Jotun begins work on new 20 million litres production facility in Qatar

Jotun begins work on new 20 million litres production facility in Qatar

Jotun, one of the world’s leading paint and coatings manufacturers, reconfirms commitment to Qatar with the announcement of a new production facility to be built in the New Industrial Area in Doha, Qatar. The factory will be completed by Q4 2021 and can produce up to 20 million litres of paint annually. This new production facility is Phase 1 of a multi-phase investment plan Jotun has for Qatar in the coming 5 years.The factory will be built to maximize employee training and development, manufacturing capacity and product innovations, underscored by environmentally friendly practices to develop high quality paint solutions for the country. The temperature-controlled factory boasts high automation levels to ensure less waste generation and higher levels of energy efficiency. The facility will supply a growing network of dealers, infrastructure development, oil & gas projects, etc. with innovative coating solutions. This investment reflects Jotun’s commitment and belief in Qatar National Vision 2030 and will also play a significant part in Qatar’s ambition of becoming a selfreliant state.“Jotun has been in Qatar for more than three decades, growing and evolving with the market to become the leading paint supplier in the country. The development of this production facility is the next step in our journey, enabling us to locally manufacture and distribute products seamlessly to our diverse customer base. One of our key priorities as a company is to be the single source solution partner to leading local and global clients, developers, consultants, architects and contracting companies. With this milestone, we are proud to say that Jotun will now be Made in Qatar.” said Shashi Kumar, General Manager, Jotun Paints Qatar.Safety kits distribution To mark this momentous occasion, more than 1,200 safety kits were distributed to painters at application sites and retail outlets. The safety kit comprises of surgical grade face masks, hand sanitizer and face shields. Jotun is committed to supporting the communities they operate in.Shashi Kumar adds, “At Jotun, as a responsible corporate citizen, it is our consistent endeavour to provide solutions and give back to the communities we operate in. We felt the best way to support one of our key stakeholder groups would be to share personal safety kits, ensuring their safety and wellbeing is prioritized.” Jotun Paints has made its mark in Qatar by being the leader in innovative products and solutions that protect and beautify property and will continue to do so for Qatar’s defining and characteristic buildings and monuments.