Timelines


Nippon Paint have been providing innovative solutions in the paint and coatings industry since the brand was established in 1881, when production first started in Japan.

In 1962, Nippon Paint took their first step outside Japan through a joint venture with Singapore's Wuthelam Holdings. The NIPSEA Group was born, and Nippon Paint’s first factory was subsequently built outside of Japan.

In 2021, NIPSEA Group is 100% wholly owned by Nippon Paint Holdings. This agreement will bring the 60 years of partnership to perfection and build a strong foundation for accelerated growth.

Over the years, Nippon Paint has always delivered high quality coating solutions to homeowners and tradesmen alike. We listened to our customers and empowered our teams to understand the markets, industries, and consumers that we serve.

Being the champion for new ideas and challenging the norms empower us to deliver a breadth of innovative solutions with superior product.

performance so your spaces and surfaces do more for you. From ships to cars, skyscrapers to sheds, and everything in between – no other competitor comes close to providing a total solutions experience for the built environment industry.

The NIPSEA Group’s arsenal of solutions for the industry covers Architectural, Industrial, Automotive and Marine Coatings, as well as a range of products beyond the world of paint and coatings. We have an unyielding drive to focus on customers and provide innovations that work better for all our stakeholders.









Our Global Presence



Our market reach includes Bangladesh, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Greater China, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Korea, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Slovakia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkiye, United Arab Emirates (UAE), United Kingdom and Vietnam. NIPSEA Group is Asia Pacific’s No. 1 paint and coatings manufacturer in both production and sales revenue. After more than 60 years of growth,

NIPSEA Group has established over 102 manufacturing facilities and operations across the region and has contributed significantly to the development of the industry.

Our Logo Story


Our logo has evolved over the years, but it has always represented the same guiding philosophy; we always focus on innovations that put customers at our core, in the many geographies that we operate. This is why the red ‘n’ in the center of our symbol represents the attention we give to our diverse customers, while the blue represents the world of opportunity.



Our Tagline


Over the years, Nippon Paint has always delivered high quality coating solutions to homeowners and tradesmen alike. We listen to our customers and empower our teams to understand the markets, industries, and consumers that we serve.

The NIPSEA Group is a global industry leader working towards a sustainable future through customer-centric growth. Inspired by the needs and ambitions of the people we serve, we’re coming together and leveraging our strengths to bring you Innovation with Heart and People at our Core.