Jotun Paints says its growth over the years to a position of leadership in Qatar is the result of its commitment of giving customers high-quality products and value-added solutions to their protection and decoration needs.

Jotun - through its research and development effort and its attentive ear to its clients wishes - offers products that not only look good but also require simpler preparation, fewer coats and offer longer protection to reduce application and maintenance costs, affording substantial savings both at a project stage and during a building's useful life, says Philippe Fouques, branch manager Qatar.

"The selection of Stucco Antica, a prestigious decorative finish and Jotashield, a high-performance water-based exterior coating - both environment and worker friendly - for the difficult but successful fast-track Doha Intercontinental Hotel project, attests to the value we can deliver to projects,'' he says.

"Our special decorative effect products and techniques, combined with our extensive colour possibilities, mean that the limits are set only by the client's imagination, adding value to his work,'' he comments

Products have been used on several projects in Qatar, prominent among them being the City Centre and Landmark Shopping Complex.

"Our ability to offer high-performance, competitive solutions yielded orders for the Ritz-Carlton Marina I and II where Fenomastic Gold, the most advanced emulsion coating on the market, was specified for its superior finish, properties and long-term economy,'' he adds.

The spokesman continues: "While economy is crucial in increasingly competitive construction markets, we also offer an extra edge through the largest possible choice of finishes to satisfy any taste and decorative trend.

"Jotun Multicolour system is the only one of its kind, which can instantly match products to more than 16,000 colours, including 225 long-lasting exterior shades. Also, the Multicolour network is constantly expanding, making this service more easily accessible to clients.

"Jotun's new products give an expanded choice of special effects and finishes, always with a huge choice of colours and textures and extra quality benefits such as crack bridging coatings that continue to look good despite normal structural movement.

''This year will further see the introduction of Jotafloor, a complete range of superior floor coatings for concrete floor protection.

''These epoxy floor coatings are state-of-the-art technology, backed up by free applicator training and licensing and our experienced on-site technical supervision to ensure that the client achieves the highest quality and economy every time - without the expensive failures too often experienced with this type of coating work.''

"Jotun Paints adds to these unique benefits by offering the best training in the business - the Jotun Decorative Paint School - which imparts its knowledge and experience about products, correct application and decorative techniques to expand the client's skills and contribute to raising productivity," the spokesman adds.

Jotun says it will continue to strive to provide competitive performance products in the widest choice and finishes for the client's profitable, effective construction protection and beautification needs.