South Africa’s road infrastructure demands marking systems that withstand extreme UV exposure, heavy commercial traffic, and seasonal temperature swings. Specialized Coating Systems (SCS) is a South African coatings manufacturer with over 28 years of formulation expertise, producing a comprehensive range of traffic marking products from our Boksburg, Gauteng facility.
Our traffic markings range covers every application requirement — from conventional solvent-based and waterborne road marking paints to high-performance thermoplastic (Type I and Type II per SANS standards), MMA cold plastic markings for heavy-traffic zones, and innovative waterborne cold plastic systems. We also manufacture preformed thermoplastic markings that deliver 6–8 times the durability of conventional paint.
Beyond the markings themselves, SCS supplies the complete ecosystem: primers for asphalt and concrete substrates, retro-reflective glass beads for night visibility, road studs and adhesives, airport marking paints, indoor warehouse demarcation systems, parking lot coatings, athletic field markings, cycle lane systems, decorative and artistic pavement markings, vertical reflective markings for guardrails and tunnels, and bituminous repair products for substrate preparation.
Our range extends to application equipment — from hand-push stripers to truck-mounted automated systems — plus SANS-compliant stencils and road marking aerosols. Every product is formulated in-house, giving municipalities, contractors, and road authorities direct access to a manufacturer who controls quality from raw material to finished coating.
Whether you’re marking a national highway, a shopping centre parking lot, or an industrial warehouse floor, SCS provides the technical support, product depth, and South African manufacturing capability that imported brands cannot match.

Primers designed to improve adhesion, durability & overall performance of traffic markings on old/aged asphalt, cementitious substrates, metals & ceramic tiles.
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High performing systems for the repair of potholes, cracks, irregular damages, roadworks & surfacing on asphalt & concrete substrates. These easy to use & effective repair solutions restore road functionality & safety.
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One component, solvent & water based road marking paints. Designed for highly visible, durable & easy to apply markings, suitable for roads, highways, parking lots & airports.
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Specially formulated thermoplastic for highly durable Type I & Type II markings & traffic symbols on roads, highways, intersections, crosswalks & stop streets.
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Exceptionally strong cold plastic markings with significantly fast curing, providing weather & chemical resistance to areas where high performance & heavy traffic loads are required.
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PLASTILINE® WB Cold Plastic’s are a cutting-edge, waterborne traffic marking solution engineered for superior performance in high-traffic areas, urban streets, and highways.
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A vast selection of drop on retro-reflective glass beads, aggregate with slip resistant properties and abrasive blasting grits for the removal of old markings.
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Vibrant street paints enhance road awareness for high foot, bike & bus traffic areas. The bright colours improve visibility, making urban spaces safer, more organized and visually engaging.
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Vertical road markings to enhance safety & visibility in high-risk, low-light areas & adverse weather conditions. Suitable for application on road dividers, guardrails, toll booths, tunnels, bridges & construction zones.
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High sheen solvent based concrete, asphalt & paving markings with a very high coverage, enhanced adhesion to paved & curb surfaces and excellent dirt resistance properties.
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High performance coating systems for interior area & demarcation markings. Enhance functionality & safety within warehousing, factories, processing & production facilities under a variety of different conditions.
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Durable interior & exterior marking solutions for bay delineations, curbs, line & area marking on asphalt, suitably primed paved and concrete parking lots.
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A wide range of reflective pre-cut thermoplastic traffic markings manufactured to be 6-8 times more durable than paint with easy application on asphalt & primed concrete.
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Impact resistant road studs, delineators & other warning systems accompanied with strong adhesives to enhance nighttime visibility, road guidance & speed regulation in low-light conditions & hazardous areas.
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High-performance, bonding compounds engineered for the secure installation of road studs, reflective markers, delineators, and other surface-mounted traffic safety devices.
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A selection of durable high performing paints for airport markings, creating operational safety and high visible landing strips, taxiways, aprons & runways. Suitable for asphalt & primed concrete substrates.
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Athletic markings play a crucial role in defining play areas, ensuring fair competition, and enhancing player safety across a wide range of sports facilities. Whether indoors or outdoors, these markings must withstand intense foot traffic, heavy equipment, and varying weather conditions - all while maintaining crisp visibility.
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Convenient & efficient aerosol sprays related to traffic markings for cleaning, priming or pre-marking applications.
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A comprehensive selection of equipment & accessories for pre-marking, priming, manual & automated spray application of all road marking products within this range.
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Road compliant plastic & steel stencils for consistent & precise arrows, lettering, numbers or symbols with sharp clean edges. Suitable for efficient spraying, brushing or rolling application to any road surface.
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Marking systems delivering long lasting colour, skid & weather resistance throughout coatings service life. Enhancing cyclist safety & clearly delineating dedicated bike lanes.
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A range of bituminous products designed to enhance & maintain safety on new / aged asphalt, offering long-lasting durability & waterproofing roadworks such as repairs or surfacing applications.
Category RangeSCS manufactures solvent-based road marking paints, waterborne road marking paints, hot-applied thermoplastic (Type I and Type II), MMA cold plastic markings, waterborne cold plastic markings, and preformed thermoplastic markings. All products are formulated and produced at our Boksburg factory.
Yes. SCS road marking products are formulated to meet South African National Standards (SANS) requirements for traffic markings, including durability, retro-reflectivity, and colour specifications for municipal and provincial road authorities.
Thermoplastic road markings are heat-applied (typically 180–220°C) and form a durable bond with asphalt surfaces. MMA cold plastic markings are two-component reactive systems applied at ambient temperatures, offering faster curing and exceptional abrasion resistance for heavy traffic areas like intersections and bus lanes.
Yes. SCS supplies a comprehensive range of road marking application equipment including hand-push line stripers, ride-on markers, truck-mounted automated systems, thermoplastic applicators, pre-marking equipment, and all associated accessories.
Yes. SCS manufactures specialised airport marking paints suitable for runways, taxiways, aprons, and movement areas on both asphalt and primed concrete substrates, designed for high visibility and durability under aircraft traffic.