About Us

Since 1954 Altex has grown to become one of the largest privately owned manufactures of high performance coatings in Australasia. Altex supply a wide range of coating types and systems to almost every major industry sector in Australasia.

Altex specialises in the formulation, manufacture and specification of high performance protective coatings for industrial and marine structures and vessels.

Altex prides itself on high standard of customer service. Our staff are committed to providing our customers a service meeting their individual needs and demands.

Altex Coatings Limited is a member of the Resene Group of companies, which is comprised of several leading paint businesses located in three pacific region countries. These companies are servicing increasingly diverse segments of the coatings market.

We believe that the basis for a successful coatings project is to work closely with our customers to find the right solution. We want the customers project to stand the test of time when faced with the harsh rigours of its industrial or marine environment.

We offer a wide range of products and systems and continue to develop new ones each year.

Altex has strategic alliances with Boero Colori of Italy and Pettit Paint USA. These alliances enables Altex to obtain world class technology and global networking that many of our customers demand.

Over the last few years Altex has been gradually increasing its commitment to the yacht and boat market. Our aim is to continually improve our products and to bring the latest technologies to the boating public. The Altex Yacht & Boat brand is our vehicle for this.

The Altex Yacht & Boat range covers all your painting needs. It includes single and two pack products for use above and below the water line. The range is available through out Australasia with stockists in most major boating locations.

Strategic partnerships with SuperNavi Superyacht Coatings and Pettit Paint provide global availability of innovative and high quality products for the high-end yachting market.