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Pretoria manufacturer

Makeean Polymers makes water-based emulsions in Pretoria

From a small start, and a need to be self-sufficient, Ian Macfarlane built Makeean Polymers cc into a 15 kt per annum factory. It supplies emulsions into competitive markets in South Africa and abroad.

Coatings, a core market for Makeean emulsions
Capacity
15 kt per annum
Factory
Pretoria, South Africa
Also in
Cape Town and Durban
Hours
Weekdays 07:30–16:00

Which industries does Makeean supply?

Makeean supplies polymers to Paint, Adhesives, Mining, Textile printing, Construction and Industrial painting. The same factory also exports to countries in Africa and further afield.

What does the company aim for?

Makeean Polymers aims to exceed market expectations in quality, customer service and continued improvement by:

  • Remaining a leader in the water-based emulsion industry.
  • Continuing to invest in research and development, to provide local and international markets with products that are of the highest standard and that also conform to environmental demands.
  • Assuring the health and safety of clients and personnel through the pursuit of excellence.
  • Complying with the requirements of the quality management system and continually pursuing improvement in its effectiveness.
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Where is the factory?

236 Propshaft Rd, Samcor Park, Waltloo, Pretoria. Postal address: P.O. Box 912-578, Silverton, 0127, South Africa.

Phone +27 12 803 7180, monday to friday, 07:30–16:00.

BSI ISO 9001:2015 assurance markISO certificates are published for download

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What does Makeean Polymers make?

Makeean Polymers cc manufactures water-based emulsions in Pretoria. The published range covers acrylic thickeners, styrene acrylics, pure acrylics, acid stable acrylics, cementitious polymers, textile binders, styrene solution polymers, pressure sensitive acrylics, dispersants, defoamers and amines.

Where is the Makeean factory?

The head office and factory are at 236 Propshaft Rd, Samcor Park, Waltloo, Pretoria. The postal address is P.O. Box 912-578, Silverton, 0127, South Africa. The company also has warehouses in Cape Town and Durban.

How large is the operation?

Makeean describes the Pretoria operation as a 15 kt per annum factory, supplying emulsions into competitive markets, with storage for raw materials and finished goods.

Which industries does Makeean supply?

Paint, adhesives, mining, textile printing, construction and industrial painting. The company also exports to countries in Africa and further afield. Makeean Polymers Australia oversees distribution in Australasia.

Is Makeean ISO certified?

Makeean publishes BSI certificate files, including certificate FM 788702, and displays a BSI ISO 9001:2015 assurance mark. The files are on the ISO certification page.

When is the Pretoria office open?

Monday to Friday, 07:30 to 16:00. The switchboard number is +27 12 803 7180.

Who do I contact for a grade sheet?

Johan Vermaak, sales and marketing manager, on 082 905 3230 or johanv@makeean.com. Marelize Kleynhans, sales assistant, is on +27 12 803 7180 or marelize@makeean.com. Cape Town enquiries go to André Du Plessis on 082 800 0789 or andre@makeean.com.