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 Company
Beginnings
National Maintenance Products (NMP) Pty Ltd began supplying solventless
epoxy technology to the Australian market back in 1997. During this early
phase, the majority of products were imported from the US primarily for
use within the defence sector. While this structure enabled NMP to survive
long enough to prove the technology and gain a strong market understanding,
problems quickly surfaced that forced a change in outlook and business
strategy.
From a supply perspective, exchange rate fluctuations, duties,
delays, manufacturer indifference, no say in quality control and an inability
to customise formulations made importation unsustainable in such a competitive
market. To be in control of their own destiny, NMP had to change.
Formulation Beginnings
In 2002, NMP began developing their own range of two-pack epoxy
products to better cater for the Australian market. With a clean slate
in front of them NMP could finally control how product was made and, most
importantly, what went into them.
It was of great concern that some modern-day products still contained
solvents, carcinogens, heavy metals and other toxins. There had to be
a better approach - an approach that realised the full lifecycle of a
coating was for 20 years and not just now; one that considered future
generations and the impact solvents, carcinogens and toxins could have
on their lives and their environment.
With the ability of solventless epoxy coatings already proven and a firm
belief that safer products could be made without sacrificing performance,
the formulating philosophies and raw material criteria were clear from
the outset.
Gradually a full range of industrial coatings, adhesives and specialist
maintenance products were put together under the NMP banner. The bulk
of these products were made as successors to the original imported range,
however a number of products emerged as a result of specialist formulation
work performed at the request of other companies.
The Story So Far…
Once a range of maintenance products had been established, it
was time to take NMP to other markets. While the defence work had been
NMP's cornerstone in the early years, various applications in other fields
from time to time showed solventless epoxy technology could have real
advantages in traditional coating endeavours. At the forefront of these
capabilities was a genuine field-friendliness, punctuated by excellent
water and surface tolerance, that allowed the range to fill a niche role
in application conditions beyond most of their competitors.
On the back of these strengths, NMP products over the years have
successfully been used across the full spectrum of industries, most notably
for: seamless, non-slip flooring in commercial kitchens, abattoirs, warehouses,
loading bays etc.; chemical-resistant linings in wastewater and other
processing facilities; corrosion-resistant coatings on marine and off-shore
structures, including splashzone application; and, as underwater-applied
repair compounds in municipal tanks.
In 2004, NMP gained recognition and reward for their safer approach by
becoming the first industrial manufacturer in Australia to be independently
assessed and eco-certified as a "Good Environmental Choice" under ISO
14020. At the beginning of 2008, NMP remained the only manufacturer to
offer a full range of eco-certified products, reinforcing their status
as the leader in eco-industrial technology.
The current day sees NMP's range of eco-certified products segregated
and re-branded to reflect their market roles. Jaxxon (industrial coatings),
Scubapox (underwater products), Artepox (decorative epoxies) and Alipox
(aliphatic epoxies) are now in the marketplace and represent high-quality
products with unique capabilities. Collectively they embody the strengths
of NMP - a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation looking to push the
boundaries of epoxy technology for the benefit and safety of man and the
environment.
The Future…
The origins of NMP have laid excellent foundations for future
prosperity. The company views itself as "modern day formulators", holding
with tremendous pride its ability to remain dynamic through its history
to overcome significant hurdles and establish itself as the leader in
innovative epoxy technology.
Having gone through the hardships associated with importing finished product,
the future lies in licensing their technology in larger markets. With
an agreement already in place in Japan and interest from other international
companies, exciting times lie ahead in this area.
Also, as NMP believe their greatest strength is the ability to formulate
solventless epoxy products to suit market demands, the company will continue
to take on specialist formulation work on a contract basis.
Picture (above right)
The picture was taken when Jack Josephsen completed the International
Business Cadetship in 1999 with the Queensland Government (to find out
more about the cadetship, click here).
A report is being handed to the former Queensland Premier, Hon Mr Peter
Beattie.
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National Maintenance Products Pty Ltd Head Office
19 Miltiadis Street, Acacia Ridge, Queensland 4110
Australia
PO Box 8149, Woolloongabba, Queensland 4102
Tel: +61 7 3216 7388
National: 1300 66 33 17
Fax: +61 7 3216 7488
Web: www.askNMP.com
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Managing Director - Jack Josephsen
email: jackj@nmp-pty.com.au
Tel: 0408 877 256
Technical Manager - Wayde Gniel
email: waydeg@nmp-pty.com.au
Tel: 0418 718 990
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