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Hempel reports record-breaking profitability in 2025
Hempel has achieved its highest profitability to date, with a free cash flow of EUR 259 million and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 18.2 %. Strong performance in the Marine segment and continued progress...
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Hempel announces CEO succession plan as Michael Hansen steps down
Global coatings manufacturer Hempel has announced the resignation of its CEO Michael Hansen, effective early 2026. The company has launched a search for his successor, focusing on continuity and strategic...
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Hempel appoints Malgorzata Kolton as new Head of Marine
Hempel has appointed Malgorzata Kolton as Executive Vice President & Head of Marine. She will take up the role on 1 January 2026, bringing extensive international leadership experience to strengthen...
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CIN acquires Hempel Industrial
CIN has acquired Hempel Industrial B.V., based in the Netherlands. This acquisition is intended to bolster CIN’s position in the European market and to broadens its product portfolio.
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Sales development of Top 5 companies in the paints and coatings industry
Over the past five years, the top 5 companies in the paints and coatings industry have experienced significant developments in their sales figures, painting a picture of the market and its growth potential....
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Hempel appoints Chief Technology Officer
Hempel appoints Emilie Barriau as Chief Technology Officer, a new position in the Executive Group Management, bringing a dedicated focus on Innovation.
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Hempel enters strategic partnership with CVC to accelerate long-term growth
The Hempel Foundation, in agreement with the Hempel Board of Directors, has agreed to invite CVC Funds to become a minority investor in Hempel to help accelerate Hempel’s ambitious long-term organic...
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Hempel announces the sale of J.W. Ostendorf and Renaulac as next step on strategic journey
The prospective new owner, Fidelium Partners, would take over the production site in Germany and stores in France, together with around 500 employees and a portfolio of customers.
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Britt Meelby Jensen nominated to Hempel Board of Directors
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ambu A/S, Britt Meelby Jensen, has been nominated to replace Susanna Schneeberger as board member of Hempel A/S.
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Former Russian factories of PPG, Hempel and Jotun now united
According to a "Coatings World" report, the Lithum Group, the former Russian branch of Norwegian paint maker Jotun, has become the largest coating manufacturer in Russia after taking over the business...
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A very competitive market
Challenging - this is the best way to describe status quo of the European paints and coatings market. Katarina Lindström from Hempel provides an overview by addressing various factors that have an impact...
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Hempel publishes statement on Russian business activities
Coatings manufacturer Hempel has published a statement that company products had been indirectly delivered to the construction of the Kerch Strait bridge, Simferopol Airport on Crimea and some Russian...
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Michael Hansen to succeed Lars Petersson as CEO of Hempel
Michael Hansen will step into his new position on 15 October 2022.