Who We Are – Berger Paints Nigeria PLC

Who We Are & History

Quality Policy Statement:

In view of Berger Paints Nig. Plc, purpose, context, and strategic direction, we are committed to the application of modern technology and skilled manpower for the production of quality paints, allied products, and rendering of related services that consistently meet and exceed customers’ expectations within the framework of relevant statutory and regulatory requirements.

We achieve these by paying attention to the continual improvement of our processes and quality management system in accordance with the requirements of the NIS ISO 9001:2025 international standard.

Our Vision

To be the top paint manufacturing brand in Africa.

Our Mission

To leverage our talented team and advanced manufacturing technology to deliver superior products and satisfaction to our stakeholders.

Corel Values

Our History

1959 - 1969

Incorporated as British Paints (West Africa) and started importation
of paints from Newcastle. Distribution was done through outlets of PZ, Brossettee, and VYB. Acquired 6.5 acres of landed property and commissioned the first paint factory in March 1962.
Pioneer status earned & attracted interest from investors.
Commenced production of top-quality decorative paint under the international name ROBIALLAC.

1969 – 1979

Acquired by Berger, Johnson & Nicholson in 1969 through an offshore arrangement. Consequently, all subsidiaries worldwide had to change their names to reflect the new ownership. In Nigeria, British Paints (West Africa) became Berger Paints Nigeria Limited, and Lewis Berger (Oversea Holding) Limited, United Kingdom, became the foreign shareholders. Factories in Port Harcourt & Lagos merged under the new business name Berger Paints Nigeria Limited.
Following the Nigeria Enterprise Promotion Decree of 1972, the owners of Berger Paints Nigeria Limited divested through an offer for sale of 60% of their shares on the Nigeria Stock Exchange (NSE), and we became the first paint manufacturing company to be quoted on the NSE on 14th December, 1973.
Commenced production of premium quality decorative paint under the international name LUXOL in 1975 and TEXTCOTE-fire retardant in 1978.
Introduced PROCOL; an insect repellent paint formulated to eradicate domestic insects such as mosquitoes and cockroaches.

1979 – 1989

Ownership structure tilting towards Nigerian shareholders who controlled between 60% and 63% & gradually took the destiny of the company into their hands.
Factories in Lagos & Port Harcourt attained a joint production capacity of 25 million litres per annum and employed over 500 Nigerians.
In 1987, William Holdings (United Kingdom) acquired and sold the decorative group to the UB group, and the new owner still retained the name Lewis Berger (Overseas Holdings) Limited, United Kingdom, as the owner of Berger Paints Nigeria Limited.

1989 – 1999

In 1989, Berger Paints Limited, being a publicly quoted company through the process of the Nigerian Stock Exchange, traded the Limited for PLC and officially became Berger Paints Nigeria PLC (BPNPlc).
In 1997, CAB (Overseas Holdings) Limited, United Kingdom, bought half of the offshore shares, and the other half was taken over through a management buy-out (MBO) Scheme.
In 1998, PZ Plc of Manchester (UK) divested, and its shares were taken over through another MBO scheme. It is, however, on record that Berger Paints has had the most successful MBO scheme to date. It is equally noteworthy to mention that the MBO had no technical fee, as the corporate name of BERGER and all the international brand names became free, giving Berger Paints Nigeria Plc the right to manufacture and market all the overseas Berger Brands in Nigeria.

1999 – 2009

Nigerian citizens and associations' shareholding increased to 78% while management staff had about 10%.
Company shares grew from 9,000 shareholders in 1989 to 38,000+ shareholders from an authorised share capital of N36.6 million to N160 million.
Commenced production of Industrial Coatings.
Commenced production of Marine & Protection Coatings.
Commenced production of AUTOLUX, BERGERNOL & LIGNOLAC.
Introduced new packing designs & special tamper-proof seals.
Overhauled colour scheme to offer a wide range of brilliant and refreshing colours.

2009 – Date

Achieved 100% indigenous ownership.
Commenced opening of Berger Colour World, bringing the company closer to the customers.
Commenced development of the Automated Water-Based Plant. The new fully automated factory is expected to activate the industrialisation era of the paint sector in Nigeria.

ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED

Who We Are & History

Quality Policy Statement:

Our Vision

Our Mission

Corel Values

Professionalism

Integrity

Innovation

Customer Focus