HISTORY

2012

Jun Shiina, our Japanese agent retires after 12 years' service


 

2011

Michael Nelson appointed Chairman of EWIMA Technical Sub-Committee


Masahiro Taoda ex of Teibow joins Multichem


Attended inaugural Paperworld Russia


Multichem Ink (Shanghai) Co Ltd established


Sustainable bio-ethanol whiteboard and permanent inks launched


First participation at Paperworld Middle East in Dubai


Washable dry and wet erase inks launched


2010

 Fluorescent Dry Erase (FDE) and Fluorescent Paint Marker (FPM) launched


2009

Indian agent appointed


 

2009

 WB900P whiteboard ink with one year long-term erasure launched


2008

Gains ISO 14001 accreditation


 

2007

Kaleel Zibe steps down and appoints Rob Nirsimloo as MD.
Wood marker ink launched


 

2006

HK warehousing facility comes on stream
First participation at Escolar Brazil
Paint marker & art marker launched


2005

Exhibits at inaugural Paperworld China in Shanghai
Chinese agent appointed


 

2004

Gains ISO 9001 accreditation


 

2003

Kaleel Zibe takes over as MD following the death of founder George Zibe


 

2002

Wins Queen's Award for Enterprise for International Trade

Manufacturing facility expands to 25,000 sq. ft.


 

1999

Japanese agent appointed


 

1998

Relocates to new 10,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility


 

1987

Develops first whiteboard ink formulation


1973

Company established manufacturing waterproof roof coatings and heavy duty protective paints