Due to the escalation of raw material prices, Hempel will increase sales prices of its products and solutions.
Hempel has launched Futureproof, its new sustainability framework for delivering on their strategic goal of sustainability leadership.
On February 18, Hempel A/S signed an agreement to acquire Wattyl, a leading paint manufacturer for the decorative and protective segments in Australia and New Zealand, with the aim to create a strong synergy for continuous growth.
Alexander Enström has been appointed by Hempel as the company's new head of the marine segment.
Hempel has received from Vestas the Sustainability Award 2020 for supporting them on their journey to become CO\2\ neutral by 2030.
Vestas and Hempel have signed a new strategic partnership to cooperate around innovative solutions for surface protection of wind turbines, with the aim of reducing the CO\2\ footprint of the production of wind turbines.
Camilla Travis was appointed Group Director for Marketing at Hempel A/S.
Since 1 August 2020, Katarina Lindström has become the new Executive Vice President and COO of Hempel.
Hempel began the construction of a new factory in Yantai Chemical Industrial Park to strengthen its presence in China.
From 1 July 2020, Pernille Lind Olsen becomes the new Group Vice President for Hempel Europe & Africa.
Katarina Lindström will join Hempel as Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer from 1 August 2020 and will play a central role in delivering on the company's ambition to double in size.