EXPANDING RESEARCH CAPACITY Jotun R&D also welcomed the start of construction of a new headquarters and R&D centre in Sandefjord, Norway. The new R&D centre will feature state of the art equipment and enough laboratories and office space for 350 chemists and related personnel. Consistent with Jotun GreenSteps, the building will be constructed in compliance with BREEAM-NOR sustainability standards. Jotun is confident that the new R&D centre will not only help strengthen the company’s reputation as an industry pioneer, but attract and recruit top talent to develop next-generation products. 31 CUSTOMERS AND INNOVATION While Jotun works to adapt quickly to market changes, the Group also recognises that driving innovation requires patience and long-term investment. Five years ago, Jotun R&D began a binder technology research project, and for the first time in the company’s history, produced its own alkyd emulsions. Alkyds, which are synthetic resins made up of modified polymers, are critical building blocks in many paints and coatings. By producing their own alkyd emulsions, Jotun chemists will not only gain a better understanding of binder technology, but also be able to accelerate the development of a new generation of paint systems. Jotun also announced the construction of a new passive fire protection laboratory in the UK, complete with two testing furnaces, scheduled to begin operations in early 2017.
Jotun Group Report 2016
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