History

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Splash Paints & Plastics started operating in 2001 as a subsidiary of the Bhola Group, where Splash Paints & Plastics focuses on the manufacturing side and Bhola retails the hardware supplies. This Manufacturer to Retailer feeder relationship has worked well for the organization and has seen Splash Paints & Plastics grow from humble beginnings to now a $3.5 million plant. Splash Paints & Plastics manufactures over 500 products and supplies over 200 Authorized Dealers nationwide!

In addition to the 11 000sq/m Factory & Head Quarters in Workington, Splash Paints & Plastics has 3 key centers of operation; the Graniteside factory that specializes in tile cement production and a warehouse in Bulawayo that serves as a distribution center for the South-West of Zimbabwe.

Splash Paints & Plastics Won the 2016 & 2017 Zimbabwe Retail and Wholesaler Award for Best Supplier of Hardware products. Splash Paints & Plastics was 2018 Company of the year for paint & manufacturing services! Awarded by the Zimbabwe Business Awards (ZIBA). Splash Paints & Plastics continues to positively impact the community through its philanthropic efforts and continues to move its products towards the trajectory of safety, quality and innovation.

2001

 

Began operations at first Headquarters in Southerton

2011

 

Established full scale industry by acquiring Alka Paints

2012

 

The Bulawayo Warehouse is set up

2014

 

Product Innovation

- Splash Paints & Plastics launch top paint Wash & Shine

2017

 

Product Innovation

- Launch of Splash Paint's & Plastics Tile Cement
- Launch of Epoxy Floor Coat Paint
- Launch of Smooth Coat Paint

2017

 

Building of 11 000sq/m plant

2018

 

Digital Innovation

Introduction of Computerized Tinting

2018

 

Commissioning of Plant

Commissioning of US$3,5 million Splash Paints & Plastics plant & unveiling of a plaque by Vice President Constantino Chiwenga on behalf of President Mnangagwa.