Jotun is a Norwegian multinational paint and coatings company dealing mainly in decorative paints and performance coatings (marine, protective and powder coatings). It is one of the world's largest manufacturers of paints and coating products.[2] Jotun manufactures paints and varnishes for marine and industrial purposes, synthetic resins, floor coverings, polyurethane foam, heavy-duty coatings, binders, unsaturated polyesters, glass-fiber reinforced polyester pipes, tanks, and more.[3]
Jotun merged with three other paint producers in 1971 and became not only Norway's largest paint producer but also one of the largest companies in Norway.[4] As of January 2025, the company has a presence in more than 100 countries around the world, with almost 11,000 employees, 68 companies in 45 countries, and 40 production facilities.
As of 2025, Jotun had about 10,933 employees. It operated 40 factories and is represented in 120 countries through distributors, offices, and agents.[5]