Hempel acquires to accumulate

摘要

To increase its presence further, Hempel has announced that it has acquired The Netherlands-based Schaepman's Lakfabrieken B.V, a Dutch supplier of specialised industrial, protective and decorative coatings. The acquisition is part of Hempel's five-year growth strategy, One Hempel - One Ambition, and supports its goal of becoming one of the world's top-10 largest coatings suppliers by the end of 2015. The acquisition will enable Hempel to benefit from Schaepman's proven expertise in protective coatings, the company has said. At the same time, existing Schaepman customers will gain access to Hempel's broad range of products and expert global support. Hempel's global presence will also ensure Schaepman's specialist products are available to a wider customer base.