Jotun Paint Academy trains 120 residents of Ezbet Khirallah on painting techniques during a 4 day training sessions
Cairo, on 8 october 2012, Reaffirming its uninterrupted commitment and contributions to the welfare of underdeveloped areas in Egypt, Jotun Egypt has organized a 4 day training course on painting techniques comprising 7 training sessions and was dedicated to the residents of Ezbet Khirallah in Cairo.
The training was organized in cooperation with Peace and Plenty Association, which has a remarkable experience in creating and applying many developmental projects in Ezbet Khirallah area.
The training sessions comprised a theoretical and practical training, with "paint your own house" concept, which provides trainees with a sense of belongingness by adding aesthetical values to the neighborhood where they use to live.
The whole 7 sessions were enrolled by 120 residents of Ezbet Khirallah, to help unemployed residents finding decent and skillful jobs, by providing them with an unequalled opportunity to acquire new skills and pursue a new path in their lives.
"Jotun would like to thank everybody who participated in bringing about a huge success to these training sessions. We are proud to help unemployed residents in Ezbet Khirallah in acquiring a new handcraft, which provides them with a valuable tool to find a good job. On the same hand, we will continue launching new and creative initiatives, which embody our profound faith in a better future for all Egyptians" said, Yasser Hassan, Marketing and National Retail Sales Manager - Jotun Egypt.
The initiative coincides with Jotun's celebration of 25th anniversary in Egypt, which is an excellent opportunity to pay back to the Egyptian community, by implementing creative CSR initiatives in Ezbet Khirallah.
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About JOTUN Egypt
Founded in 1926 in Norway, Jotun grew up to be among the world' s leading manufacturer of paints, coatings and powder coatings with an extended scope of operations covering development, production, marketing and sales of various paint systems and products in order to protect and decorate surfaces within the residential, shipping and industrial markets. In 1974, Jotun flied to the Middle East to launch its first quarters in UAE. Ever since, the Fast growing company has expanded dramatically throughout the region to become successfully the first paint manufacturer to be awarded the ISO 9001 certification.
As for El Mohandes JOTUN, it has started its operation in 1986 launching its activities from it's headquarter in Cairo with its distinguished production from its factory in Ismailia and its branch in Alexandria and Suez. In 2009 it has been awarded OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 certifications for its Egypt operations. Today, Jotun Egypt is leading the market with its three exclusive lines; marine, protective and decorative, all assuring quality, excellency and durability. Last but not least Jotun is also penetrating the local market with a large network including 400 multi colour centres and featuring a unique one-of-a kind customer care network all around the region.
For more information, please contact:-
Niveen Ismail - Jotun Egypt.
Florida Tower, El Sheikh Aly Gad El Haq, Sheraton Heliopolis, Cairo
Tel: 022 265 1800 - Fax: 022 265 1801
Email: info@jotun.com.eg
Heba Gamal - GlobalStars for Publishing and PR Solutions.
41 Ibrahim El-Hendy st. , Heliopolis-Cairo
Tel: 02 2 419 5212 - Fax: 02 2 419 8141
Email: h.gamal@globalstarseg.com
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