Protecting assets. Improving businesses
We’re guardians of our customers’ most valuable assets. From bridges and boats to power stations and homes, our coatings can be found around the globe, protecting our customers’ assets and equipment from corrosion. They bring colour to our homes and places of work, and extend the service lives of assets and equipment, increasing return on investment.
But we do much more than just protect and beautify. We work closely with customers to find solutions to their biggest challenges. We help them optimise their processes, reduce maintenance costs, cut down on waste and improve environmental performance.
Our customers trust us with their most valuable assets. We earn this trust every day through our technical expertise and the superior performance of our coating solutions.
Hempel around the world
Find out more about our company, history and way of working.

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.
Our global growth strategy
Our industry is growing rapidly, and we want to remain ahead of the curve as we expand both geographically and in terms of the customers and industries we serve.
We will achieve this by:
- Constantly focusing on the customer
- Delivering sustainable growth – both organically and through acquisitions
- Always working to improve our own operational efficiency
- Hiring the best people and empowering them to do what they do best
