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  • Passive protection facing active crisis

    Where there’s smoke there’s fire the old adage goes, but smoke is a potential killer and spoiler of goods and property, moving rapidly to find gaps in walls, ceilings and compromised or poorly built passive fire protection systems encouraging flames when they should be contained.

  • Corrosion & Prevention 2016 in Aotearoa, New Zealand – Sponsored by Carboline

    Altex Coatings Ltd – Carboline, are very proud to announce our role as the major sponsor for the ACA Conference. In 2016, the Australasian Corrosion Association (ACA) will being saying “Haere mai” to delegates attending Corrosion & Prevention 2016 when New Zealand hosts the four-day gathering of world experts on corrosion mitigation. The degradation of […]

  • Introducing New Tauranga Store Location

    Altex Coatings Ltd, manufacturers of a comprehensive range of protective coatings proudly introduce our new Tauriko facilities. After many years on Oropi Road, the iconic Altex Paint Shop has relocated to our bigger distribution facilities in Tauriko, still with great personal advice and help with your projects. Give us a call or visit our online […]

  • Industrial and Commercial Resin Floor Solutions Now Available from Altex Coatings Ltd

    Altex Coatings Limited is proud to introduce Flowcrete to their existing comprehensive range of high-end protective coatings. Flowcrete has a strong reputation as a market-leading supplier of epoxy, polyurethane and MMA resin floor and wall coating solutions. Responding to strong market demand for a quality flooring solution provider, Altex Coatings is excited about the collaboration […]

  • Handy Epoxy Spot Filler 1:1 Mix Ratio

    EPOXY SPOT FILLER 1:1 For some time our customers have been taking advantage of a more simple, user-friendly, and economical Epoxy Spot Filler. Altex Epoxy Spot Filler 1:1 is from our Altex Yacht and Boat Paint range of products and is designed to simplify the repairing and repainting of your yacht or launch…Also handy for […]

  • 2 PACK OR NOT 2 PACK..THAT IS THE QUESTION!

    Many DIY painters are a bit nervous about using two pack products – this is usually as a result of not understanding a few simple “rules”. So before you settle for the simple (but less durable, long lasting) single can of paint, we have outlined a few key points to remember, armed yourself with these […]

  • ALTEX YACHT & BOAT PAINT ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF IT’S HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW LOOK PRODUCT RANGE…

    …however, it’s what’s going on inside the cans that is guaranteed to redefine the D.I.Y and professional Marine Painting market, throughout New Zealand! With refined and improved formulations, easy to follow systems, clever label designs and the introduction of new colour options, Altex Yacht and Boat Paint have carefully analysed the D.I.Y and Professional Marine […]

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