Maroun's Auto Paint Centre (Maroun's) was founded by Anthony Maroun in 1984 in Johannesburg. Anthony Kairuz joined him in 1987 and together they implemented a growth strategy by opening a second branch in Vereeniging in June 1989 and a third in Benoni in April 1993.Maroun's currently employs in excess of 225 people at its five locations, many of whom have been with the company since its inception. Sales are primarily to the automotive refinish industry which includes panelbeaters, bus and truck repairers as well as light industrial manufacturers. Products sold include automotive refinish paints, abrasives and polishes, and various other ancillary items.