Odd Gleditsch jr. and Odd Gleditsch d.y. at the unveiling of the bust of Odd Gleditsch jr. at the entrance to Jotun HQ in Norway.

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Kể từ khi thành lập, Jotun đã được quản trị hiệu quả bởi gia tộc Gleditsch. Quyền sở hữu vững chắc đã củng cố hành trình kinh doanh của Jotun, đưa chúng tôi từ thành phố Sandefjord, Na Uy đến mọi châu lục trên toàn cầu.

Kể từ khi thành lập, Jotun đã được quản trị hiệu quả bởi gia tộc Gleditsch. Quyền sở hữu vững chắc đã củng cố hành trình kinh doanh của Jotun, đưa chúng tôi từ thành phố Sandefjord, Na Uy đến mọi châu lục trên toàn cầu.

Kể từ khi thành lập, Jotun đã được quản trị hiệu quả bởi gia tộc Gleditsch. Quyền sở hữu vững chắc đã củng cố hành trình kinh doanh của Jotun, đưa chúng tôi từ thành phố Sandefjord, Na Uy đến mọi châu lục trên toàn cầu.

1920

Jotun – Nơi bắt đầu những câu chuyện

Trở lại thời điểm năm 1926, khi nhà khởi nghiệp người Na Uy Odd Gleditsch Sen. đặt nền móng đầu tiên cho Jotun.

1926

Based in the coastal town of Sandefjord, Odd Gleditsch Sen. sold marine paints to shipowners and the whaling fleet. In 1926, Gleditsch Sen. purchased Jotun Kemiske Fabrik A/S.

1928

To make it easier to manufacture his own products, Gleditsch Sen. bought Gimle Oljemølle/Oil mill.

1932

The company developed a new marine paint. Named Arcanol, it provided effective corrosion protection. It is hard to overestimate the impact of this product on Jotun’s early development. Arcanol – the name, the trademark and the product – all helped to differentiate Jotun from the competitors.

1940

Giá trị và khả năng chống chịu mạnh mẽ

Việc Đức chiếm đóng Na Uy trong Thế chiến II là một thách thức lớn cho cả Na Uy và Jotun. Khả năng tiếp cận nguyên liệu thô bị hạn chế và sản lượng thấp, tuy nhiên công ty vẫn cho ra mắt một số sản phẩm mới.

1948

Fleichers Kjemiske Fabrikk launched the paint Drygolin, which rapidly became Norway's bestselling exterior paint. The technology was further developed by Jotun.

1951

Jotun opened a new five-story factory at Gimle in Sandefjord, Norway, where a whole floor was devoted exclusively to R&D.

1953

Another major milestone as the interior paint Fenom was launched.

1956

The transparent stain Trebitt was released.

1960

Tăng trưởng toàn cầu

Để đẩy nhanh tốc độ tăng trưởng trên toàn cầu trong thập niên 1960, Jotun đã xây dựng các nhà máy ở địa điểm gần với thị trường mà công ty cung cấp sản phẩm. Nhận thức rõ rệt hơn về các rủi ro đối với sức khỏe và môi trường là nguyên nhân thúc đẩy sự phát triển của sơn tĩnh điện.

1961

Jotun established a sales office in Hong Kong. In 1966, we opened another office in Japan.

1962

Thanks to Odd Gleditsch Jr, Jotun opened its first overseas factory in Tripoli, Libya. The new factory served as a training ground for Jotun managers and engineers, who would later open factories all over the world.

1968

A new factory in Thailand served as a gateway to other markets in the Far East. Jotun partnered with the visionary Norwegian chemist Gunnar Myhre to create Corro-Coat A/S and finance its first powder coatings factory in Larvik, Norway.

1970

Odd Gleditsch jr. succeeded Jotun's founder (his father) as Chairman. Jotun purchased Henry Clark & Sons, a marine paint manufacturer in the UK. This was a big step forward for Jotun as an international player.

1972

A/S Jotun Odd Gleditsch merged with former rivals Alf Bjercke A/S, Fleischers Kjemiske Fabrikker A/S and A/S Denofa og Lilleborg Fabrikker's paint division. Together, they became a strong domestic player with the resources to expand overseas. The merger was a success and the four companies became Jotungruppen A/S. In 1984, they changed the name to Jotun A/S.

1975

Jotun opened a factory in Dubai, the company’s first factory in the Middle East.

1976

A fire destroyed Jotun’s factory and warehouse in Sandefjord. The tragedy killed 6 people and injured 11. The company was rebuilt thanks to the extraordinary efforts of Jotun employees and external support – but the catastrophe would forever shape Jotun’s approach to workplace safety. Jotun Multicolor was also introduced in 1976. As the industry’s first computerised in-shop tinting machine of its kind, this meant a revolution for the paint industry. The launch of the Jotun Multicolor machine secured Jotun’s market position in Norway and beyond. It also helped to revolutionise the consumer paint market worldwide. Jotun Multicolor became the backbone of Jotun’s decorative paint business and an important link between Jotun, our suppliers and our customers.

1978

Jotun Corro-Coat opened a factory in Thailand, the first powder coatings factory outside Norway.

1980

Tốc độ toàn cầu hóa nhanh chóng

Thành công của Jotun với vai trò là một công ty quốc tế đến từ nền tảng sâu rộng của công ty trong ngành hàng hải toàn cầu.

1980

Jotun established companies and factories in Malaysia, Saudi-Arabia (Yanbu), Oman, Egypt, Thailand, South Korea, Indonesia and the UK. It was the company's ability to recognise opportunities in both the paints and coatings segments that laid the foundation for rapid growth. Around this time, Jotun established several sales offices around the world. Later, we opened factories in some of the countries. Cooperation, partner agreements and joint ventures took place at central hubs around the world. Important product launches: Baltoflake - a glassflake reinforced polyester coating designed for extreme conditions was introduced with great success to platforms in the North Sea. Lord & Lady - a new line of interior paint. The market welcomed the paint with open arms and it quickly become very popular. Jotamastic 87 - groundbreaking anti-corrosive properties developed with in-house technology. SeaMate and SeaConomy - quickly recognised as important antifouling products in the shipping industry. Jotun has a proud history of investing in tools, technology and systems that improve health, safety and environmental performance. These investments strengthen the link between strong HSE performance and production efficiency.

1994

A joint venture was formed with a subsidiary of COSCO to produce paint in the port city of Guangzhou. This was an important milestone to serve the Chinese market, especially shipbuilding.

1998

Jotun introduced its international HSE (Health, Safety, Environment) standard at all production facilities.

2000

Tăng trưởng nhanh

Jotun tiếp tục mở rộng sang các thị trường mới. Chúng tôi luôn chú trọng đến các quy trình cải tiến, đồng thời đầu tư cho nguồn lực Nghiên cứu và phát triển để củng cố vững chắc vị thế của Jotun. Các cơ sở hiện đại và những giải pháp thiết yếu đáp ứng nhu cầu của thị trường cũng như giúp ngành sơn phát triển bền vững hơn.

2000

With the launch of SeaQuantum, Jotun emerged as a pioneer of market-leading, tin-free and self-polishing antifoulings. Odd Gleditsch d.y. becomes Chairman of the Board.

2010

Jotun launched Hull Performance Solutions, measuring hull performance and helping shipowners to save fuel.

2012

The important innovation the Jotachar range, representing the "Next Generation" in epoxy PFP technology, was launched. Jotachar JF750 is a mesh-free solution for hydrocarbon jet fire scenarios. Jotachar eliminates the need for complex reinforcement and the risks associated with mesh installation.

2013

Jotun's state-of-the-art factory in Sandefjord opened. Our first global colour card was presented.

2015

The world’s first paint test station opened in Svalbard, a Norwegian island archipelago above the Arctic Circle.

2017

The launch of our largest ever digital marketing campaign, for the premium interior decorative paint brand Lady.

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