Smits Group

For over 30 years Smits Group has serviced the New Zealand automotive refinish, automotive aftermarket and hardware industries, focusing strongly on leading brands and customer service.
Founded in 1979 by Lyndsay Smits and currently run by Lyndsay and Darlene Smits, Smits Group Ltd is the holding company for a group of separate companies and international brands, providing solutions and services in Automotive, Fleet, Industrial, Marine and Retail markets.

QUALITY
Our customers can be assured that our products are sourced with vigilance for their quality and high performance. Leading brands from the world over make up a product mix which solves the daily needs of professional tradesman and DIY users.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
We look after our customers in every aspect to ensure that the relationship continues to be mutually beneficial. We do so by consistently providing products that meet or exceed their expectations, offering competitive pricing, and providing ongoing marketing & technical support and training.
FUTURE
Smits Group is a growing company which looks beyond the “now” and constantly looks to the future for potential development and innovation. The advantages of our ability to think two steps ahead are passed onto our customers and together our partnerships and businesses grow stronger.
COMPANIES

GPI Automotive (NZ) Ltd
Importer and wholesaler of automotive refinish consumables, consumer products and light equipment, distributing to resellers and retail chains throughout New Zealand. GPI is the exclusive New Zealand importer of Meguiar’s, House of Kolor, Anest Iwata, Gerson, Roberlo, Automask Septone, Chic, Little Tree and many more.
LJ Smits Ltd
The founding company and New Zealand’s largest distributor of automotive panel & paint supplies. LJ Smits Ltd is the sole importer of Spies Hecker Automotive Paint in New Zealand, distributed throughout New Zealand and supported by dedicated distribution.
Industrial Paint Solutions (Lechler)
Importer and distributor of Lechler industrial, fleet and automotive paint products distributed throughout New Zealand and supported by dedicated distribution.
Industrial Paint Solutions (Chemspec)
Importer and distributor of Chemspec industrial, fleet and automotive paint products distributed throughout New Zealand and supported by dedicated distribution.
Auto Refinish Training Centre
A world class training centre that is one of the best facilities of its kind. Designed and purpose-built to support the companies and products represented by the Smits Group.
The Smits Group companies above are facilitated at the Smits Group Head Office in Auckland, New Zealand and are owned and operated by Lyndsay and Darlene Smits with the support of 30 staff.