Taubmans
Australian company founded in 1901
Taubmans is an Australian paint manufacturer based in Melbourne, Victoria. It is a subsidiary of PPG Industries.
History
Taubmans Paint was founded in 1897 by George Henry Taubman and Nathaniel James Taubman in Sydney. Before establishing the company, the brothers imported and distributed paint supplies for painters and signwriters. A paint and varnish factory was opened in St Peters in 1901.
In 1912, Taubmans Paint was incorporated as Taubman's Limited with a paid-up capital of £6,000. Two years later, in 1914, Nathaniel Taubman sold his shares to George and, together with his son Claude Percival, established the Sterling Varnish Co in Alexandria.
During World War I, Taubmans opened sales branches across Australia and constructed a factory in New Zealand to meet rising demand.
In 1928, Taubmans formed an alliance with the British firm Pinchin Johnson & Associates, gaining access to overseas paint technology.
George Taubman retired as managing director in 1916 but continued as chairman until his death in 1938.
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