Jotun Australia Pty Ltd

80 Aumuller Street, Cairns, Queensland, Australia | Mining

Jotun is one of the worlds leading manufacturers of paint, coatings and powder coatings. The Group has 74 Companies and 39 Production facilities on all continents. In addition, Jotun has agents, branch offices and distributors in more than 80 countries. The Jotun Group has four divisions, and its head office is in Sandefjord, Norway. Jotun Australia Pty Ltd is part of the worldwide Jotun group and operates in three out of the four divisions in Australia - Protective Coatings, Marine Coatings and Powder Coatings. Jotun Australia's head office and manufacturing plant is located in Brooklyn, Victoria with Branches and Distributors in all States and Territories of Australia, including major regional areas.The Jotun Group is a matrix organisation divided into seven regions responsible for the sale of Decorative Paints and Performance Coatings (Marine, Protective and Powder Coatings). The company has 33 production facilities in 20 countries, 68 companies in 43 countries and is represented in over 90 countries around the world.Jotun's founder, Odd Gleditsch sr., opens a combined colour/ship supply store in Sandefjord. It was a good time for the whaling industry, and Gleditsch sr. soon worked his way into the business of supplier to the whaling fleets in Sandefjord, Tønsberg, and Larvik.Odd Gleditsch sr. played a very special role in the development of Jotun. His personality had an extraordinary influence on the company, on employees, among customers, and on everyone with whom he came in contact. He had a particular gift for creating enthusiasm among employees at all levels. He once said; 'If I have a secret weapon, it is my ability to find able employees and to listen, and listen carefully, to their thoughts, suggestions and ideas.' Many people would say that it was this very way of thinking that created the able employees.

 

Company Details
Company NameJotun Australia Pty Ltd
Business CategoryMining
Address80 Aumuller Street
Cairns
Queensland
Australia
ZIP: 4870
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