Hempel A/S

Whether it’s braving open-water swimming or charting new paths, Matt Fletcher, Segment Development Manager, Linings at Hempel A/S, loves a challenge 🌟 We spoke to Matt before he heads for the ADIPEC Exhibition and Conference, to learn about his journey and what’s next for Hempel in tank linings 💡 H: How did you get into the coatings industry? M: My German skills! I became fluent after completing part of my engineering studies in Germany. A polymeric solutions company needed an engineer who spoke a foreign language. I took a chance and here we are 25 years later! H: Who are your customers and what are their challenges? M: Many of our customers are in the oil and gas industry, where running storage tanks profitably is crucial. This requires keeping tanks operational for as long as possible while ensuring high safety standards to prevent leaks that could cause fires and environmental harm. Tank linings are special coatings inside these tanks that protect them from corroding and leaking. H: Why did you decide to join Hempel? M: With over 20 years’ experience in the tank linings market, it’s fair to say I’m passionate about it! I see a great opportunity for Hempel here and I think it’s exciting to lead the linings strategy at a global level. In addition, it was easy to join Hempel knowing that our daily work contributes to the philanthropic work of our majority owner, the Hempel Foundation. H: What does your role involve? M: I support our sales colleagues around the globe, to help them sell linings with training and joint customer visits. To ensure Hempel continues to meet our customers’ needs in the future, I guide the linings innovation and R&D projects. We’re about to launch two new tank lining products, and I’m excited to showcase them at ADIPEC next week. I advise customers on which solutions would be best for their tank linings. One of the tools that helps me do this is Hempel’s sustainability product scorecards. They allow customers to compare the sustainability profiles of their chosen Hempel coating systems. You could say I’m a sustainability product scorecards superfan! I’ve given presentations about them at AMPP: Association for Materials Protection and Performance, and I’m proud to say that a new standard is being created in the coatings industry as a result. H: How do you recharge outside of work? M: I’m a keen swimmer and love open-water swimming. I was part of a six-person relay team that swam from Ireland to Scotland where the water temperature was 14°C. What an experience! We couldn’t see the bottom of the sea, just an endless blue-green expanse. The jellyfish were clear to see though! Beautiful from a distance but a bit worrying when they came close! Hempel sponsored the team, and we raised over €8,000 for the IFS Foundation, which aims to break the poverty cycle in rural Sri Lanka. H: Thank you, Matt! 🫱🏽🫲🏽 You can meet Matt at ADIPEC in Abu Dhabi, UAE from 4-7 November 2024 in Hall 12, Booth 12240

Visitors loved our coating sample tower when they visited Hempel A/S’s booth at the China Wind Power 2024 exhibition 💫 “The coating samples for wind turbine blades and offshore foundations and towers attracted significant attention from customers and visitors,” says Daping Zhu, Marketing Project Manager at Hempel. Daping and our Wind team welcomed visitors to the booth and showcased Hempel’s innovative coating solutions designed to protect the entire wind turbine - from base to blade. Congratulations to the team on a fantastic exhibition! 🎉 💡 Hempel has been a supplier to the wind energy industry for over 40 years. 🌏 We’ve delivered high-performance coating solutions to many of the world’s wind farms, ensuring long-term durability and performance in even the harshest conditions. #Offshore #TrustedPartner #WindPower 

🔎 Finding talent with the right skills is one of the biggest challenges in the world according to Finans, the Danish digital business news platform. In an interview with Finans, Birgitte Vinzentz Gade, our Vice President of People Experience & Development, shares insights into our approach at Hempel A/S. “If we start looking for the skills we need, which can be acquired through jobs in other industries, we suddenly have access to a much larger talent pool,” states Birgitte. She emphasises that all our 7,000 colleagues are considered talents 🌱 From our global eLearning platform, offering over 30,000 resources, to our leadership development programme, Lighthouse, for our most senior leaders, Hempel focuses on nurturing each individual’s abilities and goals at all levels across the organisation. “Neither the place where employees work, nor their function, gender or age should be an obstacle to being perceived as a talent that can grow with us,” adds Birgitte. The article is in Danish and behind a paywall. Subscribers can access it by clicking the link 👉🏽 https://lnkd.in/dbimmeJp

Everything we do at Hempel A/S has greater impact ✨ Through our daily work, all Hempel colleagues contribute to the philanthropic work of our majority owner, the Hempel Foundation 💙 This means our colleagues’ hard work and dedication not only make a difference to our customers, but also contribute to a greater purpose. Sasmita Nayak, Digital Hub Lead at Hempel, shares her experience of what motivates her and her Digital colleagues. 🔎 Right now, we're looking for more Digital colleagues who want to build a career contributing to our global impact through visionary products and services. 🌟Have a look at our Careers page to see if we could be a fit for you https://lnkd.in/eJtvpS8x

🌱 A week of growth and exploration Svetlana Pereverzeva, our Vice President of Group Finance, has just spent a week with other senior global Hempel A/S leaders, as part of Lighthouse, a talent programme for our most senior leaders. 💡 Developed and delivered entirely by Hempel employees, Lighthouse focuses on strategy, execution and leadership. Svetlana and her group spent the week exploring the essence of authentic leadership. Part of the programme included visiting philanthropic projects in Tanzania that are driven by our majority owner, the Hempel Foundation 💙 ✨ We asked Svetlana for her highlights from the trip: H: What was your ‘aha’ moment from the training? S: A previous leadership training I attended before joining Hempel focused on telling leaders what to do differently. In contrast, this week focused on maximising our strengths and making us aware that our biggest strength has the potential to cast the longest shadow. The point being that we need to watch that we don’t overplay this strength. This approach was a revelation for me. H: What part of the training will you first put into practice when you get back to the office? S: I will take my colleagues’ advice onboard and make it a point to pause and breathe more often :) On a serious note, I plan to incorporate more time for reflection in my day, seek feedback from colleagues and actively listen so I can respond more thoughtfully. H: How has this experience impacted your personal and professional growth? S: Meeting other Hempel leaders in an unconventional setting was an amazing opportunity because it helped us to get to know each other better, appreciate our differences and understand each other’s preferences which will enhance our efficiency.  H: What made you smile? S: Being able to see for myself the philanthropic work of the Hempel Foundation. It’s impressive to see how the Hempel Foundation carefully selects which projects to engage in, ensuring they make a real and tangible difference. Knowing that our daily efforts at Hempel contribute to this incredible work fills me with pride and justifies the dedication and intensity we bring to our roles. H: What advice do you have for colleagues or aspiring leaders who want to develop their leadership skills? S: Embrace your strengths and stay true to yourself. Genuine leadership begins with authenticity. H: Thank you, Svetlana! #CompanyWithPurpose #HempelAtHeart #LeadershipDevelopment #SociallyCommitted #Tanzania    📸 Pernille Fritz Vilhelmsen 

We’re excited! 🤩 It’s Hempel A/S’s fourth year in strategic partnership with the Above & Beyond Group - the leading experts in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).  Supporting the Womenomics Global DE&I Summit 2025 is one of the ways we want to show our colleagues, customers, and partners around the world our commitment to inclusion for all 💙 The theme of the summit is ‘Inclusive Leadership - Shaping Sustainable Workplaces’, with insights shared by international DEI experts who can educate, motivate and inspire us all with concrete tools and inspirational stories ✨  The summit will take place at The Royal Danish Opera in Copenhagen on 3 June 2025 and will be streamed globally 🌏 To learn more about the summit, visit the Above & Beyond Group’s website here 👉🏽 https://lnkd.in/eJyVwhhs #Copenhagen #DEI #HempelAtHeart #InclusiveLeadership #WomenomicsCPH Above & Beyond Group Tine Arentsen Willumsen

Strengthening partnerships and connecting with colleagues 🫱🏽🫲🏽🌏 Our Group President and CEO, Michael Hansen, and CTO and Executive Vice President of Technology, Emilie Barriau have been in China this week, visiting customers, partners and Hempel A/S colleagues 🌟 Michael and Emilie’s agenda included a visit to our North Asia headquarter offices in Shanghai. The day began with an office tour, followed by a townhall meeting facilitated by Hempel’s Xinwei Liu, Vice President, APAC Marine 🎤 Customer visits were up next for Michael and Emilie, where they engaged in productive discussions about the collaboration between our customers and Hempel: 🫱🏽🫲🏽 The Chinese-Polish shipping company Chipolbrok  🫱🏽🫲🏽 The global offshore equipment manufacturer, China Merchants Heavy Industry Michael and Emilie couldn’t leave Shanghai without taking a stroll along the Bund, the city’s iconic landmark and most famous mile 📸 Emilie concluded her visit with a tour of our state-of-the-art factory in Zhangjiagang, which opened last year, where she also had the opportunity to meet and connect with our colleagues. Want to see more of Michael and Emilie’s tour? Check out the photos here 👇🏽  https://lnkd.in/dM6iJcA7 #Culture #GlobalTeam #Leadership #Shanghai #TrustedPartner Zhang Qiang

This week, we’re taking you on a journey through our operations in China🤩 Our Group President and CEO, Michael Hansen, and CTO and Executive Vice President of Technology, Emilie Barriau are in China visiting customers, partners and Hempel A/S colleagues 🌟 Stay tuned for more updates and insights from their visit! 📸 First up was a tour of our Yantai factory by Factory Manager, Xiaoqin Song. Michael and Emilie were impressed to hear how the factory’s recent automation upgrade is:  ✅ boosting production efficiency;  ✅ reducing waste; and  ✅ improving the work environment. Michael and Emilie were warmly welcomed by our colleagues in Yantai, where they hosted a townhall meeting. They discussed the significance of our business in the region, celebrated recent successes in China, and reflected on our Hempel culture. The session concluded with an engaging Q&A session 🎤 Wanhua Chemical Group has been a valued partner to Hempel for years. Michael and Emilie attended a Strategic Cooperation Signing Ceremony between the two companies along with Hempel’s Yujiu Xu, Director, Energy Sales China, kevin liu, Global Category Director, Yi Zheng, Territory Manager, Energy Sales, China North, Xiaoqin Song, Factory Manager, and Jianxue Wang, FG Warehouse Worker. Representatives of the Yantai government were also in attendance 🫱🏽🫲🏽 Signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) marks a significant milestone in the relationship between Hempel and the Wanhua Chemical Group and symbolises a shared commitment to a win-win future. Check out the photos from Michael and Emilie’s visit! 📷 #GlobalTeam #Leadership #TrustedPartner

Do you have a passion for innovation and technology? ✨ Our colleague, Natalia Skórowska, Junior CRM Solution Designer, shares her experience of driving digital initiatives at Hempel A/S 👩🏼💻 We aim to be a trusted partner, leveraging technology to set ourselves and our customers apart in the market. And our Digital team plays a crucial role in this. 🔎 Right now, we're looking for new colleagues who want to build a career contributing to our global impact through visionary products and services. Have a look at our Careers page to see if we could be a fit for you 🌟 https://lnkd.in/eJtvpS8x #Careers #Digital #Hiring #Innovation

🐘 Look out for trespassing elephants! 🐘 For the next leg of the iWitness Tour, our 10 Hempel A/S colleagues travelled four hours east of Iringa to the stunning Udzungwa Mountains National Park 🌳🌄 Home to over 400 bird species and 2,500 plant species, the park is a globally recognised biodiversity hotspot supported by the Hempel Foundation. The park hosts rare primates like the Udzungwa red colobus and Sanje mangabey monkeys, found nowhere else in the world 🐒 Our brave and adventurous team hiked through the jungle to enjoy a refreshing swim by the waterfall. 💡They also met with the local community and learned about their inspiring efforts to protect vital habitats. In partnership with the Southern Tanzania Elephant Program (STEP), a local organisation supported by the Hempel Foundation, farmers are able to safeguard their crops from invading elephants through the establishment of an innovative elephant corridor. 🐝 This corridor strategically diverts elephant traffic away from fields, incorporating bee hives as natural barriers. Why? Because elephants are afraid of bees! This clever solution not only protects crops but also allows elephants to thrive in designated grazing areas. It’s a win-win-win for nature, local farmers and elephants alike! 🐘💚 #Biodiversity #HempelAtHeart #iWitnessTour2024 #SociallyCommitted #Tanzania