HEXPOL Share As An Investment
Since its initial public offering in 2008, HEXPOL has generated shareholder value with a steady return on equity, which has, on average exceeded 15 percent in recent years. HEXPOL's dividend policy is to distribute 40 to 60 percent of profit after tax for the year as dividend to HEXPOL's shareholders, provided that the company's financial position is regarded as satisfactory.
Strong growth orientation
HEXPOL's strategy is to grow both organically and through acquisitions with good operating margins and strong operating cash flows. The companies that are acquired are always within the company's core areas, requiring detailed knowledge about the units acquired and the relevant market. The Group has consistently acquired companies in already established markets and new markets, and built new units under its own auspices in emerging markets, such as China and Mexico.
HEXPOL has grown organically and through acquisitions, from sales of nearly 500 MSEK in 2001 to sales of 22,046 MSEK in 2023.
HEXPOL holds strong global market positions in advanced polymer compounds (Compounding), gaskets for plate heat exchangers (Gaskets) and wheels made of polymer materials for forklifts and castor wheel applications (Wheels). The ambition is to be a market leader, ranking number one or two, in selected technological or geographical segments.
HEXPOL has 54 production units and sales organizations in Europe, America and Asia that, through a coordinated network, can deliver flexible solutions to global system suppliers and OEM manufacturers in a coordinated network. HEXPOL is represented in most industrial segments requiring leading knowledge and development capabilities in advanced polymers, the largest segments being the automotive and engineering sectors.
HEXPOL's customers impose rigorous demands and have high expectations in terms of flexible and fast deliveries of customer-specific polymer compounds or components (gaskets, wheels) that are to resolve new challenges, often in the most demanding environments. Other requirements include uniform quality and global delivery capabilities.
By offering the best service in the market, cutting-edge expertise in polymeric materials and solid knowledge of applications, HEXPOL demonstrates that it strengthens its customers competitiveness in their relevant markets, frequently in direct cooperation with OEM and system suppliers' own development departments. HEXPOL offers customerspecific solutions in areas rubber, TPE and thermoplastics as well as in Gaskets and Seals, and Wheels.
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Strategies That Generate Value
We help customers worldwide to secure critical applications with advanced polymer solutions.
Vision
HEXPOL’s vision is to be a market leader, ranking number one or two, in selected technological or geographical segments, in order to generate growth and shareholder value.
Business concept
HEXPOL’s business concept is to operate as a product and application specialist in a limited number of selected niche areas for the development and production of polymer products.
HEXPOL aims to be the most attractive partner for customers in key sectors, such as the automotive, building and construction, engineering and transportation sectors, the energy sector, the consumer sector, the cable and wire industry and manufacturers of medical technology, plate heat exchangers, forklifts and castor wheels, by offering innovative and specialized polymer compounds and solutions.
Operational strategies
To maintain its long-term profitability and sustainable competitiveness, HEXPOL attaches great importance to the competitiveness of each individual business unit. To attain the company’s vision, the following operational strategies are applied:
Strong global market positions
HEXPOL shall be a market leader, ranking number one or two, in selected technological or geographical segments. As a leading player in advanced polymers, our strong positions also afford us a clear advantage when seeking growth opportunities through acquisitions. We are well-acquainted with the market, at the local and global level.
Add value for customers
With the best service in the market, cutting-edge expertise in polymer materials and solid knowledge of applications, technical support and constant development, we strengthen our customers' competitiveness in their markets.
Most cost-effective company
Through continuously improved processes, by decreasing costs and eliminating waste, having well-invested production units with a high level of technology and broad-based expertise in a flat and cost-effective organization, we ensure that we are the most cost-effective company.
Efficient supply management
Through continuously focus on finding cost-effective supplier solutions were volume- and technology benefits are taken advantage of we ensure an efficient supply management. Close cooperation with the customers through local presence also creates the opportunity for efficient solutions.
Superior management expertise
Skilled and experienced management teams working on the basis of global coordination and a continuous exchange of experience enable all the units to adapt to the best practice in the Group and the industry. As well, short and prompt decision-making processes and time efficient implementation boost the organization’s capacity.
Sustainable development
The work with sustainable development is focused on solving challenges in the near future but also on building preparedness for future expectations and requirements. An important part of sustainability work is to develop resource-efficient production methods and products with a low climate impact.