Jotun Coatings

Jotun Coatings, established in 1926 in the beautiful city of Sandefjord, Norway, is one of the leading suppliers in the global market for coatings, paints, and powder coatings, with a history of over 90 years. Jotun's business covers the research and development, production, and marketing of most coating systems and coating products today, including decorative paints, marine coatings, industrial protective coatings, and powder coatings. Our products are widely used in residential buildings, shipbuilding, and industrial anti-corrosion protection and appearance decoration. Jotun ranks among the top ten global protective coating companies.
From landmark buildings to ordinary homes, from drilling platforms to large vessels, Jotun, with its outstanding research and production capabilities, provides customers with high-quality coating products and comprehensive coating solutions and protection schemes. It is well regarded by customers worldwide for its excellent product quality, extensive product selection, and superior environmental performance. Jotun is also one of the few manufacturers in the world to have obtained both ISO9001 Quality Management System certification and ISO14001 Environmental certification.
Jotun has always been technology-centric, bringing together more than 250 research experts. It has established R&D headquarters and regional R&D centers in Norway, the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, South Korea, the United States, China, the Czech Republic, and Thailand, closely cooperating with many world-renowned institutions to provide cutting-edge products to the market and customers. Over the years, Jotun has provided solutions that exceed expectations with high-quality products and professional services, and has built solid cooperative relationships with customers.
Since its inception, Jotun Coatings has adhered to the mission of protecting customer assets and exceeding customer expectations. To date, the Jotun Group has developed to have 64 companies and 37 factories in over 100 countries and regions worldwide, employing more than 9,800 people. In 2022, Jotun's global sales reached NOK 27.8 billion (approximately RMB 18.1 billion).
China is one of Jotun Coatings' core markets. Jotun entered Hong Kong in 1983 and mainland China in 1993. Currently, Jotun China's headquarters is located in Shanghai. In 2022, sales were RMB 3.37 billion, with about 1,750 employees. In China, Jotun has 5 companies, 14 offices, 1 R&D center, and 1 training center. The company has set up two production bases in China, located in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu, and Qingdao, Shandong. Among them, the Jotun Zhangjiagang factory received the title of Best Employer in Greater Suzhou in the Best Employer evaluation in Suzhou. Its efficient and advanced production lines, professional R&D team, high-quality raw materials, and international management system complement each other, forming a strong guarantee for the perfect quality of Jotun coatings.
Jotun's main symbol is an elegant, resilient, and caring penguin. The Jotun team, like penguins, is united, helping each other, fearless of severe cold and strong winds, striving hard to survive, and takes pride in this corporate culture.