colours celebrates its 50th anniversary.

WHAT WE DO

Colour, coatings
& chemistry.

Liquid Colours manufactures a broad range of solvent- and water-based products for diverse industrial, automotive, decorative and agricultural applications.

01

Coatings

Speciality coating systems for automotive, industrial and decorative applications.

02

Paints

Solvent- and water-based paint systems designed for different substrates and applications.

03

Adhesives

Specialist adhesive and bonding solutions for selected industrial applications.

04

Cleaners & Degreasers

Products developed to clean and prepare surfaces before and during application.

05

Agricultural Coatings

Colour and coating solutions supporting agricultural and related applications.

MANUFACTURING CAPABILITY

Built to make.
Equipped to deliver.

Liquid Colours combines manufacturing experience, technical capability and rigorous quality control to produce products for customers across a diverse range of applications.

Our approach is built around dependable production, consistent quality and a practical understanding of the applications our customers work in.

Manufacturing Specialist production capabilities across solvent- and water-based formulations.
Quality Consistent processes and quality controls for demanding applications.
Experience Decades of formulation, coating and colour expertise.
Technical Practical technical knowledge supporting products and applications.
OUR VISION

Think bigger.
Build better.

To be a dynamic, world-class leader in high-quality coatings, sealing pastes, adhesives, jointing compounds, degreasers and chemical solutions.

We aim to build lasting partnerships with our customers and suppliers through service, innovation and proactive thinking, while improving the wellbeing of our workforce and community through socially and environmentally responsible practices.

OUR MISSION

Innovation purpose.

To be one of Africa's most innovative, ethical and service-oriented manufacturers of coatings, sealing pastes, jointing compounds, adhesives and degreasers.

We are committed to growing our market internationally, taking ownership of our future, continuously improving service and customer satisfaction, and investing in the development and empowerment of our people.

LET'S TALK

Looking for the right coating solution?

Whether you need an established product, a specialist formulation or technical guidance on an application, our team is ready to help.