Company
Built on steel. Backed by people.
Altex Coatings specialises in the formulation, manufacture and specification of high-performance industrial and marine protective coatings throughout Australasia and the Southern Pacific.
Our story
Innovation starts early
Since 1954 Altex has strived to improve market-leading solutions — evolving products with a team of lab technicians who solve unique projects as readily as popular ones.
Today we supply respected global brands alongside our own Altex Yacht & Boat Paint range, with strong support networks and technical helplines across the region.
At a glance
Regional reach, local expertise
Milestones
A customer-centric approach
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Foundations
Altex begins formulating protective coatings for New Zealand conditions.
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Industrial & marine depth
Range expands into heavy industrial, commercial marine and pleasure craft systems.
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Global brands, local delivery
Carboline, Flowcrete and specialist partners extend capability across flooring, fire and linings.
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Specification first
Technical teams across NZ and Australia support free project specs and applicator training.
Education & work at Altex
Comprehensive literature and applicator training programmes — designed so you learn from people who live coatings every day.
- Specialised applicator training
- Technical literature for site and specification
- Careers across lab, sales, ops and technical service
Work with us
Ready when your project is
Whether you need a coating system written into a tender or a stockist near the site — start with a conversation.
Technical helplines
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YB
Yacht & Boat 0800 429 527
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IM
Industrial & commercial marine 0800 258 390
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HQ
Head office +64 7 541 1221