Our work is all around you
Around the world, we collaborate with customers and research institutions to find new ways to solve existing problems. From the engineers in our laboratories to our coating advisors on site, we aim to deliver coating solutions that create value for our customers by helping to protect assets, support maintenance strategies and contribute to operational efficiency.
The industries we work in
Coatings are perhaps the most seen, but most overlooked product in the world. Many man-made structures and pieces of equipment rely on coatings to help protect them from wear, corrosion and other forms of deterioration. Without appropriate protection, some assets can deteriorate more quickly, which may affect their performance and lifespan. So, the next time you look at a house, hospital, boat, bridge or crane, think of the coating that protects it - and think of us.
Liquid engineering
We want to be the best in the business – and that means always looking for innovative ways to improve coating performance, as well as new ways for coatings to improve the world. With R&D centres across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and America, our R&D teams work with customers, research institutes, suppliers and other industries to push the boundaries of what coatings can do – always with the aim of improving our customers’ business performance.
Our R&D work focuses on:
- Research into the latest paint technologies
- Developing new customer-focused products and solutions
- Partnering with customers to tailor solutions
- Working with our technical services teams to deliver high-level technical support
- Reducing the environmental impact of coatings
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Hempel’s Annual Report 2025
