In 1961 Clemente Martín began making vegetable glues in a basement of just 180 m² in Valencia. A pioneer in tempera production, he soon began to explore the world of plastic paint, focusing his business on the decoration industry.

The company, after a series of moves due to continued expansion, in 1996 finally settled into its present premises in Marines, with a floor area of 46,000 m².

Mr. Clemente built his business on persistence and effort, and has passed these qualities on, both to his employees and to his son, Daniel Martín, who has managing the company since 1987. Over these years Pinturas Monto has expanded enormously, building a reputation as a manufacturer of the finest quality and technology, with the leading brand in the interior decor paint market.