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IN THE NEWS

Wattyl Australia and New Zealand CALENDAR
Join Hempel Group OF EVENTS

June 8, 2021
750 new colleagues to the Hempel family Basics of Electrocoat Webinar
today,” said Lars Petersson, CEO of Hem-
www.electrocoat.org
pel. “We share many similarities, which
makes the acquisition a perfect strategic July 13-16, 2021
fit. United, we will create a strong platform Powder Coating Week
for continuous growth and leverage our Orlando, FL.
https://conference.powdercoating.org
knowledge, expertise and market strengths
to remain a trusted partner of our cus- September 13-16, 2021
tomers in Australia and New Zealand.” Fabtech 2021
The acquisition is part of Hempel’s McCormick Place, Chicago, IL.
ambition to double its revenue to EUR 3 www.fabtech-chicago-exhibition.com
Lars Petersson billion by 2025 as outlined in its Double September 21, 2021
Impact strategy. CASF Golf Tournament
In other news, Wattyl Australia and New “We have taken the first major step on Whistle Bear, Cambridge, ON.
Zealand is now officially part of Hempel. our growth journey, which will see us build www.casf.ca
With the acquisition, Hempel says it is leadership positions in chosen geographies
September 28-30, 2021
strengthening its footprint in Australia and and segments. With Wattyl as part of the
ABRAFATI 2021
New Zealand significantly. Hempel Group, we are gaining a strong
Sao Paulo, Brazil.
On February 18, 2021, Hempel A/S footprint in Australia and New Zealand,
www.abrafatishow.com.br
signed an agreement to acquire paint and while pursuing our strategic ambitions for
coatings manufacturer Wattyl Australia the Decorative, Infrastructure and Energy October 4-6, 2021
and New Zealand from The Sherwin-Wil- segments in our South & East Asia region,” Women in Finishing Forum
Embassy Suites South Bend at
liams Company. added Petersson.
Notre Dame, South Bend, IN.
Hempel received formal customary ap- Wattyl has an annual turnover of EUR
www.ccaiweb.com/page/WiF
proval from authorities in Australia and 150 million and has been a household name
New Zealand and the acquisition was in Australia and New Zealand for more November 2-4, 2021
closed on March 31. than 100 years. SUR/FIN
“I am very happy to welcome Wattyl and www.hempel.com Detroit, MI.
www.nasfsurfin.com
November 4-6, 2021
Woodworking Machinery Supply and Expo
Mississauga, ON.
Sherwin-Williams Announces Resignation www.woodworkingnetwork.com/event
s/woodworking-machinery-supply-
of President and Chief Operating Officer conference-and-expo
April 5-7, 2022
American Coatings Show
Indianapolis, IN.
www.american-coatings-show.com
April 26-29, 2022
PaintExpo
Karlsruhe, Germany
www.paintexpo.com
May 25-26, 2022
Canadian Paint and Coatings
The Sherwin-Williams Company an- deep and experienced global team con- Association Annual Conference
nounced that David B. Sewell, President tinues to move forward with great momen- Quebec City, QC.
and COO, resigned effective March 12, tum, focused on delivering solutions to our www.canpaint.com
2021, to become CEO of another company customers and executing on initiatives that
June 2022
outside of the coatings industry. will drive sustained long-term success.”
Fabtech Canada
“We thank David for his many contrib- Sewell’s COO role will not be filled im-
Toronto, ON.
utions to Sherwin-Williams over his 14 mediately, the company says, while Morikis
www.canada.fabtechexpo.com
years with the company, and we wish him will serve as President in addition to his
much success in his future endeavors,” says current role.
John G. Morikis, Chairman and CEO. “Our www.sherwin.com
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