Hempel A/S

Every day, Hempel A/S coating advisors can be found at newbuild sites, production lines, dry docks and workshops 👷♀️👷♂️ Trained and certified to meet strict international safety standards, they help customers to improve their processes, reduce maintenance expenses, minimise waste, and enhance the environmental performance of their assets. No matter which country you’re in, we have expert coating advisors ready to support your project.    #CoatingAdvisors #ConnectingToCustomers #GlobalTeam #TrustedPartner 

Every industry has its benchmark standards to ensure safety, reliability and long-term success 🔎📋 For asset owners in the offshore oil and gas industry and the offshore wind industry, NORSOK M-501 plays a crucial role. The NORSOK M-501 standard sets out how to best protect structures and assets from corrosion in some of the harshest offshore environments 🌬🌦🌊 🛡 We asked three Hempel A/S experts to talk us through how the latest updates to NORSOK M-501 will impact customers and partners. 💡 Lars Thorslund Pedersen, Lead Subject Matter Expert, clarifies what NORSOK M-501 is and the focus of the updates; 💡 Raquel Morales, Specification Manager Energy Solutions, explains what the updates to NORSOK M-501 mean for customers and partners; and 💡 Lenka Provaznikova, Manager, Marketing Communications Energy, shares how Hempel is helping asset owners to navigate these changes. Check out what our experts have to say in this presentation, and how we’re guiding customers and partners through the changes 🤝🏼 #Coatings #NORSOK #OffshoreWind #OilAndGas #TrustedPartner

To celebrate Hempel A/S’s 109th anniversary this week, we’re shining the spotlight on some fascinating objects in our archives ⌛📖 The office desk of our founder, J.C. Hempel, has pride of place at our headquarters in Denmark. But what’s this we see on his desk today? 👀 There’s a triangular-shaped vintage tin of yacht varnish. But why is it in this distinctive shape? 🔎 To help solve the mystery, we spoke to Hempel’s Thomas Olsen, Marketing Director, Yacht. “It could be for a couple of reasons,” says Thomas. “The most likely is for efficiency purposes. These triangular tins stack neatly in boxes, minimising wasted space compared to round tins.” “The other explanation could be a marketing angle,” continues Thomas. “Because it’s an eye-catching design and, on one of the tins, it even says ‘Ask for the varnish in the triangular tin’.” Hempel’s range of yacht coatings has evolved over the decades to include durable topcoats to the advanced fouling-release system, Silic One, that is free from copper and biocides. “Hempel’s assortment of yacht coatings has gone from strength to strength, and this is thanks to our talented colleagues in R&D,” adds Thomas. “It means our customers have a wide choice of products and can experience increased sailing speeds while reducing emissions and fuel consumption.” #Anniversary #Coatings #NowAndThen #PackagingDesign #Vintage #Yacht

Jørgen Christian Hempel received his first order for ready-mixed paint in 1915, which he delivered on his bicycle with the cans of paint dangling from the handlebars. Today, Hempel A/S offers thousands of products that protect, beautify and improve the performance and sustainability of our customers’ most valuable assets. We’re more than 7,000 colleagues located all over the globe serving customers in 100 countries. “It is the will to want that creates the skill to do.” - J.C. Hempel #Anniversary #HempelAtHeart

To celebrate Hempel A/S’s 109th anniversary this week, we’re delving into the archives to uncover moments in our history - and to help us tell stories from the present 💙 The office desk of our founder, J.C. Hempel, has pride of place at our headquarters in Denmark. But what do we see on his desk today? 👀 It’s a photo album of J.C. Hempel’s travels around the world 🌍 One of the photos shows him cutting the ribbon during the inauguration of our factory in Barcelona. The handwritten text is in Danish and reads: “From the opening of the Barcelona factory April 1964”. Sixty years on, the campus (as it’s now known) in Barcelona comprises two sites - Polinyà and Santa Perpétua. The campus houses a factory, office buildings and an R&D centre, which includes the Passive Fire Protection Centre of Excellence ✨ Today, we talk to Hempel colleague Marta de Araoz Iñiesta, Spain Facilities Manager, where she tells us a bit about herself and what it’s like to work at the campus. “I’ve been working at Hempel for 11 years, collaborating with brilliant colleagues in various roles, including R&D. Today, I oversee all building-related activities, ensuring that the infrastructure and services are maintained. “One of my main objectives is to ensure that the buildings are problem-free so that our 260 colleagues can work under the best conditions. This includes inspecting buildings, determining site requirements, and optimising the use of space and equipment in the most efficient way. “A good day at work for me is when I see projects moving forward and that colleagues have the right resources so they can perform at their best. “Creating a collaborative spirit among colleagues is crucial, and a safe working environment plays a vital role in this. When we feel secure expressing ourselves and work together towards common goals, inspiration naturally flows.” #Anniversary #FacilitiesManagement #Factory #HempelAtHeart #NowAndThen 📷 Thanks to Pernille Fritz Vilhelmsen for contributing photos to this post.

The office desk of our founder, J.C. Hempel, has pride of place at our headquarters in Denmark. But what’s this we see on the desk today? 👀 It’s a mechanical calculator from the 1940s 🧮 The note on the machine explains that Hempel A/S’s accounting colleagues used it up until 1970! Fast-forward 54 years, and Hempel colleagues Philip Friis Nielsen, Senior Manager Consolidation Systems, and Sylvia Chioni Wørmer, Senior Financial Controller, Accounting, Controlling & Tax, tell us a bit about themselves and what it’s like to be part of Group Finance at Hempel today. H: What made you decide to join Hempel? P: Hempel isn't just a workplace; it's a gateway to a world of thrilling career opportunities. I joined 11 years ago and it’s been nothing short of extraordinary. I've had the chance to take on special projects ranging from Strategy and Business Partnering to Group Finance and M&A. My career has taken me to China and Australia, fuelling both personal growth and professional enrichment. S: I’ve been with Hempel for just over two and a half years, and it’s been a fantastic journey of growth and learning. Hempel’s commitment to sustainability and innovation drew me in. I wanted to be part of a forward-thinking team that makes real impact in the industry. H: What’s the best part about your job? P: Being at the forefront of continuous digitalisation. We process millions of transactions in an instant thanks to advanced finance systems, data and streamlined processes. This ensures top-tier financial compliance and performance, and propels us into a future where efficiency and innovation will drive our continued success. S: The best part is the dynamic nature of my role. Each day brings new challenges and opportunities to improve our financial processes, and the added bonus is that I get to work alongside a talented and diverse team. H: What makes ‘a good day at work’ for you? P: I’m involved in various projects where I get to collaborate with colleagues in different business units across the globe. Working in a dynamic atmosphere like this reinforces the sense of purpose in our work. Knowing that we’re making a meaningful difference together is incredibly motivating. S: A good day is when I see the tangible results of our efforts - whether it’s a successful financial report or solving a tough problem. Collaborating with my team and contributing to Hempel’s success makes it all worthwhile. H: Thank you, Philip and Sylvia! To celebrate Hempel’s 109th anniversary this week, we’re delving into the archives to uncover moments in our history - and to help us tell stories from the present 💙 Follow along this week for another journey back in time! 🔎 #Accounting #Anniversary #Finance #HempelAtHeart #NowAndThen 

The Hempel Foundation was established in 1948 by our founder, J.C. Hempel. Its mission is to make a positive impact in the world by accelerating change within Education, Biodiversity and Science 💙 All of us at Hempel A/S contribute to the good works of the Hempel Foundation by doing what we do best for our customers through our daily work 🤝🏼 Each year, Hempel gives colleagues the opportunity to apply to experience first-hand the global philanthropic work of the Hempel Foundation. It’s called the iWitness tour. Joining from all over the world, colleagues travel to witness some of the Hempel Foundation’s sustainable development projects 🌍 Meet Abi Constantine, Marketing Copywriter, Farrow & Ball, who was selected to take part in last year’s iWitness tour to Rwanda. In this video, we hear Abi’s impressions when she and the other iWitness tour participants helped eco-rangers plant trees in the Nyungwe Forest National Park 🌳 The Hempel Foundation works with the African Parks Network to support conservation efforts at the park by engaging with local communities, investing in local enterprise and unlocking the park’s potential for eco-tourism. #Biodiversity #Education #CompanyWithPurpose #Conservation #Rwanda #SociallyCommitted

🌍 The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) sets new standards for 50,000 companies on sustainability and social responsibility. It requires more transparency than any other sustainability reporting standard and is transforming the way companies report on environmental, social and governance (ESG) topics 🔎 The directive was a key theme at this week's Nordic Business Network for Human Rights (NBNHR) meeting. Hempel A/S’s Vasileia Stavrakaki, Head of ESG Reporting, delivered a keynote on how we’re preparing to meet the requirements, with the first step being a double materiality assessment. This will define the important ESG issues for Hempel that must be described and reported for the 2025 financial year. We caught up with Vasileia to get her highlights from the meeting. “It was wonderful to exchange knowledge with peers from other NBNHR member companies and to see that we’re not alone in this journey,” says Vasileia. “The CSRD requires sustainability information to be audited as thoroughly as financial data, which means that ESG will now be a more detailed part of Hempel’s annual report process. However, the CSRD should be considered more of a tool for transparency and not just a way to measure corporate sustainability performance.” “The team at Hempel is doing a first-class job in helping us to prepare for future reporting,” continues Vasileia. “It’s been a great opportunity to involve colleagues from across the organisation to identify the topics that are important for Hempel to report and have a voice on.” Hempel is a member of the NBNHR - a network of companies that work with human rights impacts in their organisations or supply chains. Members include: Arla, Bestseller, BioMar, Coop Danmark, Danfoss, Fazer Group, Grundfos, Inter IKEA Group, LEGO Group, Neste, Norsk Hydro, Novo Nordisk, Pandora, Statkraft, Tetra Pak, Vestas, Volvo Group, Yara International and Ørsted. #CSRD #DoubleMateriality #ESG #Sustainability Danish Institute for Human Rights

🚢 The performance of Hempel A/S’s cutting-edge silicone-based hull coating solution, Hempaguard X7, and its ability to accelerate decarbonisation efforts in the maritime industry are now third-party validated by DNV 🎉 Achieving more than 4,000 applications worldwide since its launch in 2013, Hempaguard helps vessels cut through water more easily, improving speed and saving on fuel and emissions 🌏 The introduction of even more ambitious decarbonisation targets, set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in 2023, helps drive demand for Hempaguard, as many stakeholders in the industry search for the best solutions to help reduce their fuel consumption and carbon footprint. “At Hempel, we’ve long known that Hempaguard stands out in the industry for its superior performance and environmental benefits, helping our customers save costs and improve their bottom line,” says Hempel’s Alexander Enström, Executive Vice President and Head of Marine. “But DNV’s third-party validation and verification is an important milestone for us to reach and only reinforces the credibility of Hempaguard’s unmatched performance in the market.” Read more by clicking the link below 👇🏼 #DecarbonisingShipping #EnergyEfficiency #MarineCoatings #Sustainability Hempel Marine

Rain is bad news for wind turbine blades - especially the leading edge. It causes erosion, reduced aerodynamic properties and (worse!) less energy generation 🌧⚡ Hempel A/S’s product innovation for wind energy customers involves testing protective blade coatings using our in-house Rain Erosion Test (RET) facility - the most advanced equipment to carry out such tests 🚀 This process was essential in the development of our leading-edge protection (LEP) coating solution for wind turbine blades, Hempablade Edge 171. Find out more here 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/d4xBK4AN #Coatings #EnergyEfficiency #GlobalWindDay #PowerOfLess #Sustainability #WindEnergy