Hempel was founded 1915 in Denmark. The company is the first, which produces and markets ready paints and coatings. After 100 years, it is the largest independent manufacturer of industrial and marine coatings.Today the Hempel Group of companies has grown to become a world-wide enterprise comprising 11 research and development facilities, 27 manifacturing plants, 48 sales offices and 150 stock points strategically situated on all five continents.