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ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT
INVESTING IN PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS
Jotun has invested in equipment and systems to streamline the development, testing and production of
solvent free paints and coatings.
Jotun has a long history of producing alkyd binders, which,
dependent on the product, can make up between 25-60 per
cent of a paint’s total volume. While Jotun also has experience
with the binder emulsification process, capacity issues with
some external suppliers created the need to bring this process
fully in-house.
COST EFFECTIVE CONTROL
In 2017, Jotun opened an alkyd binder emulsion facility in its
existing factory in Sandefjord. The new facility plays an important
role in the production of exterior and some interior waterborne
wood protection products. As a leader in this specialised market
in Scandinavia, having full control of the binder production and
emulsification process is critical for the continued success of
products like Trebitt, Optimal, Drygolin and Demidekk. At the
same time, the new facility enables Jotun to reduce costs related
to certain raw materials and ensures a predictable supply. The
automated facility requires only one operator per shift and can
process up to 30 tonnes of alkyd binders per day. Payback on the
investment costs are expected within five years.
Jotun also replaced an old pilot reactor with a new unit near the
company’s headquarters in Sandefjord to support more efficient
development of both wood protection products and antifouling
marine coatings. The unit helps to streamline the development
process by bridging the gap between bench-scale reactors in
the laboratory and the high capacity 30-tonne capacity reactors
used in the factory. The new reactor is more precise, flexible and
reliable, helping Jotun chemists to get better results, faster.
EMPOWERING PERSONNEL
Jotun relies on skilled workers in both the factory and the
laboratory to ensure it retains its edge in innovation. By making
significant investments in equipment and systems, Jotun
empowers workers by giving them the tools they need to
succeed. These investments also support Jotun’s development
of solvent free waterborne paints, consistent with Jotun
GreenSteps policy.