Jotun (company)
Jotun is a Norwegian multinational chemicals company dealing mainly in decorative paints and performance coatings (marine, protective and powder coatings). It is one of the world's largest manufacturers of paints and coating products. Jotun manufactures paints and varnishes for marine and industrial purposes, synthetic resins, floor coverings, polyurethane foam, heavy-duty coatings, binders, unsaturated polyesters, glass-fiber reinforced polyester pipes, tanks, and more.
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Chemicals |
| Founded | 1926 |
| Founder | Odd Gleditsch Sr. |
| Headquarters | Sandefjord, Norway |
Key people | Morten Fon (President and CEO), Odd Gleditsch Jr. (Chairman of the board) |
| Products | Paint |
| Owner | Orkla Group (42.53%) |
Number of employees | 10,300 (2021) |
| Website | www.jotun.com |
Jotun merged with three other paint producers in 1971 and became not only Norway's largest paint producer but also one of the largest companies in Norway. As of January 2021, the company has a presence in more than 100 countries around the world, with more than 10,000 employees, 67 companies in 45 countries, and 40 production facilities in 21 countries.
As of 2021, Jotun had about 10,300 employees including one thousand employees within Norway. It operated 40 factories in 21 countries and is represented in 120 countries through distributors, offices, and agents.