Mauvilac

Name

Mauvilac

Legal name

Mauvilac Industries Ltd

Website

https://mauvilac.mu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Paint and Coatings Manufacturing

NAICS

Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510)

SIC

Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural & Decorative Coatings (IMAEAGAA)

Keywords

• Decorative paint manufacturing
• Industrial coatings
• Automotive refinishing paints
• Textured wall coatings
• Surface preparation products

Headquarters

HQ city

Pailles

HQ country

Mauritius

HQ region

Africa

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Paint and Coating Product Sales: Mauvilac generates revenue primarily through the sale of paints, coatings, primers, sealers, and accessories. Products are sold through e-commerce and physical retail stores with prices ranging from approximately Rs200 to Rs14,000 depending on product type and volume. Both one-time purchases and account-based credit terms for business customers are supported.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mauvilac manufactures and distributes decorative, industrial, and specialty paints and coatings for walls, ceilings, wood, metal, floors, roofs, and automotive applications, alongside surface preparation products and application accessories. The portfolio spans budget to premium tiers and is sold through physical concept stores and a direct e-commerce storefront serving residential DIY consumers, professional painters/contractors, and commercial/industrial businesses in Mauritius.

Product overview

Mauvilac is a comprehensive paint and coatings manufacturer offering an extensive portfolio of products across multiple categories. The product range includes wall and ceiling paints (MAUVITOP, MAUVACRYL, PROFLON, VIP SATIN, ANTIFUNGUS, NANOTECH, INATANCHE, ECOWHITE, MAUVILISSE, MAUVILITH, MAUVINYL, SNOW WHITE), textured wall finishes (NATURA range with 4 variants), wood coatings (CETOL WF771 in multiple finishes, D/D LACK VARNISH), metal paints (EGGSHELL ENAMEL, GLOSS ENAMEL, HT-332 METAL PRIMER, UNIVERSAL UNDERCOAT, G P ALUMINIUM, GLOSS WHITE), floor coatings (EPOXY ENAMEL), roof coatings (COOLROOF with 10 color options), automotive and industrial coatings (KARNAMEL nitro-cellulose system, CHLORINATED RUBBER swimming pool paint, EPOXY coatings, ROAD MARKING paint), eco-friendly Go Green line (CASHMERE, ONE FOR ALL), paint application accessories (brushes, rollers, masking tape), and surface preparation products (SEALER PRIMER, CLEAR EMULSION BINDER, rust removers, etching primers, thinners). The portfolio is distributed through company-owned concept stores and an e-commerce platform, serving both consumer and business customers across Mauritius.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MAUVITOP High quality acrylic emulsion which dries to a smooth matt finish that is fully washable and highly durable, for walls and ceilings.
• MAUVACRYL General purpose matt acrylic emulsion paint with excellent hiding power and cost-effective decorative coating for walls and ceilings.
• PROFLON High quality acrylic-based emulsion paint formulated with Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and special waxes, providing hydrophobic water-repellent self-cleaning properties for walls and ceilings.
• VIP SATIN Premium pure acrylic emulsion paint, easy to use and clean, providing an attractive smooth fully washable finish with 50% gloss level for walls and ceilings.
• ANTIFUNGUS WHITE High quality acrylic co-polymer emulsion paint formulated with a high dosage blend of fungicides and bactericides for maximum resistance to fungus with UV-resistant pigments.
• NANOTECH ANTIBACTERIAL WHITE Specially designed paint utilizing proprietary Nanotech Antibacterial Technology to protect surfaces against proliferation of germs, bacteria, and fungus, reducing risk of infections on walls and ceilings.
• INATANCHE Highly flexible exterior acrylic paint with good weathering properties and fungus resistance, suitable for exterior walls and cement plaster with hair cracks.
• ECOWHITE Low-cost general purpose acrylic copolymer emulsion paint, easy to apply and quick-drying to a matt finish, for economical coating of ceilings.
• MAUVILISSE SOYEUX Water based decorative paint available in silk and mat finish for wooden, concrete and metal surfaces such as furniture, doors, walls, and trims.
• MAUVILITH Alkali resistant, high quality solvent soluble acrylic paint for cement based, concrete, and plaster surfaces with exceptional performance and long life.
• MAUVINYL Cost effective vinyl copolymer emulsion paint with good hiding power, easy to apply, drying to a matt finish for ceilings and interior surfaces.
• SNOW WHITE General purpose cost-effective white decorative acrylic copolymer emulsion paint with excellent hiding power, designed for optimum brightness and ease of application.
• NATURA Textured Wall Coatings (Navajo, Emae, Rochester, Chamarel) Natura textured wall coating range featuring Navajo, Emae, Rochester, and Chamarel variants for decorative textured wall finishes.
• CETOL WF771 Wood Finishes (Teak, Mahogany, Clear) Cetol WF771 wood finish coatings available in Teak, Mahogany, and Clear variants for floors and wood surfaces.
• D/D LACK VARNISH SATIN CLEAR Satin clear varnish finish for wood surfaces.
• EGGSHELL ENAMEL Finishing lacquer providing satin finish for interior and exterior applications in sheltered areas, part of 3-coat alkyd system for metals.
• GLOSS ENAMEL Finishing lacquer of the 3-coat alkyd system for interior and exterior applications on iron oxide, galvanised iron, and wood surfaces.
• HT-332 METAL PRIMER (White B / Grey B) Vinyl Epoxy Primer for mild and galvanised steel and aluminium providing maximum adhesion, supplied in White B and Grey B variants.
• UNIVERSAL UNDERCOAT WHITE Top quality general purpose undercoat for primed metals and wood, used as intermediate coating in multilayered alkyd system.
• G P ALUMINIUM Good quality alkyd resin-based coating for metallic surfaces and sealer for wood.
• GLOSS WHITE Gloss Enamel finishing lacquer for 3-coat alkyd system on various surfaces including iron oxide, galvanised iron, and wood.
• EPOXY ENAMEL Bi-component two-pack system high quality epoxy coating for metallic, concrete, fiberglass, and wood surfaces.
• COOLROOF (10-color range) Advanced technology acrylic water-based roof paint offering 10 popular roof colors with high solar-reflective capacity, providing cooler indoor temperatures and reduced air-conditioning energy use.
• KARNAMEL Automotive Refinishing Range Karnamel nitro-cellulose spray-applied coating system for automotive refinishing, including primers, basecoats, toners, metallic finishes, matt and satin topcoats, and blending clears for vehicle refinishing applications.
• CHLORINATED RUBBER SWIMMING POOL PAINT Chlorinated rubber paint for cement based swimming pools, available in Swimming Pool Blue and White.
• ROAD MARKING PAINT (White, Black, Yellow) Fast drying synthetic resin based road marking paint compliant with MS 87 quality requirements, approved by the Mauritius Standards Bureau, resistant to abrasion, water, and diesel fuel; available in White, Black, and Yellow.
• ONE FOR ALL Decorative and protective water based acrylic paint specially formulated for adhesion on most common building surfaces, resistant to microbial growth, and usable on roofs.
• CASHMERE Acrylic copolymer emulsion paint with attractive smooth low sheen finish, decorative and protective coating with exceptional performance and long life.
• Paint Application Accessories (Masking Tape, Rollers, Brushes) Paint application accessories including masking tape (SL 50mmx40m), paint rollers (R9304 11mm pile acrylic red, REF213 short hair 9in), and paintbrushes (REF115 in 1in to 6in sizes).
• Surface Repair, Treatment and Preparation Products Surface preparation range including Sealer Primer, Clear Emulsion Binder, Mauvilith Sealer, Patio Floor Sealer, Testbenzin (diluent/cleaner), Galvanised Iron Cleaner, Two Pack Etch Primer, Acid Catalysed Thinner, Duramesh 250 x 10m reinforcing membrane, MA 10 Primer, and Karnamel Rust Remover.

Quantifiable outcome

• Proflon covers 8-10 m² per liter per coat with hydrophobic properties fully developed after 36 hours
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AkzoNobelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMauvilac Industries Ltd operates as the Mauritius operation of AkzoNobel, a global leader in paints and coatings. AkzoNobel provides the corporate structure, quality standards, technical expertise, and brand backing under which Mauvilac manufactures and distributes paints in Mauritius. The General Sales Terms and Conditions explicitly reference AkzoNobel as the Supplier, confirming this subsidiary relationship.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Jotun: Norwegian global paints major with strong decorative and marine/protective coatings franchises, active across Africa and the Middle East. Comparable to Mauvilac as a multi-category coatings manufacturer with decorative, industrial, marine, and protective product lines and significant tropical-market presence.
• Hempel: Danish global coatings manufacturer with decorative, protective, marine, and container coatings franchises and strong presence in Africa/Middle East. Comparable to Mauvilac across the architectural, industrial, and specialty coatings categories, with similar climate-driven product positioning in tropical regions.
• Kansai Paint: Japanese paint manufacturer with global decorative, automotive, and industrial coatings businesses. Comparable to Mauvilac across its automotive refinish (Karnamel analogue), architectural, and protective coatings categories, with similar product-line breadth and export-oriented growth.
• Nippon Paint Holdings: Asia-Pacific paints and coatings major operating across decorative, automotive, and industrial segments with branded specialty platforms (e.g., antibacterial, weather-resistant). Comparable to Mauvilac as a multi-category paint manufacturer with proprietary specialty technologies and active regional expansion in tropical markets.
• Asian Paints: Largest decorative paints company in Asia, dominant in its home market with a strong retail footprint and broad product portfolio across emulsion, enamel, distemper, and wood finishes. Comparable to Mauvilac as a leading home-market architectural coatings brand with diverse surface-coverage SKUs and tiered pricing.
• Tikkurila: Northern European decorative and industrial coatings brand (now part of PPG) with strong retail and DIY presence and broad surface-coverage portfolio. Comparable to Mauvilac as a multi-category, retail-channel-focused decorative coatings player with branded concept-store distribution.
• Berger Paints (Berger Paints India / Hempel Group): Berger Paints (India/Singapore) operates as a regional decorative and industrial coatings major with strong market positions in smaller Asian countries. Comparable to Mauvilac as a regionally anchored paint manufacturer with decorative, automotive-refinish, and industrial coatings under one roof.

Broad incumbents

• AkzoNobel: Global paints and coatings major that operates Mauvilac as its Mauritius subsidiary. Comparable as the defining standard for the architectural/decorative and industrial coatings in which Mauvilac participates, with overlapping product categories (Dulux-brand decorative paints, protective coatings, and refinishes) at much larger global scale.
• PPG Industries (Dulux): U.S.-headquartered global coatings major with the Dulux decorative brand across many markets. Comparable as a broad incumbent in architectural and industrial coatings with deeper R&D and global distribution, competing head-to-head with AkzoNobel in the decorative space where Mauvilac operates.

Regional players

• Prominent Paints: One of the largest South African decorative paint manufacturers with branded retail presence across Southern Africa. Comparable to Mauvilac as a leading national decorative coatings brand with similar product breadth across emulsion, enamel, roof coatings, and texture finishes for emerging African markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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