8 May 2015
Jotun China Won the Norway Asia Business Award 2015
Shanghai, China, May 8, 2015 –Jotun, one of the world’s leading producers and distributors of paints, coatings, and powder coatings, annouced that it has won the Norway Asia Business Award (NABA) 2015 at Norway Asia Business Summit organized by Norwegian Business Associations in Asia .The summit has been held since 1998, to create a top platform focusing on competitiveness and opportunities for Norwegian companies in Asian region.
The 2015 summit, held in April, in New Delhi, India, was attended by more than 200 business professionals from a wide variety of Norwegian companies. The conference program included the announcement of the NABA Award 2015 winner, the prestigious award program that recognizes the Norwegian company for its outstanding achievement in Asia. Jotun received this year’s award for its successful business operations, commitment to sustainability and innovation capability in China.
” Jotun has a long history of developing and manufacturing high quality, cost efficient and environmental friendly products and solutions,” said Mr. Erik R. Aaberg, Vice President for North East Asia, Jotun. “We are very honored to be the first China-based Norwegian company receiving this top-level award, which strongly validates of our efforts and achievements for local development, innovation and corporate social responsibility. The Asia region, and China in particular, are of significant strategic importance to Jotun. The winning of this award further motivates us to continue our efforts and commitment to the China market.”
Jotun has achieved sound performance in China since establishing its operations here in 1993, covering marine, protective, decorative and powder coatings business. With its commitment to exceeding customer expectations, the success has been born out of the long-term relationship built with local employees, customers, suppliers and partners, as well as the contribution to local environment and economy as a responsible citizen in China.
