Mankiewicz Paint Division
INTRODUCING MANKIEWICZ GEBR & CO – GERMANY
Aerotechnic supports the aviation industry with a wide range of products from manufacturers.At the end of 2003, Aerotechnic was appointed the Mankiewicz stocking distributor for Africa, with the capability to tint all colours, as required by the Clients, from Johannesburg, South Africa facility. Since then, a strong partnership has been built between Aerotechnic and Mankiewicz. Now, two specialists are working full time in Kempton Park, Johannesburg under our Mankiewicz Paint Division.
From a Product Support point of view, Aerotechnic, in co-operation with Mankiewicz, can offer your company the following:
- Stock (Standard colours & Special tints) from Kempton Park, Johannesburg to meet all your ROUTINE, CRITICAL & AOG requirements. (Mankiewicz Mixing Station)
- Training & Technical (Product, Application & Equipment) Support by Johannesburg team leader Mr. Colin NEUPER, with over 30 years paint experience. (Mankiewicz painted SAA Boeing 747)
- Competitive pricing & quality produtcs.
- Client References: SAA / SAT (Boeing & Airbus), TAAG-Angola Airlines (B747-300), Lufthansa, Air France, KLM, Singapore AL, Emirates, Varig, etc
AIRCRAFT PAINT: INTERIOR PAINT – ALEXIT® FST
Coating systems for the aircraft interior are subject to complex airworthiness regulations and have to meet the passenger’s need for comfort and well-being.The ALEXIT®-FST-Coating System especially developed for the demands of the aviation industry, offers you decisive advantages:

- Fulfilment of the specifications required by the ABD 0031 and FAR.
ALEXIT-FST-Coating System (solvent and water based) is officially approved by Airbus
AIMS 04-04-001
AIMS 04-04-002 - Good adherence properties onto decorative foils
- Low tendency to soiling
- Easy to clean
- Variety of designs due to the free selection of colour shade, graduated degree of Structure
- Gloss Low-cost refurbishment - also on decorative foils.
- Meets the international regulatory requirements that restrict volatile organic compound (VOC) content.
(VOC: legal requirement 420 g/l)
ALEXIT®-FST-Filler: 140 g/l
ALEXIT®-FST-Topcoat: 150 g/l
AIRCRAFT PAINT: EXTERIOR PAINT – ALEXIT®
Not only does a high-quality aircraft coating represent the image of an airline, it also is of great economic importance.The ALEXIT®-Topcoat coating system was specially developed for the demanding requirements of the aerospace industry and offers these decisive advantages:

- Unsurpassed gloss and colour retention
- Superior durability
- Ease of application
- High solids, low solvents for environmental compliance
- Trouble-free maintenance
- Exceptional resistance to chemical attack, abrasion and chip resistance
- High flexibility
- Excellent flow control and drying properties
- Extended life of coating for longer repaint intervals
AIRCRAFT PAINT: STRUCTURE PARTS PAINT – ALEXIT® SEEVENAX®
In aircraft construction the paint products´ quality with regard to safety and durable corrosion protection is extremely important. In the aircraft structure area high protection is required, because it is subjected to extremely aggressive media and hardly accessible after completion of the aircraft.Our ALEXIT®- / SEEVENAX®-Coating System, which was especially developed for the aircraft interior and exterior, offers you following decisive advantages:

- Excellent corrosion resistance
- Approvals according to:
AIMS 04.04.001 / AIMS 04.04.002
AIMS 04.04.003 / AIMS 04.04.004 - Solvent-based and water-dilutable (VOC < 250 g/l) materials available
- Suitable for the complete interior [aluminium, composite (CFRG/GFRP) and exterior
- Very high resistance and stability values
- Very high resistance to chemicals (e.g. hydraulic fluids, kerosene, de-icing agents and similar)
ALEXSEAL® Yacht Coating
To ensure long-term conservation of value, yacht-coating systems must withstand exposure to seawater and sun (UV). Our ALEXSEAL paint system, specifically developed for the yacht exterior, offers the following advantages:
- “Wet-look” surface
- Extreme resistance to UV rays
- Highest resistance to seawater
- Optimum processing properties
- Variety of design due to free selection of colour and gloss grade (by request)
NEXTEL®-Suede Coating – For an attractive product design
The mat, suede “ look & feel” surface combined with a warm, textile sensation enhances the value of high-quality utility goods and furnishings.Excellent technological resistance values and non-glare properties facilitate application in decorative as well as purely functional areas.

- Mat, suede “ look & feel” surface
- Non-glare surface
- Scratch and abrasion resistant
Areas of use
NEXTEL®-Suede Coating is used to enhance plastic an metal surfaces in the areas of:
- Automobile and aircraft interiors,
- Furniture, shop, exhibition and interior finishing,
- Computer and audio units,
- Optical a measuring instruments
- Switch panels