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Multi-million Pound Investment by Jotun Creates Jobs
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Jotun Paints (Europe) Ltd has consolidated its position as one of the leading paint manufacturers in the UK with a multi-million pound investment into its North Lincolnshire plant in Flixborurgh. The aim is to improve production within the factory by 25 per cent, not only boosting the local economy but creating new jobs.
The move was made on the back of the decision to move production of heavy duty coatings from the company’s Norwegian base to Flixborough. Managing director, Richard Chapman is delighted with the news, saying: “The decision to increase production and invest millions into the plant here at Flixborough is clearly good news. The group has recognised our expertise and capacity by shifting production to Flixborough cementing the long term future of the site in the process.”
Jotun Paints currently employs around 180 people in Lincolnshire, but with the aim of increasing production by an extra six million litres per annum, more employees will be taken on. The company’s coatings have been used on some of the most prestigious projects undertaken recently, including the Eiffel Tower and the Queen Mary II cruise ship.
“This investment allows us to expand our operations to other markets,” continued Mr Chapman. “We anticipate demand from new areas that we are now targeting to complement the European market, including Nigeria, Mexico and Ecuador. With an expected production output in excess of the 30 million litre mark, Jotun Paints is set to become one of the most significant paint manufacturers in the UK.”
