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With an annual production capacity of 200,000 tons, Hempel’s new factory in Yangtze International Chemical Industrial Park in Zhangjiagang will be the company’s largest production site in the region. It will be inaugurated in 2022, replacing Hempel’s existing production facilities in Kunshan. A groundbreaking ceremony was held at the site, led by Michael Mei, Group Vice President of Hempel in North Asia. “China is a growing market for Hempel that will continue to grow in the coming years. This is our second groundbreaking ceremony for a new factory in China in 2020 – a combined investment of USD 270 million that will expand our total production capacity in China significantly. I’m very proud to be part of a company that is so clearly committed to the region,” he says. new R&D facility Hempel also opened a new R&D facility in Zhangjiagang Hempel also opened a new R&D facility in Zhangjiagang. The company has a network of 15 R&D centers across the globe. The new facility replaces its existing R&D center in Kunshan and will be a hub for the development of sustainable coating solutions aimed at customers in China. Michael Mei comments: “At Hempel, we have a very strong focus on sustainability. We are investing in knowledge and technology so we can meet the ever-growing need for sustainable coating solutions. Our new R&D facility in Zhangjiagang gives us the opportunity to further develop innovative and sustainable solutions for customers in our region.”  Facts about the new Hempel factory Location: Yangtze International Chemical Industrial Park, Zhangjiagang City, Jiangsu Province, China Investment: USD 170 million Size of land: 136,000 m2 Production capacity: 200,000 tons per year Coating types: high-solids, solvent-free, waterborne, and antifouling

For the first time, coatings manufacturer - Hempel A/S participates in the UN climate summit COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. Hempel joins the summit to support and push for accelerated decarbonization, especially in the maritime and renewable energy industries. Addressing climate crisis “The climate crisis is an urgent global challenge. Nobody can stand alone in this. I am proud that Hempel is at COP27 to take part in conversations about how we can accelerate moving the needle toward a decarbonized future." "There are technologies available to us already and now is the time to implement these solutions,” says Hempel Group President and CEO, Michael Hansen. Science Based Targets Its premium vessel hull coating has already enabled fuel savings equivalent to 27 million tonnes of CO2 At COP27, Hempel will be looking to add voice to important conversations in the renewable energy and shipping industries, in which our sustainable coating solutions enable our customers to reduce emissions. Its premium vessel hull coating has already enabled fuel savings equivalent to 27 million tonnes of CO2 over more than 3,000 applications.  Having approved Science Based Targets, Hempel will share current practices turning ambitions into action and call for partners to share how it can accelerate the journey to lower carbon emissions in their value chains. sustainability “We strive to put sustainability at the heart of everything we do. Like all companies, we have a responsibility to reduce the emissions our operations create and the number of resources we use." "To this end, our Science Based Targets will see us reduce our Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% in 2026. We are also addressing our Scope 3 emissions, committing to a 50% reduction across our full value chain by 2030,” says Michael Hansen. COP27 Hempel’s presence at COP27: Hempel is part of the Danish Pavilion at COP27. 16 November: Panel discussion with Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping, Danish Maritime Authorities, Topsoe & MAN Energy Solutions - Regulations as a key enabler of maritime decarbonization in the Danish pavilion. 17 November: Panel discussion with Velux and Carbon Trust - Moving from commitments to tangible solutions in Scope 3 in the Danish pavilion. 17 November:  Panel discussion with Velux and Carbon Trust - Moving from commitments to tangible solutions in Scope 3 in the Nordic pavilion.

Global coatings manufacturer - Hempel announces that its Hempafire Pro 400 passive fire protection coating has been certified according to the EN13381-8 standard and granted the CE mark, complementing the already existing BS-476 and ApplusFire certifications. Hempafire Pro 400 maintains the stability of steel structures in the event of a cellulosic fire for up to 120 minutes and brings users a number of efficiency benefits. Passive fire protection (PFP) coatings insulate steel against high heat, which extends the steel’s load-bearing capacity if a fire breaks out, giving valuable extra time for evacuation and emergency response. Reduced total paint consumption Hempafire Pro 400 has been optimized to provide cellulosic fire protection for 90 and 120 minutes and is fully compatible with Hempafire Pro 315, which is optimized for 30 and 60-minute fire durations. Now, both products are third party certified according to EN 13381-8/9 and BS-476 20/21 and available in Europe, Africa, Middle East, South and East Asia and Central America. For both products, third party verified Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) are available. Hempafire Pro intumescent coatings have already proved their success to the PFP industry Hempafire Pro intumescent coatings have already proved their success to the PFP industry thanks to the exceptionally low thicknesses required to protect steel. This, compared to previous similar products, results in reduced total paint consumption, fewer coats to apply and protection delivered in shorter process times. PFP-Related carbon footprint Hempel’s Group Product Manager, Cellulosic PFP, Roger Soler, comments: “We’re very pleased to make Hempafire Pro 400 available to customers that require the EN 13381-8 standard and CE mark. After a very successful launch last year in the UK and Middle East with the BS-476 standard, we can now provide the same cost advantages and project efficiencies to customers in mainland Europe.” Roger Soler adds, “Moreover, during this last year we have also further improved the BS-476 loadings at 2 hours and we received an Environmental Product Declaration. Thanks to the reduced quantity of paint needed in a project, Hempafire Pro 400 can contribute to reducing the PFP-related carbon footprint of buildings.” Different climatic conditions They can be used in Type X exterior conditions and C4-High according to ISO 12944 Both Hempafire Pro 400 and 315 product ranges are available in Fast Dry versions to provide best application results in different climatic conditions and can be used as a single solution for most common steel sections for both in-shop or on-site applications. They can be used in Type X exterior conditions and C4-High according to ISO 12944. The Hempafire Pro range at a glance: Two passive fire protection coatings: Hempafire Pro 315 optimized for 30 & 60 minutes fire protection and Hempafire Pro 400 optimized for 90 & 120 minutes. Lower loadings significantly reduce paint consumption and help to improve drying times. Excellent aesthetic appearance when correctly applied. Excellent application properties – designed with applicators in mind. Same product can be used for most steel profile types, both in-shop and on-site. Can be applied up to 1,600 microns DFT in one coat to minimize the number of coats required. BS 476 20/21 and EN13381-8 approved and third party certified. Approved for Type Y / Type X interior / exterior conditions according to EAD 350402-00-1106 and corrosion environments up to C4 High according to ISO 12944. Offered with a considerable list of primers and topcoats to satisfy full system requirements. Environmental Product Declaration according to EN 15804:2002 +A2:2019 Type III – third party verified by BRE and listed in the Ecoplatform.