The Jotun innovation network

At Jotun, most processes for developing new products and solutions are driven from a customer-centric perspective. When a specific challenge arises in one of our markets, we set out to find a solution.

Typically, a new idea will be developed and refined through the Jotun innovation network. This process involves testing the new concept before an innovation board to determine its potential. This thorough process ensures every Jotun global innovation initiative is proven to be effective.

This technology-driven approach has resulted in several technologies, products and solutions that our customers did not even know were possible. Our Hull Skating Solutions is such an example; revolutionising the way ship hulls are cleaned to improve overall performance and sustainability.

Working towards a sustainable tomorrow

A significant portion of our R&D effort is targeted at green innovation. As a global player in the paints and coatings industry, Jotun plays a key role in developing more environmentally friendly products, solutions and practices, and also reducing our own carbon footprint.

From the initial selection of raw materials to our own production processes and all the way to end of product life, our life cycle analysis methods make sure our combined footprint is as environmentally friendly as possible.

Find out more about Jotun's holistic approach to sustainability.

Areas of R&D focus

We strive to stay ahead of the competition by constantly working to improve our entire product portfolio. With powerful tools such as state of the art lab facilities and technology, this comprehensive approach is divided into several areas of R&D focus. These include:

• Performance coatings - Fouling Protection (Hull Performance)
• Performance coatings - Anticorrosives
• Performance coatings - Powder coatings
• Performance coating - Topcoats
• Performance coating - Specialities
• Decorative coatings - Interior
• Decorative coatings - Exterior
• Binder technology research
• Analytical research
• Multicolor

For the Multicolor area:

Jotun’s advanced Multicolor technology is a huge part of what separates us from the competition. Staying ahead of the pack requires constant R&D initiatives into every aspect of the Multicolor system.

Read more about Jotun's Multicolor concept.

Leading the way

Using nearly a century of experience to solve tomorrow's challenges, we lead the field today. Want to know more about what it's like to work in Jotun? Read more about our global network or the different career paths our scientists often take.