Green step in Vietnam
Utilizing clean energy is a key initiative throughout Jotun. In Vietnam, we now run 36% on solar power and the rest is secured from certified renewable energy sources.
Jotun stories
Welcome to Jotun stories. Here, you’ll find everything from interviews with industry experts and inspiring cases, to insights into how we work with some of the world’s most iconic structures.
Game on at work
Greek engineer Eleni Boviatsi has a PlayStation setup as her workstation. Currently on a short-term assignment in Norway, she is playing with Jotun's greatest innovation.
Extreme conditions call for extreme testing
Not that there is too much building activity going on at the South Pole. But if our coatings can get the job done there, they can do it anywhere.
Odd Gleditsch jr. passed away
Former CEO and Chairman of the Board in Jotun, Odd Gleditsch jr., passed away December 25th 2023.
Jotun supports aid in Libya
Libya suffers from devastating floods caused by Storm Daniel. Jotun has decided to donate NOK 1 mill to support Red Cross/Red Crescent in the area.
Jotun donation to emergency aid in Morocco
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Morocco September 8th, causing widespread devastation. Jotun has donated NOK 1 million to Red Cross/Red Crescent to emergency aid in the area.
A long, colourful road to success
Jotun has celebrated an important milestone. The company’s 10,000th Multicolor Machine has been installed in a paint shop in Vietnam.
A passion for learning
With encouragement from Jotun and support from his family, Ashraf Salem ElSayed Abousalem earned a Master’s degree and PhD while building his career at Jotun.
Telenor + Jotun = smarter paint
Why is advanced communication technology from Telenor relevant for Jotun’s premium protective coatings? The answer is proven performance.
Adding VR to the can
Jotun’s Learning & Development crew uses state-of-the-art technology to create internal training programs. “If we want to create a better Jotun, we need to keep innovating”, Senior Learning Advisor Matthieu Augereau says.
Role model at the shipyard
After being turned down twice by a competing company, Nilay Yilmaz (28) landed a job in Jotun Turkey and became the first female coating advisor in the country. Now her colleagues hope to see more women at the busy shipyards.
Jotun donates emergency aid to Ukraine
The collapse of the Nova Kakhovka dam in Ukraine is among the largest destructions of civil infrastructure since February 2022 and has major humanitarian consequences. Jotun has decided to donate NOK 2 mill to The Red Cross/Red Crescent and their emergency aid in the area.
Be proud of who you are
We want every Jotun employee to be proud of who they are – throughout the year and all over the world.
Career boost in the Middle East
Jotun’s employees are encouraged to pursuit new careers within the company. For Yasmine (31) a short-term assignment sent her on a career boosting journey.
Saving steel for a more sustainable future
In a recently published study, preventing steel from corroding is highlighted as one of the keys to a more sustainable future.
Instant success with extra care
To support the employees when they need it the most, Jotun launched Penguin Care. Six months later the program has already improved the quality of life for several Jotun employees and families throughout the world.
Running on sunshine
Jotun is stepping up the game on renewable energy. In Oman, the sun now provides the paints manufacturer with half of its energy needs.
Jotun donates to Ukraine aid
To help meet the growing need for humanitarian aid in Ukraine, Jotun has donated NOK 1 mill to the Red Cross/ Red Crescent and NOK 0.5 mill to Norwegian People’s Aid to support their work in the country.
Closing down energy waste
In Jotun, sustainability is all about those small green steps. A new program for reducing air leakages is having a huge impact on both CO2 emissions and energy consumption.
Extra care in difficult times
During the pandemic, our mental health has been heavily challenged. In Jotun Turkey, a company paid well-being program has given more than 1 000 employees valuable help.
Increased care packages to 10,000 families
A unique company culture over many years has created a worldwide family feeling in Jotun. Now the Norwegian paints manufacturer extends their reach to implement an increase of family-oriented benefits.
Playing for life
Karanba is a social initiative providing food, safety and education for youths from the favela in Rio de Janeiro. One of the main activities is playing soccer. However, the greatest triumphs come off the pitch.
Hit the American dream
Stein Kjølberg is one of many Jotun employees with various positions and countries under the belt. Now the Norwegian is packing his golf clubs and moving to the US.
Diversity in the workplace pays off
“Focusing on diversity and inclusion gives huge benefits – both on an individual and corporate level”, says Faten Lubani in Globale Sandefjord and Åsmund Bergem in Jotun.
Proud diversity celebration in the Philippines
During their very own diversity campaign this month, the employees at Jotun Philippines are encouraged to bring their true self to work every day.
Stepping up the game on diversity
As an increasingly global company in an increasingly diversified world, Jotun is embracing differences amongst our more than 10,200 employees.
Ready, set, go!
Jotun is pursuing sustainable solutions in various parts of the organisation. 11 May 2022 our first electrical truck made its debut at the Vindal factory in Norway.
May revolutionise the industry
In her early Jotun career, Helle Vines Ertsas worked with competence development and internal training. Today, she is fully occupied with the company’s most complex innovation ever.
Living the American dream
Emma McArthur knew nothing about paint when she joined Jotun. Eight years later she finds herself in Houston, Texas, as part of a Jotun America that never has performed better.
Breaking barriers at the shipyard
Being the only woman onboard is no problem for Technical Sales Support specialist Verena Zeriul in Jotun Italy. She appreciates the company’s investments in her training and development.