Resene Paints Company Profile

1 CompanyprofilePrinted on environmentally responsible paper, which complies with the requirements of environmentalmanagement systems EMAS and ISO14001, using vegetable Australia: PO Box 785, Ashmore City, Queensland 4214 Call 1800 738 383, visit or email us at New Zealand: PO Box 38242, Wellington Mail Centre, Lower Hutt 5045 Call 0800 Resene , visit or email us at Our vision is to berespected as an ethicaland sustainablecompany andacknowledged as theleading provider ofinnovative paint andcolour technology. Cast a glance down any New Zealand are, every building will have beentouched by Resene . Since its inception in 1946, Resene has forged an enviablereputation of excellence and quality in manufacturingproducts designed to meet the demanding standards ofarchitectural and building industry professionals. Today, thatreputation is the cornerstone of the Company s its introduction of waterborne paint to a marketstarved of quality products in the 1950s, Resene hasdeveloped a range of paint and specialist coating productsfor residential and commercial buildings, marine, heavyindustrial and automotive use that are second to products have been developed as a creative answerto a client s problem and have set new standards for othermanufacturers.

2 All are the result of intensive research Resene is New Zealand owned and operated, it enjoysclose links with international material suppliers, such asRohm & Haas, Du Pont (USA), Bayer, Wacker and (Germany).With manufacturing operations in Wellington, Tauranga, Fijiand Australia, Resene is undeniably a leading force in theSouth Pacific paint market. Resene Paints (Australia) Ltdmanufactures a diverse range of waterborne architecturalcoatings and solventborne marine and protective coatingsin Brisbane. Resene Paints Fiji Ltd continues to gain marketshare through the introduction of an increasing number ofproduct innovations. In Fiji and the Pacific Islands, Resenenow has the most diverse and complete range of coatings,including architectural, automotive, furniture, marine andprotective, glues and putties, fibreglass products and to home, Resene s three New Zealand basedsubsidiaries target a diverse range of coating Automotive and Performance Coatings manufacturea range of automotive and high end specialist finishes; AltexCoatings Ltd, heavy duty protective and marine coatings.

3 And Rockcote Resene Ltd (NZ), an extensive range of acrylicpremium quality plaster finishes for the construction Resene Group comprises a formidable collection ofpremium coating companies servicing an increasingly diverserange of market the international arena too, the Resene subsidiary - thePaint Technologies Group - has established itself as atechnological leader exporting paint and colour innovations include joint development on new rawmaterials, such as Spheromers and waterborne enamel Moon Yellow Our eyes see over nine million colours. Colourhas hue, intensity and luminosity. It makes astatement and demonstrates confidence andcapability. Resene leads a colour revolution that started in 1969 withthe introduction of the British Standard Specification BS2660colour s harsh marine environment and high levels ofdamaging ultraviolet rays quickly expose the limitations ofoverseas colour systems. As a result of this early discovery, Resene developed the truly innovative Resene Total ColourSystem, based on sophisticated technology, to provide thenecessary protection against the it comes to colour, paint is about fashion.

4 Colourscome and go with changing trends. Flexibility in colours,colour tools and colour scheme development is Resene Total Colour System offers this flexibility througha wide range of colour services, from colour tools such ascolour charts through to special colour matches and completecolour scheme development by specialised staff. All simplifycolour selection for specifiers, commercial and retailcustomers tinting technology enables Resene to producedurable colour options that remain true to colour long afterthey have been applied, including the integral tinting of awide range of textured and specialist coatings. The ReseneTotal Colour System provides for innovative tinting optionsin an interlinked full range of decorative and protectivecoatings allowing for the same spectrum of colours to beachieved in a wide variety of products. The interlinked coloursystem was the first of its kind in the has embraced electronic imaging technology toconvey colour and simplify the development andconfirmation of colour schemes.

5 Our customers can designcolour schemes and order samples and paint from thecomfort of their own homes. The launch of Resene EzyPaint,a downloadable virtual painting programme available freefrom the Resene website, was yet another world first. Asophisticated full electronic rendering service is availablefor specifiers - Resene RenderRite - enabling professionalspecifiers to see the finish before the painting has elegance and robustness of the Resene Total ColourSystem has attracted international attention and itssophisticated tinting technology has been licensed in manycountries around the world including Europe, the UnitedStates, South Africa, Zimbabwe, the Dominican Republic Milano Red What we are doing is setting standards forourselves, meeting them and then surpassingthem. We are seen as the Company that gets itright. The key to Resene s reputation is its solid commitment toexcellence and quality, monitored through controlled testingin the Resene TELARC SAI registered laboratory and in not only provides extensive architectural servicesand colours, but also the quality products required to achievethe optimum finish.

6 All products are backed by a technicalteam committed to maintaining product quality andconstantly researching new or improved technologies toenhance product performance, application and safety. Resenepaint is recognised as world class, evidenced by exports ofpaint products are technologically advanced, made fromhigh quality raw materials under laboratory guidance andare guaranteed. Written guarantees are custom designedfor specific projects using Resene paint is well known for leading the development ofenvironmentally sustainable surface coatings, from theunderpinning innovation of waterborne Paints to the removalof lead from all of its products more than 40 years 1996, Resene launched the most comprehensive range ofEnvironmental Choice products - products that comply withrigorous standards set down by an independent governmentauditing , most of the Resene product range sold bears theEnvironmental Choice big tick logo. This includes two firsts for the local paint market - a range of patented low-odour products and waterborne s commitment to this programme and our continuousdevelopment process to reduce the risk our products maypresent to our customers will ensure that safer, professionalquality paint is available to internationally recognised quality systems and ISO9001accreditation allow us to guarantee our products forconsistency and performance, so Resene quality is assuredevery step of the Resene PaintWise paint and paint packaging recoveryprogramme launched in 2004 is another world first forResene, enabling customers to return unwanted paintleftovers for recycling, reuse and Jewel If Resene gives a product the mark of approval,then professionals in the building industry willuse it.

7 There isn't any higher recommendation. Innovation and meticulous attention to quality, along withthe ability to problem-solve has assured Resene the respectof architectural and building industry professionals. Thisreputation is reflected in the Company s sponsorship of theNew Zealand Institute of Architects - Resene Awardsprogramme at national and branch levels. This programmerecognises quality, innovation and excellence in colour andarchitectural design - the same principles that drive allResene is a leader in providing professional advice, highquality products and superb colours - the three vitalingredients in any successful coating project. Architects,specifiers and contractors recognise this and endorse theproduct range by their ongoing commitment to the Resenebrand. Working hard to stay ahead of market trends, Resenehas an international reputation as a leader in paint researchand Resene product range includes paint and specialistcoatings for residential and commercial buildings.

8 To helpbuilding professionals keep abreast of new developmentsin the product range Resene has an innovative range ofarchitectural services and reference materials, includingtechnical and specification manuals, the Resene Total ColourSystem, samples and online strong working relationships with paint contractorsand the wider construction industry, Resene has intimateknowledge of their businesses and working methodsdeveloping products and services to suit their Half Spanish White It certainly was the right move. Having ourown chain of stores gives us a tremendouslystrong base and control of our own destiny. The Resene ColorShop is where customers meet Resene . Anextensive chain of over 120 ColorShops and Resellers acrossAustralasia confirms Resene s commitment to servicing allcustomers in the best way , the ColorShops are staffed by trained retailers whoexcel in understanding not only the specifications of Resene swide product range, but also Resene product innovationsand technology advances such as the metallics range ofspecialist effects, and virtual painting and specificationsoftware such as Resene EzyPaint and Resene EzySpec.

9 Butperhaps the Resene ColorShop s most sought-after role isthat they can offer colour and paint advice to all who walkthrough their door looking for inspiration and high percentage of the local population are homeownersand the popular do-it-yourself approach prevails, meaningvaluable reputations may be quickly won or lost. This hasled to a consistent level of quality and durability across allResene products far outweighing competitive Resene ColorShop brings Resene to the doorstep of itscustomers - and ensures they remain its strongest EcstasyinspirationResene Groovy Resene s major competitors are big players withplenty of resources behind them. But the edgewe have is our flexible, innovative approach. It ssomething we will always be able to rely on. An increasingly sophisticated consumer market requireseven greater sophistication from manufacturers - and thepaint market is certainly no a history of innovation and excellence providing theimpetus, Resene today continues to meet and exceed therequirements of its clients.

10 Resene paint and colourtechnology is exported to other countries around the world,and its chemists are internationally respected for theirdevelopment of superior quality products. Closer to home,the growing Resene ColorShop network brings this worldof expertise and colour within easy reach of Resenecustomers. In our opinion, the quality of architectural paint in NewZealand is as high as any market in the world. Resene iswell recognised as an innovative paint formulator, and onewith a history of developing high performance, high qualityproducts. Michael Beresford, Paint Quality Institute Manager any perspective,it s a bright future AshantiNick Nightingale Managing Director Every Resene productis a quality answer toour customer s truly is the paint theprofessionals use. Resene Resolution BlueBankBank of New Zealand, Lower Hutt, New ZealandSolicitorsBuddle Findlay, WellingtonDirectorsN Nightingale (Managing Director)A Ellingham MA LLMC Gooch FTSC (Technical Director)M O Sullivan ATSCL S Lewer ACA ACIS ANZIM ( Company Secretary)Registered officeVogel Street, Naenae, Lower HuttRegistration dateAugust 1952 Authorised capital$1,000,000 Subsidiaries100% Altex Coatings Ltd, Tauranga, New Zealand100% Dimet NZ Ltd, Lower Hutt, New Zealand100% Paint Technologies Group, New Zealand100% Resene Paints (Australia) Ltd, Queensland, Australia100% Resene Automotive and Performance Coatings,Auckland, New Zealand100% Resene Paints (Fiji) Ltd, Suva, Fiji100% Rockcote Systems Ltd (NZ),Christchurch, New ZealandStaff650 Retail outletsResene ColorShops and Resellersthroughout New Zealand, Australia and the South PacificHead office (Australia)PO Box 785, Ashmore City,Queensland 4214 Tel: 1800 738 383 Fax: 1800 064 960 Email: Website.