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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 comprises decorative products, mine
marking products and protective coating
products – all backed up by dedicated after-
sales support.
Kansai Plascon is a market-leader in
supplying decorative coatings and aerosol
marking paint to the mining industry. Deco-
rative 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
that although the company boasts majority
market share in these areas, there is still
room for growth.
“One area of mining that holds consid-
erable growth potential for us is corrosion
protection for processing plants such as
smelters and concentrators. We are a rela-
tively 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 prod-
ucts meet all industry requirements, and it
is now a matter of driving them forward,”
she states.
Over the years, Kansai Plascon has de-
veloped 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 min-
ing operation with mines in East, West and
Central Africa now specifies Plascon Protec-
tive 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
Turnkey protective coating solutions for the mining industry
holds the potential for measurable growth.”
“We are by far the biggest coatings
manufacturer in southern Africa, and we
offer a one-stop shopping experience that is
uncommon,” reveals Kansai Plascon nation-
al 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 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 ap-
ply, 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 en-
sure that everything goes according to plan.”
With regard to research and develop-
ment, Kansai Plascon boasts a modern
laboratory in Durban, KZN, which features
dedicated teams working solely on industrial
and protective coatings. Kansai Plascon
also boasts a strong network of distributors
in sub-Saharan African regions with plans
to expand the network in East Africa and
West Africa.
For more information contact:
Mareta le Roux on tel +27 11 861 0300;
email: ; or
go to
FOCUS ON CORROSION &COATINGS
Mareta le Roux