The Company that Makes the Difference

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A Humble Past
Enthusiastic entrepreneurs, selling solvents from small mini tankers, started Anglo Santano in 1980, quickly identifying the market potential to sell paint direct to car painters and industrial users. The acquisition of decommissioned machinery and a chemist accelerated the manufacture of a full range of automotive paints, marketed under the 'Santano' brand.

As the company continued to grow, a range of agency lines became available for resale, including DuPont Refinish, an internationally renown automotive paint range which had been successfully introduced by Resene in Wellington and Christchurch.

In 1995 Tony Nightingale, Managing Director for Resene Paints, saw the opportunity to obtain nationwide distributorship for DuPont, along with an excellent range of products, by the acquisition of Anglo Santano and thus Resene Santano was born. Now many years later, the company has changed its name to Resene Automotive and Performance Coatings (RAPC) in recognition of the fine products we sell and the markets we serve.

Today RAPC has thirteen branches with over sixty staff and has enjoyed success in many market segments including passenger and commercial vehicles, marine, aerospace, furniture, industrial and specialised coatings. We have enjoyed tremendous growth and developed many new friends along the way.

Our business philosophy is simple, we listen carefully to our customers needs and provide cost effective solutions. Our product range is extensive and we have the latest and proven technology to meet all budgets. We really do strive to help our customers grow, as this is the very source of our own success.

People Difference
Coating technology is a specialised industry and requires technologists with attitude. Passion for solving problems is a prerequisite for employment as is a working knowledge of application technique and good commercial understanding. Boasting three chemists and over twenty spray painters we know our stuff and will gladly pass on our knowledge and skills to help.

The Technological Difference
It is our philosophy to come out to your place and help your team learn in your environment with your equipment, minimising downtime and wasted productivity.

The Product Difference
We are a wholly owned New Zealand company that specialises in developing coating solutions for New Zealand conditions. Coatings systems must be tailored to each unique job to ensure the best fit between the two is achieved. Products can be modified to suit client requirements. We will work with your team to produce the best solution.

The Service Difference
Our extensive distribution network including thirteen branches nationwide and a team of over 20 dedicated representatives allow us to meet you when and where it suits you. We pride ourselves on providing the best service in the country, with a 'can do' attitude to go the extra mile.