Dulux Protective Coatings and Dulux Texture Coatings

Dulux opened its first New Zealand manufacturing plant in Gracefield, Lower Hutt in 1939. Since then, hundreds of water-based paint and coating products have been produced and distributed throughout New Zealand.

For 85 years Dulux has helped protect, maintain and enhance the spaces and places where Kiwis live, work and play. While it is synonymous with creating better homes, Dulux also plays a critical role in creating and improving the infrastructure we see across New Zealand, every day. That’s why we believe ‘If it’s worth doing, it’s worth Dulux.’

Today, we’re speaking with Philip Vodanovich, National Commercial Manager – who heads up the Dulux Protective Coatings and the Dulux Texture Coatings business units.

Questions answered in podcast :

• One of your focus areas is Dulux’s Protective Coatings. Can you tell us a bit about the products you’re working with and why they are an important part of the portfolio?
• Fire protection must be important in the construction sector – Do Dulux have products that provide fire protection?
• A lot of us recognise the Dulux brand for decorative projects – where does Dulux Protective Coatings fit in your business?
• You also work with Specialized Construction Products. What are some of the products you’re using and the challenges that you’re solving with this segment of the product range?
• Can you tell me more about EZ Panel?
• What about weather ingress and the challenges experienced in the New Zealand?
• Can you tell me about Dulux Acratex Coatings?
• I understand Specialized Construction Products is also a manufacturer?
• How can you support industry professionals with project-specific systems and solutions?
• How are you working with specifiers to ensure they get the best outcomes for their projects?
• What about Building Information Modelling or as it is known BIM?
• What are some of the opportunities you foresee about alternative and more sustainable materials?
• How can Dulux support industry professionals to reduce and better manage construction waste?
• What’s next for you?
• Any calls to action? How can people learn more and connect with your work?