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ChemSpec, the global paint
company, manufactures a
wide range of automotive,
industrial, decorative and marine
coatings and has been doing so for
over 50 years.
The company was started by
Peter Dykins in 1957, and has since
grown to be a significant force in
the South African market as an
exporter, employing over 1000 peo-
ple worldwide.
In recent years, ChemSpec has
implemented a focused drive into
international markets. Although the
South African market will always
provide a solid base, the export
market represents a US$100 bil-
lion opportunity for its brands. As
a result, ChemSpec is becoming a
truly global player, uniquely posi-
tioned within the industry.
The company's key competitors
are either subsidiaries of interna-
tional companies, or manufacture
products under licences. The
fact that ChemSpec's ranges are
manufactured by a wholly South
African-owned company means
it is able to target specific export
markets with a competitively
priced product range.
The flagship automotive range,
Metalux 2, has taken global markets
by storm due to its unbeatable com-
bination of world-class performance,
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