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Achieving net organic growth above the market in 2015 and acquiring new companies, including Jones-Blair Company in March, Hempel saw total top-line growth of 20%.
In addition, the company delivered an EBITDA of 220 million euros, 33% higher than in 2014 and the third record at the level of EBITDA of the company consecutively.
"2015 was a remarkable year for Hempel. Our focus on delivering products that add real value to customers has been very successful. At the same time, we have continued to invest in our own capabilities and internal efficiency, and our results in recent years demonstrate that this dual approach is working," said Pierre-Yves Jullien, who retired from his role as President and Group CEO of Hempel on March 29. He continues his association with Hempel as a member of the Hempel Foundation Board.
The company said that in many ways, 2015 was a key year for them. It celebrated its 100th anniversary and marked the end of its One Hempel – One Ambition growth strategy, which has seen Hempel's sales grow by 76% and EBITDA by 90% over the past five years. In 2016, the company launched a journey to excellence, a new strategy that focuses on further increasing customer orientation and internal efficiency.
