Hempel Acquires Leading Dutch Coatings Manufacturer
LYNGBY, Denmark - Hempel has acquired Schaepman’s Lakfabrieken B.V, a leading Dutch supplier of specialized industrial, protective and decorative coatings. The acquisition is part of Hempel’s five-year growth strategy 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 expertise in protective coatings. At the same time, existing Schaepman customers will gain access to Hempel's broad range of products and global support. Hempel's global presence will also ensure Schaepman's specialist products are available to a wider customer base.