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
