In 1954, Chemical Pipe and Vessel was established in South Africa started producing PVC piping for the construction industry. Chemical Pipe and Vessel mixed their own pigments in house.

Quintin Maine qualified as a Production Engineer from WITS in 1971. He started work for GKN Manufacturing had purchased Chemical Pipe and Vessel and was asked to take over operations in Chemical Pipe and Vessel and requested to wind the company down. In January 1976 Quintin offered GKN a purchase option. Quintin renamed the company PlastiColors and has now been in business for over 45 Years.