Jotun Paints, one of the world’s leading producers and suppliers of paints, coatings and powder coatings, has secured an EGP 1 million contract with Alexandria Governmental Bureau and Arab Contractors Company. The deal involves the delivery of 40 tons of white and yellow ‘Road Marking Paint’, which are intended for the streets of Alexandria in Egypt. At present, Jotun Egypt has already supplied a total of 35 tons of paint, and is expecting to complete the delivery and paint works by the end of the year.
The road marking initiative includes all the streets of Alexandria, including main thoroughfares such as Al Corniche St., Gamal Abd Al Nasser St., Al Horria St., and Airport Road. Jotun’s ‘Road Marking Paint’, has been selected after a close study of the volume of vehicles accommodated by the roads, and also due to its excellent durability and quick drying properties. The specialty paint product is an acrylic solvent based formula that is specially formulated to resist abrasion in areas with high traffic, and can also be applied with special glass beads to reflect light.
“We take pride in the fact that our products have been used in some of the most prestigious development and iconic landmarks across the globe,” said Per Harald Engesaeth, General Manager, El Mohandes Jotun Paints Egypt. “Being awarded this project underlines the trust the Government of Alexandria has towards Jotun as a brand and as a team of professionals who has the know-how and experience in completing important government projects with the highest standards of quality. This is also an excellent opportunity for us to showcase the excellent features of our ‘Road Marking Paint’, which has been proven via comprehensive testing from internationally and regionally recognised independent testing laboratories.”
In addition to using only its high quality products, Jotun Paints will also deploy trained and experienced specialists to manage the application of ‘Road Marking Paint’ within the streets of Alexandria. The team’s top priority is to ensure that the site has undergone sufficient surface preparation in adherence to the specifications of the coating system to achieve maximum results. Some of the renowned projects and landmarks in the country wherein Jotun Paints has been a part of include Sofiltel El Gezira, Emaar Prototypes Villas, Beach Club, Marssi, Streets of Dreams, Up Town Cairo, Nile Hilton - Down Town, Fairmont (Nile City) and HSBC Head Office in Cairo; in addition to Mena House Oberoi – Pyramids and Grand Museum in Giza.
About Jotun:
Founded in 1926 in Norway, Jotun - one of the world's leading paint manufacturers established its presence in the Middle East in 1974, with Jotun UAE Ltd. Ever since, Jotun has expanded dramatically throughout the region and is the first paint manufacturer to be awarded the ISO 9001 certification. Jotun has consistently invested in state of the art factories including a plant in Shanghai, China and the recently opened plant in the Al Quoz area of Dubai, UAE, which share the distinction as the biggest worldwide for Jotun.
Jotun has been at the forefront in terms of developing products specifically suited to local conditions. Three decades of experience in the Middle East region, 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, powder, marine, floor/concrete protection 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.
