Jotun has opened a £ 4.5 million research and development centre at its site in Flixborough , which will focus on passive fire protection and insulation coatings . The 1,600 sq m , two - floor building will house two furnace areas ( to produce intumescent steel ) , mill rooms , laboratories , offices and plant space . “This is an investment with the potential to create a hugely positive ripple effect,” comments Irving. Jotun is based in London and has operations in 45 countries .
Jotun has opened a £ 4.5 million research and development centre at its site in Flixborough , which will focus on passive fire protection and insulation coatings . The 1,600 sq m , two - floor building will house two furnace areas ( to produce intumescent steel ) , mill rooms , laboratories , offices and plant space . Jotun is based in London and has operations in 45 countries .