Jeddah, 30 November 2013
Jotun Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom's number one paint manufacturer, exhibited at the Saudi Green Building Forum 2013 (SGBF) which was held on 18th-19th November at the Four Seasons Hotel, Riyadh.
At the forum Jotun presented details of Jotun GreenSteps, a global environment friendly initiative that consists of five key goals, each ensuring Jotun products are created in a way that minimizes the impact on the environment.
The five GreenSteps are: reducing VOC emissions; reducing hazardous materials; reducing energy consumption; waste recycling; and reducing carbon footprint
"At Jotun, protection is at the core of all we do," said David Wright- Managing Director - Jotun Saudia Co. Ltd. "As we take steps to better protect your property, we are also taking steps to better protect the environment. These efforts are consolidated under the Jotun GreenSteps programme, our roadmap to a sustainable world and better future."
Mr. David Wright, went on to say: "As a responsible corporate citizen, we continue to strive to make things better and the Jotun GreenSteps program is a key focus for our innovation process. We believe that creating products for the environment is no longer an option, but a fundamental core to our company's fabric and we are pleased to share our expertise and experience in environmental protection and energy saving with the other participants in the Saudi Green Building Forum and strengthening our collaboration with the industry in creating a more colourful world."
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About Jotun SaudiaJotun Saudia Company Limited, an offshoot of the Norwegian giant Jotun Paints, is the top manufacturing and bestselling paint company in the Middle East. The company, which was started more than 28 years ago, is now the leader in decorative paints in the Kingdom with a market share surpassing all the other international brands. Jotun Paints is also a well-established paint brand among end users for its variety of quality paint products suitable for all decorative and protective needs.
Jotun has become synonymous with innovation and ground breaking concepts in paint manufacturing with the launch of many new products in the Saudi market and has been at the forefront in terms of developing products specifically suited to local conditions.
More than two decades of experience in the Kingdom has helped the company produce a variety of conventional and specialized coatings - each incorporating the latest technological developments while offering performance with economy - catering to the various product segments and demands of the different markets.
Today, Jotun's diverse product range includes Decorative, Protective, Marine, Floor/Concrete Protection, Powder Coatings and Intumescent Coatings, bearing a solid testament to the company's reputation of being truly a single source solution for clients, consultants and contractors alike.
For more information, please contact:
Saeed Al Amoudi
Senior Media Relations Executive
TRACCS, Jeddah KSA
Tel: +966-2-662-5757
Fax: +966-2-639-9540
Email: saeed.alamoudi@traccs.com
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