Milestones

  • 1983

    Importing paints from Jotun Paints UAE

  • 1985

    Introducing Waterproofing Membrane

    Innovation and Introducing waterproofing membrane from Lanstar Coatings (UK) to Jordan.

  • 1987

    Foundation UGC

     Mahmoud Anabtawi embarked on founding UGC, he was driven by a vision of servicing the construction sector in Jordan with quality construction chemicals and coatings.

  • 1989

    Acrylic Waterproofing Coating

    Production unit of Acrylic waterproofing coating under the brand Uniguard.

  • 1991

    Innovation of Water Based Emulsions

     Production unit of Water based emulsions and putties under the brand Universal.

  • 2001

    From Basement to Roof

     Jotun Jordan was established in the Capital Amman; and signing agreement for exclusive distribution of Jotun Paints in Jordan.

  • 2005

    Company Registration

     UGC is registered as Limited liability company in Amman, Jordan.

  • 2008

    Further Growth

    Many divisions within the company were established to cope with our enormous growth.

  • 2009

    Fast Growth and Expansions

    •  Withaq contracting established as an independent finishing contractor.

    • MP has grown at a fast pace in Joint venture agreement signed with Colorificio MP of Italy – Universal MP is born.

    • UGC has many brands, including UNIGUARD Brand success began as an English franchise in 1986 specializing in acrylic insulation materials and expanded a basket of products that included cement, bitumen and silicon insulation products.

  • 2011

    Continuous Growth and Expansions

     Projects Division is established to cater for the Protective and Decorative markets.

  • 2014

    Foundation of UPT Factory

    Universal Paint Technologies (UPT) was founded, with solution and strategy under one roof.

  • 2016

    The Door to New Business of Retail Market

     Distribution Division is born to sell UGC products to the retail market.

  • 2022

    Branch Sales Productivity & Expansion

     JOTUN services at its 3 main branches and there were more than 35 Jotun multi-colours center operating in Jordan.