Statement from the Chairman
I welcome you to our website. I hope you will take this opportunity to learn more about the Hempel Foundation, our role as the ultimate owner of Hempel A/S and all of the Hempel Group, and how our projects support charitable work around the world.
Hempel A/S is a world leader in the coatings industry. Based on the best coating solution competencies, leading research and technological development along with the best service in the coating industry Hempel provides first class coating solutions to the market leaders within a wide range of industries globally, as well as within the decorative segment. The key to Hempel’s success is the 5,000 hard-working, skilled and loyal employees in the Hempel Group worldwide.
Hempel’s achievements during the last, nearly 100 years have been based on the ideas and philosophies of Hempel’s founder, the late Jørgen Christian Hempel. His values continue to guide us today.
In addition to maintaining a sound financial base for the Hempel Group, the Foundation is also committed to charitable work that support projects for the common good around the world.
We have a particular focus on education of children in need and supporting research into environmentally sustainable technologies. With these international projects, we believe we can contribute to making our world a better place.
Richard Sand
Chairman, Hempel Foundation
