The company was incorporated as a Private Limited Liability Company on August 24th 1982 and was converted to a Public Limited Liability Company on November 23rd 1993. The company's shares were offically listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange on 17th March 1995. The company is principally engaged in the production and marketing of different grades of paints such as wood finishes for the furniture industry, decorative, industrial coatings and auto refinishes.