Multicoat Surface Finishing

The Multicoat story began way back in 1997. Owner, Chris Sweetnam, was a highly trained engineer working
in the ceramics industry. While he was happy enough working for his
employer at the time, his entrepreneurial spirit made him start thinking
about having a business of his own.


Engineering Foundations


With his Honours Degree in Mechanical Engineering as well as his
Economics Degree, both gained from Monash University, he had a tonne of
talent and enthusiasm that needed expression. He knew that having his
own business was the only way to accomplish all that he thought he was
capable of.  


Industrial Spray Painting – finding something special


So, he went looking. What he found was one of Melbourne’s hidden
gems. Tucked away in a tiny 200m2 factory in Rowville, was a highly
regarded coating business run by one of the last industrial spray
painters in Melbourne. Their loyal customer base was primarily from the
electronics industry, machinery ma... [Details]