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The Exofibre exterior roller sleeve is the latest in ALMAX’s innovative Steve’s Sleeve roller sleeve range. 

ALMAX Sales and Marketing Manager Brett Bishop says Exofibre follows up t...

For ALMAX Sales and Marketing Manager Brett Bishop, and his wife Jessie, visiting The Wooster Brush Company in Wooster, Ohio was an unmissable opportunity. Brett says the one-on-one product training a...

It’s amazing how much has happened at ALMAX (and everywhere!) in the last year. The recently launched ALMAX 2022 catalogue is 62 pages absolutely packed with over 1,000 great products including ...

Selena Templer began her Guthrie Bowron career around 20 years ago when she saw a job advertised at Guthrie Bowron Gore.  “It seemed interesting, and it’s evolved from there!”

David Broome says his almost 30 years as owner of Guthrie Bowron Gore seems to have gone by pretty quickly. He says he came into the business from a background in retail and decided it was time to tak...

Just launched, Eurofibre is the first in ALMAX’s new Steve’s Sleeve roller sleeve range and continues ALMAX’s commitment to providing resellers with a greater choice of quality paint...

ALMAX began supplying the automotive painting industry with accessories over 30 years ago. Brett Bishop, the company’s Sales & Marketing Manager, says every bit of that experience has gone i...

A heightened awareness of health and safety issues, and the need to protect our environment, are driving interest in solvent recycling.

ALMAX Technical Product Consultant Denys Bishop says companies ...

1)  More comfortable. When you’re flat-out working all hours you don’t have time to be worrying about, hauling-up, or adjusting, your trousers.

2)  Very practical. Like the name...

Brett Bishop ALMAX Sales & Marketing Manager says the brand is a best seller and has a very strong following in this country. “It’s a high
quality brand right across everythi...

Good preparation is 50% of a great job. But standing between painters and a truly superb finish are tiny particles measuring somewhere between 0.5 and 100 microns. Dust. 

And, there’s a lo...

ALMAX Mistral Air-Fed Respirator Kits are filling a gap in the market for an effective, all-in-one safety solution for painters using isocyanate paints and other spray paints.

Brett Bishop, ALMAX Sa...

Everybody makes mistakes, no matter how experienced or careful they are. 
Which is where the ALMAX Painters Vehicle Spill Kit comes in handy. 
(In fact no self- respecting painter’s or...

Commercial dehumidifiers save painters both time and money, by helping paint dry!

In areas of high humidity, moisture in the air makes it difficult for paint to dry as the water does not evaporate ea...

Jamie Halford, owner of busy Whangarei-based Halford Painters, is flat out with commercial work, house painting, and line marking. But that doesn’t mean he doesn’t have time for a bit of f...

The new, 10 watt, ALMAX Leopard LED Cordless Work Light promises a quality, practical lighting solution that won’t hit painters and tradies in the pocket. Just launched, the first in the ALMAX L...

The temperature is starting to drop but at ALMAX we’re prepared. And bang on time for Autumn, new ALMAX Trousers are now in stock. They’re another way ALMAX is helping make Kiwi painters a...

Al Davis, paint shop manager at busy Guthrie Bowron in Queenstown, came to his job via a unique career path. During a long and successful career in radio, Al discovered the satisfaction of buying and ...

Guthrie Bowron Wairau Park has grown in leaps and bounds under the stewardship of owner Warren Harrison. Warren, who had a background in financial services says he always wanted to run a business and ...

Experienced painter Dale Guthrie has a thriving one-man business based in Rakaia, Canterbury. His work takes him throughout the mid Canterbury region, working on exteriors and interiors of existing ho...

Getting a bit over those all-white minimalist paint schemes? Then, how do you feel about brown? We’ve had an ear to the ground and it seems that, in the UK and Europe at least, Covid-weary homeo...

Greg Hunt store owner of Guthrie Bowron Nelson says his business consciously chose to grow the offering of ALMAX products they stocked. “They’re brilliant to deal with and keep you involve...

Craig Wilson owner/manager of Guthrie Bowron Mount Maunganui began work as a car painter, developing skills that have proved useful further down the track. A business owner since the age of 20, he bou...

At ALMAX, we’re always looking for proven ways to make painters and the trade look good. That means listening to the people we work with, addressing their needs, and sourcing great products whic...

For ALMAX, great relationships are the bonds that hold our company and our supply chain together. Those strong connections mean we can continue to deliver leading products, keeping our customers happy...

ALMAX is pleased to announce the arrival of the latest consignment of new stock –

fresh off the water and ready for your stores. It includes firm favourites like USA’s

Wooster range and ...

We know that, for many, this has been a trying time financially and in many other ways. The ALMAX team will continue to be here to provide whatever help and support we can.

As Christmas approaches, s...

The Lift Off® range of products is fast becoming an essential in painters’ vans around New Zealand. Inspired by the feedback we’ve received, we’ve put together an ALMAX Lift Off ...

Chris Tolson, owner of Tolson Decorators, and his Motueka-based team have been “flat out” for the past five years. Chris came to the trade fresh from school and has never looked back. &ldq...

Professional scented paints came to our attention a while back when we were sent some free sachets in an order from a US-based hardware supplier. (Actually, they may have been thrown out...) But just ...

The last heyday of highly decorated ceilings was back in the Victorian era. But, decorating history does have a habit of repeating itself.

Right now, one of the global trends we’ve been seeing ...

Corey Lahina, Director of CDL Decorators, is a hard-working, successful painter for a leading home building company, who has carved his own niche.

He says he got started in the trade when his now fo...

Terry Gough, Director of M W Decorator in Dunedin, is highly motivated; moving from painting apprenticeship to owner of a multi award-winning business in just 15 years.

“I was offered a job as ...

At Almax we’ve been keeping an eye on the paint companies’ and designers’ thoughts on colour trends for 2021/2022.

One that stands out, so to speak, is grey. It’s being partne...

After 30 years in the industry, Peter Hogg certainly knows paint. The manager of PPG Industries managed warehouse in Christchurch, he’s part of a US-based company that’s a pioneer in paint...

New Zealand's fastest growing paint store online and direct to the trade, Total Bodyshop Supplies are flat out every day servicing their customers. With stores in Petone, Hawkes Bay and Palmerston...

It’s good. No complaints so far!”

Owner of Ashburton-based McCrea Painters and Decorators, Richie McCrea has an all-encompassing approach to his trade, which has seen his team working eve...

“They’re perfect!”

Owner/Director of Southern Pallets, Sam Donnithorne began his now thriving business as a university assignment back in 2005. A whole lot of hard work later, the C...

Transformational business chooses Almax pressure pots

Auto Transform is a New Zealand-owned family business operating out of a purpose-built vehicle adaptation facility in Wiri, Auckland. Their succe...

“Simple to use, easy to clean.” Makes sense for leading manufacturer.

Soon to add into the ultra-competitive American market to their export portfolio, Farmgear Ltd is one of New Zealand&...

“They do the job.”

O’Brien Group has more than 45 years’ experience in manufacturing high quality customised benchtops, partitions and panelling. The busy company has six bran...

“They’re just awesome.”

Harris Home Fires’ Factory Manager Adrian Reid, has been in the sheet metal industry for 30 years and knows the business inside and out. He says he was...

“Nice, light, easy-to-use…”

John Clark is a rare talent. Literally. A cabinetmaker by trade, he began his apprenticeship in 1992. Today he says, there’s not so many of them...

“I rate them up with the best.”

Chris Bader has some very good reasons for liking the Italian-made Walcom Slim Kombat spray gun and it’s not just about the superior finish. (Thoug...

“Awesome!”

Ben Nossiter from Christchurch-based Picture Perfect Painting and Decorating started in the industry soon after the post-earthquake rebuild began. Ben said he could see the d...

“They’re a time saver!”

Every day as Craig McIlroy drives to work through the Queenstown suburb of Millbrook, his route takes him past numerous homes he’s painted. Craig say...

“The best you can get.”

Dave Beggs runs the New Zealand franchise of Mend-a-Bath International, the world's largest bathroom resurfacing company.

He knows his specialist busines...

“Really fine, quality finish.”

Straightedge Painting’s Director/Painter, Calvin Inman, entered the industry more than 20 years ago. “I was into art, and my father helped gui...

“We reclaim almost everything that we tip in!”

Calem Withers, owner of Classic Autobody Paint & Panel, in Pukekohe, says his involvement with cars, and the industry he’s now b...

“It saves us a bit of money, and works out well.”

Waikato Sandblasting, in Hamilton, specialises in high-end industrial work. This includes structural steel, agricultural spreaders and ...

“Great machines.”

Grant Camp says his son Kelvin, owner of Marine Blast and Paint Christchurch, is the third generation to be involved in the industry.

The family can trace their bus...

“Looked like it’d never been there.”

Mario Mrkusich owner of Mario Brothers Painting and Decorating started in the industry 19 years ago, initially working for a friend. Seven yea...

“I would definitely recommend it to anyone.”

Frank Sayring says he got into painting unexpectedly, when asked to do paint work for someone which, after training as an engineer, he start...

“Incredible stuff.”

Craig McDonald’s career as a painter started straight out of school at age 16. He’s worked in the industry ever since and has owned his own Oamaru-base...

“Pretty impressed”

Painting is in Jerome Tindle’s blood. “My parents bought a painting business and I started working there in the holidays.” After his OE, he complete...

“It’s just great!”

Shawn Wilson is the owner of busy Platinum Painting in Christchurch. While he’s only had his own business for “a couple of years” he has spent...

“They take quite a hammering…”

When a supplier sends us a video of a product being tested, it doesn’t usually involve it being run over by a truck. Twice. But the Intex 20W...

“They’re the bomb.”

When a supplier sends us a video of a product being tested, it doesn’t usually involve it being run over by a truck. Twice. But the Intex 20W LED light i...

It’s always good to hear what other painters and decorators think about products they’ve used. We’d got quite a bit of feedback from people about Lift Off. – a new product...

ZEPHAIR Portable Ventilation System - capture paint overspray when painting on-site or in your workshop. Portable filter box uses Andreae filters to capture up to 98% of paint overspray. Very straight...

Motsenbocker's Lift Off #5

• Fast & easy removal of old & fresh acrylic paints, wood stains & more

• Works on carpet, wood, furniture, clothes, concrete, tiles &...

Can Crushers Reduce Waste Costs

The use of a can crusher provides an immediate reduction in waste disposal storage and removal costs.

The crushed metal waste will usually be removed at no charge...

INDUSTRIAL CIRCULATION FANS

Industrial quality air circulation fans for factory, warehouse and workshop use. 

Large 750mm diameter fan with die cast aluminium blades provides maximum coolin...

New Step Stool - excellent for all trades needing that little extra height.

Robust molded step stool 150 kg load rated

Non-slip grip tread on platform

Step Stool height - 370mm ...

PROTECTS FLOORS AND AVOID RE-WORK

OVABOARD lays out fast and flat and has leading water shield technology that stops spills and dirt soaking through for a minimum of up to 60 hours. M...

Protect you and the environment!

Painters Vehicle Spill Kit - Contains paint spills up to 10 litres. 

Kit contains - 

 - Enviro-Peat

 - Absorbent pads

 - Waste ...

CQ Door Stackers - Save Time, Save Space

Complete handling system for painting doors.

Attach the handle to each end of the door, spray, turn over, spray and stack.

Set of 2 brackets for 1 doo...

Check out the About Us section on the website - This is some of the team that work together to bring you our goal - To distribute the finest range of trade quality painting products through our n...

CQ Heavy duty pre-folded masking film

Premium masking film film treated with unique formula that attracts overspray and reduces flaking. 

Heavy duty 15 micron film thickness, excellent for ...

Wooster Silver Tip brush range is one of the most popular brushes used by trade painters throughout New Zealand. 

The Silver Tip features very soft bristles for fine finish that virtually elim...

Solve your paint drying issues

Industrial dehumidifier 90 litre

Drainage water pipe for continuous moisture drainage.

Digital controls, timer setting

Mobile on easy roll wheels

Stu...

Ferrari P4 aluminium body replica built by Rod Tempero Oamaru. Painted using a Walcom Genesi HTE gravity spray gun. 

Sick of your paint brush drying out while working in the hot weather?

The Wooster Chinex FTP is your answer.

With unique processing methods by The Wooster Brush Company ...

Check out the video of the Wooster Jumbo-Koter Cage Frame in action. These are very popular with the trade painters in New Zealand. 

 - Cage design with 3/4" core eliminates slipping...

New Microfibre duster that fits over both Radius 360 and Trigon 180 sanding heads.

Great for dusting walls, ceilings before painting.

Draw string ties attach the R-Duster to the sanding head.

Great to move into our new purpose built office and distribution warehouse. 

With over twice as much warehouse space, helping us to excel in our customer service and order dispatch.

Please ...

With the best service in the industry, it’s good to see our new warehouse and dispatch area ready for business.

With twice as much warehouse and distribution space, we are able to stock more ...

Recently the team sat down and looked at what our core values are. We came up with the acronym PAINT.

PEOPLE LEAVE HAPPY – We want our customers, suppliers and staff to all be totally happy t...