Jotun Paints opening 80 stores in Kerala

Jotun Paints is planning to set up 80 retail stores in Kerala by 2011 to strengthen its retail footprint in the state. Kerala decorative paint market was estimated at Rs 600 cr and offered opportunities to expand production as well as distribution. Currently the company has 55 retail outlets in the state and will significantly add more over the next few months. Expansion of the retail stores in the state will be a new sunshine opportunity in the region’s signage industry.