Jotun Paints Partners with Key Civic Groups in Move to Renovate and Restore Historic Egyptian Landmarks


Leading paint manufacturer plays integral role in ongoing initiative to restore famous places in Egypt

Jotun Paints, one of the world's leading producers and distributors of paints and powder coatings, continues to play a key role in the local community's ongoing efforts to restore and renovate historical Egyptian landmarks. The leading company has been supplying essential materials like paints, tools and clothes to various civic groups involved in the restoration and renovation initiatives.

Over the last few weeks, various civic groups and Jotun have implemented the repainting of the sidewalks in Al Hussein Street in Azhar, the fences along Al Hussein University Hospital and the replanting and redecoration of the garden in front of Al Hussein Mosque. Also, the whole area of Amr Ibn Al Aa's Mosque and nearby St. George Church, which include its sidewalks, fences and front lawns were repainted and repaired. The metal fences and sidewalks of Al Shakakini Palace in Ghamra also underwent repainting along with the area surrounding Ahmed Ibn Tulun Mosque.

"Jotun continues to heed the local community's call to help in the ongoing effort to renovate and restore iconic Egyptian places," said Tor Hatlo-Johansen, General Manager, El- Mohandes Jotun Egypt. "We affirm our support to this move and will continue to supply essential equipment and materials needed in the move to restore these key places. Jotun understands the important value that these places play in defining Egypt and we are more than eager to help out in bringing them back to their old glory."

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 the recently opened plant in the Al Quoz area of Dubai, UAE - the biggest worldwide for Jotun and the Middle East.

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, 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.

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