Founded in 1999
Global Autocoat grew from distributing Akzo Nobel products to becoming a major player in automotive and marine coatings, expanding through strategic acquisitions and partnerships with brands like Axalta, Jotun, and Celette. Our focus on quality, customer service, and market expansion continues to drive our growth.
Our Journey
1980
Opened as an Auto Accessories store
1982
Transitioned into an Automotive paint supplier
1986
Purchased Southern River Paint Supplies and expanded into decorative and industrial lines.
1990
Became Southern River Paint Superstore.
1995
Expanded to a new location in Bentley and into hardware.
1999
Global Autocoat incorporated its first exclusive distribution.
2005
Established capital equipment business.
2007
The Global Financial Crisis occurs, and Global Autocoat supports industry growth.
2010
Partnered with Jotun
2011
Opened WA’s first exclusive training centre.
2013
Acquired Automan Equipment.
2015
Global Autocoat partners with Axalta.
2017
Made interstate acquisitions into Victoria.
2018
Formed Prospot Australia.
2020
Acquired businesses in Tasmania and the Northern Territory.
2022
Launched Seacraft Paints exclusive marine business.
Today
Continued growth and expansion into other states of Australia.