Mipa SE was established in 1948 by Paul Mittermayer GmbH in Landshut, Bavaria, Germany and relocated to Essenbach, Germany in 1995/1996. Mipa SE is now a third-generation family-owned German company. Mipa’s founding family has over 100 years of history of manufacturing paints and varnishes. As one of the largest independently owned automotive paint manufacturers worldwide Mipa is a proven and significant player in the auto refinish industry, exporting to over 110 countries.
Mipa in New Zealand
Mipa’s history in New Zealand began in 2006 when RJ Paterson Ltd introduced Mipa to the New Zealand market, predominately in the South Island. In 2019, RA Johnstone & Co Ltd acquired RJ Paterson Ltd and now trading as RJP Performance Coatings has introduced Mipa New Zealand wide. RJP Performance Coatings is the proud exclusive importer and distributor of Mipa products to New Zealand.