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PRESS RELEASE
Turnkey protective coating solutions for the mining industry
25 April 2016: Despite an ongoing slump in the mining sector, Kansai Plascon has maintained its competitive edge as a leading paint supplier to the industry, thanks to the fact that it offers a 360-degree turnkey solution that is comprised of decorative products, mine marking products and protective coating products – all backed up by dedicated after-sales support.
Kansai Plascon is the market-leader in supplying decorative coatings and aerosol marking paint to the mining industry. Decorative paint products are used on mining properties, which include staff housing, hostels and offices, while marking paint products are used at operational level in shafts. Kansai Plascon brand manager for industrial coatings, Mareta le Roux, says although the company boasts majority market share in these areas, there is still room for growth.
“One area of mining that holds considerable growth potential for us is corrosion protection for processing plants such as smelters and concentrators. We are a relatively minor player in this field at present. However, the strategic five-year plan in terms of resourcing, is to put a focus on corrosion protection for the processing plants in the mining industry. Our protective coating products meet all industry requirements, and it is now a matter of driving them forward,” she states.
Over the years, Kansai Plascon has developed fundamentally strong relationships with some of the largest names in the global mining industry. Le Roux believes that this will work to the company’s advantage, when promoting its protective coating range. “This is already bearing fruit, as a large gold mining operation with mines in East, West and Central Africa now specifies Plascon Protective coatings for all of its processing plants. We have also been supplying products to mines in the Zambian copper belt for a number of years. Further expansion in Africa holds the potential for measurable growth.”
One-stop-shop reputation sets Kansai Plascon apart from the competition
“We are by far the biggest coatings manufacturer in Southern Africa, and we offer a one-stop shopping experience that our competitors cannot,” reveals Kansai Plascon national market manager for mining & minerals/roadmarking, Rolf Redelinghuys. He adds that technical strength and capability also places Plascon ahead of the competition.
“Our service is not just selling protective coatings, but doing specifications. We are experts as far as that is concerned. We do not just sell the paint and walk away – there is support provided throughout the process. Our technical teams undertake site visits to check if the product is applied correctly, especially when it comes to the corrosion protection,” he elaborates.
Corrosion protection is expensive to apply, and le Roux indicates that it is essential to successfully complete the application of the coating on the first attempt. “Bearing this is mind, we provide extensive training to mining contractors at no additional charge. It’s all about the customers’ bottom line at the end of the day, and we are there to ensure that everything goes according to plan.”
With regards to research and development, Kansai Plascon boasts a state-of-the-art laboratory in Durban, KZN which features dedicated teams working solely on industrial and protective coatings. “Our laboratory is world-class, therefore, most of our research and development is done locally, based on local customer requirements,” says le Roux.
Kansai Plascon also boasts a strong network of distributors in Sub-Saharan African regions such as Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, with plans to expand the network in East Africa and West Africa. This network will enable the company to deliver its range of products in the quickest turnaround times.
In challenging economic times, the current industry trend is to prioritise maintenance. Redelinghuys believes that this works to Kansai Plascon’s advantage. “Mining companies are moving towards optimising and conserving their assets, rather than replacing them with new ones. As a result, our sector sales have improved, and I am confident we will gain market share in the foreseeable future.”
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About Kansai Plascon
In 2012, the company formerly known as Plascon South Africa was renamed Kansai Plascon, after a merger with Japanese company Kansai Paint, the world's sixth largest coatings company. Kansai Plascon continues to champion the Plascon brand as it expands into Africa as one of the continent's top coatings companies.
Kansai Plascon Contact
Mareta le Roux
Brand Manager for Industrial Coatings
Phone: (011) 861 0300
Email: MleRoux [at] kansaiplascon [dot] co [dot] za
Web: www.plascon-industrial.co.za
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