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Jotun said it maintained its No. 1 position in marine coatings despite the “horrific” market conditions of the past few years by adapting, evolving and building to stay ahead.
“There are clear signs of light at the end of the tunnel,” CEO Morten Fon said, referencing the fact that Jotun signed contracts for three times the number of new buildings in 2018 as it did the previous year. “Short to mid-term, there are better times ahead.”
Jotun has been a familiar face at Nor-Shipping since the Oslo and Lillestrøm-based event week began 54 years ago.
Fon calls it a “vital arena” to meet the firm’s global customer base, showcase innovations and take the pulse of an industry that, like Jotun, is constantly evolving.
“Nor-Shipping provides a window into the future,” he said. “Gathering a vast array of industry stakeholders in one place so we can gauge development, identify trends and plan cooperation to f
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