Anthony Locicero, Associate editor04.01.21
With immediate effect, Wattyl Australia and New Zealand is now officially part of Hempel.
On Feb. 18, 2021, Hempel A/S signed an agreement to acquire paint and coatings manufacturer Wattyl Australia and New Zealand from The Sherwin-Williams Company.
Hempel received formal customary approval from the relevant authorities in Australia and New Zealand and the acquisition was closed on March 31.
Wattyl is now officially a part of the Hempel Group.
“I am very happy to welcome Wattyl and 750 new colleagues to the Hempel family today," Hempel CEO Lars Petersson said. "We share many similarities, which makes the acquisition a perfect strategic fit. United, we will create a strong platform for continuous growth and leverage our knowledge, expertise and market strengths to remain a trusted partner of our customers in Australia and New Zealand."
The acquisition is part of Hempel’s ambition to double its revenue to €3 billion by 2025 as outlined in its Double Impact strategy.
“We have taken the first major step on our growth journey, which will see us build leadership positions in chosen geographies and segments," Petersson said. "With Wattyl as part of the Hempel Group, we are gaining a strong footprint in Australia and New Zealand, while pursuing our strategic ambitions for the Decorative, Infrastructure and Energy segments in our South & East Asia region."
Wattyl has an annual turnover of €150 million.
