Composite Solutions
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersJohannesburg, South Africa
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Composite Solutions firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Composite Solutions
- Legal name
- Sinosia (SA) Composite Solutions (Pty) Ltd
- Website
- https://compositesolutions.co.za
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Composite Solutions industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Composite Materials Distribution
- NAICS
- Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (32521)
- SIC
- Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860)
- akta.pro primary industry
- FRP/GRP & Composite Materials (Resins, Fibers, Core Materials) (IMAJAKAC)
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Where Composite Solutions is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Johannesburg
- HQ country
- South Africa
- HQ region
- Africa
Offices4 records
Markets served
Composite Solutions business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Composite Materials Distribution: The company generates revenue through the distribution and supply of composite materials to the composites industry. They import and distribute global brands of composite, corrosion, and coating products, serving various industries including marine, automotive, construction, electrical, and aeronautics.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
Composite Solutions product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Composite Solutions distributes a comprehensive range of composite raw materials to industrial customers in South Africa. Its core offerings include unsaturated polyester resins (orthophthalic and isophthalic), vinyl ester resins, gelcoats, fibreglass reinforcements, poolcoats, release agents, organic peroxide catalysts, structural MMA adhesives, and ancillaries. The company supplies products manufactured by global brands such as Swancor, SCIGRIP, Marbocote, Arkema, Poliya, Jushi, and Zhen shi Group (Zenzi) to manufacturers in the marine, automotive, construction, energy, aeronautics, and sport/leisure industries.
Product overview
Composite Solutions is a composite material supplier and distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of products for the composites industry. Their core offerings include unsaturated polyester resins (orthophthalic and isophthalic), vinyl ester resins, gelcoats, fiberglass reinforcements, poolcoats, release agents, catalysts, structural MMA adhesives (SciGrip), and ancillaries. They distribute products manufactured by global brands including Swancor, SCIGRIP, Marbocote, Arkema, Poliya, and Jushi. The company serves marine, automotive, construction, electrical, sport and leisure, civil construction, architecture, energy, and aeronautics industries across South Africa.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Orthophthalic Polyester General Purpose Resin Versatile laminating resin for composite manufacturing applications including boat hulls, automotive parts, and architectural components, providing strength, durability, and chemical resistance.
- Isophthalic Polyester Marine Laminating Resin High-quality resin specifically formulated for marine applications, engineered to withstand harsh marine environments with exceptional strength, water resistance, and UV stability.
- Gelcoats Surface Coatings Protective coatings applied to composite surfaces providing durability, weather resistance, UV protection, and aesthetic enhancement for marine vessels, architectural elements, and industrial equipment.
- Release Agents Specially formulated compounds including Marbocoat Release that facilitate easy demolding, prevent adhesion, and ensure smooth release and dimensional accuracy in composite manufacturing processes.
- Structural MMA Adhesives (SciGrip) High-performance methyl methacrylate adhesives for bonding metals, composites, and plastics, including SG300 Series and SG230 HV Series with various working times and viscosity options, distributed under the SCIGRIP brand.
- Organic Peroxide Catalysts Essential chemicals for polymerization and curing of polyester and vinyl ester resins, including Arkema Luperox K1S, Luperox K12G, and Luperox K3 catalysts with varying viscosities and properties.
- Fibreglass Reinforcement Materials Premium fiberglass reinforcements distributed from Jushi, including chopped strand matt, woven roving, stitched CSM (EMK), surface tissue, combi-mat, spray-up roving, panel roving, LFT roving, direct roving, texturizing roving, chopped strands, alkali resistant roving, and CSM roving.
- Poolcoats Specially formulated coatings providing excellent chemical resistance, water impermeability, and longevity for swimming pools, designed to withstand harsh pool chemicals and weather conditions.
- Vinyl Ester Resin High-performance resin bridging polyester and epoxy performance, offering superior chemical resistance, corrosion resistance, and temperature resistance, including Swancor Bisphenol-A and Novolac formulations with HDT values exceeding 140°C.
- Ancillaries Supporting products including solvents (acetone, styrene, MEK, xylene), applicators (brushes, rollers, bubble busters), pigments, tapes, fillers (calcium carbonate, talc, zinc stearate, fumed silica), and safety equipment to support composite manufacturing processes.
Companies that use Composite Solutions
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Composite Solutions technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Composite Solutions partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.
- SwancorcoreSwancor is a global manufacturer of vinyl ester resins and composite materials. Composite Solutions distributes Swancor products including Bisphenol-A and Novolac vinyl ester formulations in South Africa.
- SCIGRIPcoreSCIGRIP manufactures structural MMA adhesives. Composite Solutions distributes SCIGRIP SG300 Series and SG230 HV Series adhesives for marine, automotive, and construction applications.
- MarbocoteminorMarbocote provides release agent products. Composite Solutions distributes Marbocote release agents for composite manufacturing processes.
- ArkemacoreArkema is a global specialty chemicals company. Composite Solutions distributes Arkema's organic peroxide catalysts including Luperox K1S, Luperox K12G, and Luperox K3.
- PoliyaminorPoliya manufactures composite resin systems. Composite Solutions distributes Poliya products in the South African market.
- JushicoreJushi is a leading fiberglass manufacturer. Composite Solutions distributes Jushi fiberglass products including various mat, fabric, and roving products for composite manufacturing.
- Zhen shi Group (Zenzi)minorZhen shi Group manufactures resin and composite materials. Composite Solutions distributes their products in South Africa under the Zenzi brand.
- Great Winexpress Industrial HoldingsflagshipHong Kong-based Great Winexpress Industrial Holdings is the parent company of Sinosia (SA) Composite Solutions (Pty) Ltd, providing strategic direction and access to global composite material supply chains.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Composite Solutions competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Composites Evolution: UK-based supplier of composite materials including bio-based resins and natural fibre reinforcements, serving marine and industrial markets with a similar specialty distributor profile.
- Fibre Glast Developments: US-based direct-to-customer composite materials distributor selling resins, fabrics, and consumables — a smaller specialist model comparable to Composite Solutions' niche distributor focus.
Broad incumbents
- Gurit: Composite material specialist with a portfolio of core materials, laminating and bonding products, and now resins (through the SP-Hexion acquisition), serving wind energy, marine, and transportation markets — overlapping with Composite Solutions' wind/marine verticals.
- INEOS Composites: Global manufacturer of unsaturated polyester and vinyl ester resins with its own distribution footprint, overlapping with Composite Solutions in marine-grade resins and gelcoats.
- Composites One: North America's largest composite materials distributor, offering the same product categories (resins, reinforcements, adhesives, ancillaries) at scale to marine, transportation, and construction fabricators.
- Scott Bader: Global resin, gelcoat, and adhesive manufacturer with established distributor networks, supplying identical polyester, vinyl ester, and bonding product lines to the composites industry.
- Polynt Composites: Major global resin and gelcoat manufacturer with regional distribution, competing in the same marine- and corrosion-grade material categories that Composite Solutions supplies in South Africa.
Others
- Eastman Chemical Company: Global specialty chemicals company supplying organic peroxides, resins, and additives into the composites supply chain — comparable as an upstream material supplier feeding the same fabricator customer base.
Direct peers
- NCS Resins: South African manufacturer and supplier of unsaturated polyester and vinyl ester resins to the composites industry, competing head-to-head with Composite Solutions in marine and general industrial markets.
- AMT Composites: South Africa-based direct competitor distributing composite raw materials (resins, glass reinforcements, consumables) to marine, automotive, and industrial fabricators, serving the same domestic geographies (Johannesburg/Cape Town/Durban).
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Composite Solutions leadership team
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Composite Solutions funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Composite Solutions M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Composite Solutions
What does Composite Solutions do?
Composite Solutions distributes a comprehensive range of composite raw materials to industrial customers in South Africa. Its core offerings include unsaturated polyester resins (orthophthalic and isophthalic), vinyl ester resins, gelcoats, fibreglass reinforcements, poolcoats, release agents, organic peroxide catalysts, structural MMA adhesives, and ancillaries. The company supplies products manufactured by global brands such as Swancor, SCIGRIP, Marbocote, Arkema, Poliya, Jushi, and Zhen shi Group (Zenzi) to manufacturers in the marine, automotive, construction, energy, aeronautics, and sport/leisure industries.
Is Composite Solutions a public or private company?
Composite Solutions is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Composite Solutions founded?
Composite Solutions was founded in -1. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Composite Solutions based?
Composite Solutions is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, in the Africa region.
How does Composite Solutions make money?
One revenue line is on record: composite Materials Distribution.
Who are Composite Solutions's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are Composites Evolution and Fibre Glast Developments. Broad incumbents are Gurit, INEOS Composites, Composites One, Scott Bader and Polynt Composites. Eastman Chemical Company is listed as an others. Direct peers are NCS Resins and AMT Composites.
Does Composite Solutions have an API?
No public API is recorded for Composite Solutions.
What industry is Composite Solutions in?
Composite Solutions's product category is Composite Materials Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAJAKAC, FRP/GRP & Composite Materials (Resins, Fibers, Core Materials). Its NAICS code is 32521 and its SIC code is 2860.