New developments in the MEIA region bring Jotun closer to our customers

2023 brings a new world of opportunities, with Jotun accelerating growth by expanding into new markets within the Middle East region.?

Since the 1950s, we’ve been breaking ground in the paints and coatings industry, setting the standard for premium-quality solutions and dedicated research and development facilities as part of our vision to continue protecting properties and its occupants for years to come.

Our expansion into new markets is met with an uncompromising focus on innovation and investment in R&D, ultimately strengthening our renowned reputation and our offerings. Meeting market demands and helping the industry to remain sustainable and competitive is the goal when establishing new products.

From our recently launched headquarters in Dubai to our new factories in Qatar, Bangladesh and Pakistan, we grow closer to our goal of reaching our customers wherever they are in the world while developing advanced technologies that emulate beauty and purpose.

At Jotun, we’re committed to expanding our horizons so our solutions continue to inspire homes that comply with the latest safety and quality standards.

Into 2023 and beyond?

Jotun is leveraging our newly built headquarters (HQ) in Dubai Science Park as the base from where we’ll continue to work collaboratively with our customers and distributors.

Our HQ comprises two buildings, one dedicated to research and development, and another being the office building. Our R&D facility will enable us to develop innovative products that continue to provide durability while protecting and beautifying some of the most stunning structures in the region.

Inspired by Scandinavian architecture, the landscape is also a direct reflection of the surrounding desert terrain and features the extensive use of soft-scape materials to complement its overall design. Its robust design features three expansive floors, state-of-the-art laboratory facilities to suit end-user workflows, and gracious open-plan spaces to drive productivity and creativity among our 200 employees at the site. Further design highlights include the use of the region’s first large-scale Concrete Core Conditioning to cool down the building at night and save energy and costs, and the use of the desert sun to produce electricity and hot water via photovoltaic panels at roof level.

Exciting new developments like these help us to continue our growth in the MEIA region.

Expanding onto the world stage

Growth in Doha

Our expansion into potential markets like Doha, Qatar helps us to grow our regional and global footprint to move closer to our customers and continue meeting their needs in an ever-changing market.

On 30 March 2022, a new production facility in the New Industrial area in Doha, Qatar was inaugurated by Jotun Qatar. Designed to maximise manufacturing capacity and supply the State of Qatar with as much as 20 million litres of waterborne paints per year, our 8,800 sqm facility is a huge step in Jotun’s development in Qatar.?

We celebrated this monumental occasion with more than 200 valuable customers and other key stakeholders from the Decorative, Protective, Marine, and Powder segments.

Growth in Bangladesh

Bangladesh is yet another emerging market where Jotun sees potential to expand our global footprint and move closer to our customers.

Jotun Bangladesh Ltd inaugurated its first water-based factory on 16 August 2022 at the Meghna Industrial Economic Zone (MIEZ) – the largest private economic zone of Bangladesh.

The factory was built on an 8984 sqm plot with an annual paint production capacity of three million litres. Over the last six years, Jotun Bangladesh Ltd. has been operating in Bangladesh and has been experiencing strong year-on-year growth across all segments.

Growth in Pakistan

The final successful opening in the MEIA region saw Jotun Pakistan inaugurate its new decorative production facility in Lahore on 18th August 2022. Built on over 6,300 sqm, the factory is capable of producing up to 6.3 million litres of water-based paint annually.

The opening event at the factory was attended by premium customers, representatives from Sundar Industrial Estate, guests from Norwegian Embassy and penguins from the corporate, regional and local units.?