About us

Shaping a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions

Across the globe, our products protect, beautify and improve the performance of our customers’ most valuable assets.

From bridges and boats to power stations and homes, our products can be found in almost every country, protecting the world’s buildings, infrastructure and other assets from corrosion. Our coatings are essential to our customers’ businesses. They help minimise maintenance costs, improve aesthetics, reduce waste and increase energy efficiency. They are also essential to sustainability, as they extend the useful lifetime of the assets they protect – helping lower the asset’s carbon footprint across its entire lifecycle.

About Hempel

Dive deeper into our world

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Who we are

Dive deeper into our core values, our unique approach to coatings, and meet the leaders steering our commitment to excellence.

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Media & News

Stay informed about our latest developments, industry insights, and company updates. From product launches to industry trends, immerse yourself in the latest happenings.

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Career

We have employees in more than 80 countries, and we speak almost as many languages. But we're all part of the Hempel family with a desire to paint our world stronger, safer and longer lasting.

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Ethics & Compliance, Quality

Read more about the inspiration behind our innovation and be inspired by our latest innovations.

Fast facts

  • Hempel develops and manufactures coating solutions for the protective, decorative, marine, container, industrial and yacht segments.
  • It was established in Denmark in 1915 and today employs people across the globe. It’s headquartered in Kongens Lyngby, near Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Elevate your insights

Hempel’s Annual Report 2024

In an historic year, Hempel achieved an adjusted EBITDA of EUR 392 million and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 17.9% and welcomed CVC as minority investor, alongside its majority owner, the Hempel Foundation.
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