Hempel Expands R&D in Spain
MARITIME INDUSTRY: With the new centre in Spain fully operational, Hempel looks to boost its R&D activities and offer customers some of the best performing and competitive coatings solutions in the industry.
The new fire protection laboratory includes an advanced testing area with furnaces, pilot manufacturing and application in an impressive 1000m2 area.
“With the new R&D facility and dedicated team, we have overcome many of the challenges in developing an intumescent product range. We now look forward to bringing these important products to market and providing even greater value to our customers and stakeholders”, says Hempel Business Development Manager Lars Risum.
The market for passive fire protection through intumescent coatings is expected to increase over the coming years. By expanding their product portfolio to include this important safety solution, Hempel also furthers its strategic goal for growth in the Protective coatings segment.
“Along with a state-of-the-art facility, we have also established a team with years of experience in intumescent product development”, says Lars Risum.
Hempel has worked with fire protection coatings for many years. Now, with the new centre in Spain fully operational, Hempel looks to boost its R&D activities and offer customers some of the best performing and competitive coatings solutions in the industry. The new fire protection laboratory includes an advanced testing area with furnaces, pilot manufacturing and application in an impressive 1000m2 area.
Source: Hempel / maritimedanmark.dk
