Established in 1976, SAPE Group is Australia's premier distributor of automotive refinishing products, collision repair equipment, and consumables. With an extensive national footprint, we proudly operate nine strategically located branches across Australia, including New South Wales (Sydney, Gosford, Newcastle), ACT (Canberra), Victoria (Warragul), and Queensland (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Burpengary, Hervey Bay).

As one of the largest suppliers of automotive collision repair solutions in Australia, we serve a diverse range of customers, from small independent repairers to high-volume production facilities. Our expertise extends across numerous leading international brands, such as GYS, Spanesi, Celette, Jollift, Carsystem, IRT, Scangrip, and WS Wieländer+Schill that are synonymous with quality and innovation in the industry.

Our headquarters in Condell Park, Sydney, houses a state-of-the-art innovation centre designed for product testing, research, and hands-on training for both our employees and customers. This facility allows us to stay at the cutting edge of automotive repair technology, ensuring that we provide only the most reliable, efficient, and profitable products to our clients.

At SAPE Group, our team is composed of highly trained professionals with in-depth knowledge of the collision repair industry. This expertise allows us to tailor our services and product offerings to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes. Whether a single repairer or a large-scale production facility, we are committed to helping our customers achieve their business goals.

We take pride in delivering exceptional service and products that consistently exceed our customers' expectations. Our professionalism, innovation, and relentless pursuit of excellence have cemented our position as industry leaders, and we continuously strive to improve and innovate through the strength of our people, resources, and partnerships.

At SAPE Group, we don't just supply products—we empower businesses to thrive. Through innovation, expertise, and a relentless commitment to quality, we are shaping the future of automotive collision repair, one repair at a time.

Sydney Automotive Paints and Equipment (SAPE) was founded in 1976 in New South Wales, Australia, to distribute automotive refinishing products to the collision repair industry. By 1980, SAPE had become the leading distributor in metropolitan Sydney, prompting a move to a larger facility in Marrickville in 1984, which included a dedicated R&D center.

The company expanded regionally in the 1990s, opening agencies in Victoria and acquiring Prestige Paints & Equipment Supplies in Brisbane and the Gold Coast in 1996. In 2009, SAPE acquired Kenney’s Automotive Paints and Automotive Colour & Equipment, relocating its head office to Condell Park, NSW, in a purpose-built facility.

In 2018, SAPE acquired Paint Depot on the Gold Coast and, in 2019, launched a cutting-edge training facility at its Condell Park HQ for the collision repair industry. This facility was designed to create a virtual workplace experience that mirrored the challenges of a real body shop in a risk-free environment.

In 2021, SAPE acquired Peninsula Paint Supplies at West Gosford and Auto Paint Supplies in Canberra, located in the bustling retail hub of Fyshwick, ACT.

In August 2022, SAPE further strengthened its position with the acquisition of Signature Refinish Supplies, a prominent automotive paint distributor serving Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast.

In 2024, SAPE announced its acquisition of Ultimate Finish in Warragul, a leading distributor of premium automotive and industrial paints. In 2025, SAPE opened a new state-of-the-art facility in Southport on the Gold Coast, significantly expanding its warehouse capacity to better serve the local market.

Today, SAPE operates across Australia and New Zealand, working closely with a network of distributors and agents. The company partners with leading global manufacturers, including 3M, BASF, Axalta, and more, to bring innovative products to the Australian market.

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