History of Brenntag
Having entered the chemical distribution business in 1912, Brenntag has successfully expanded to become the world market leader in full-line chemical distribution.
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2017
Continued international growth
Brenntag grows through targeted acquisition, including Petra Industries (USA), the pipeline and chemicals services segment of Greene's Energy Group (USA), Wellstar Group (China), Raj Petro Specialties (India), Kluman and Balter Limited (UK), A1 Cake Mixes Limited (UK), Quimitécnica (Portugal and Spain)
Acquisition 2017 -
Official formation of Brenntag South Africa (Pty) Ltd.
Brenntag strengthens chemical distribution in South Africa with the official formation of Brenntag South Africa (Pty) Ltd.
News 2017 -
Brenntag Headquarters move to Essen
Brenntag AG, Brenntag Holding GmbH and Brenntag GmbH move into the new "House of Elements".
News 2017 -
Sustainability Report for the Financial Year 2016 published
Brenntag reports full-year figures for energy consumption and emissions for the first time.
News 2017 -
2016
Further expansion of the market coverage
Acquisition of ACU PHARMA und CHEMIE group (Germany), Whanee Corporation (South Korea), Warren Chem (South Africa), Mayes County Petroleum Products (USA), the Lubricants Business of NOCO Inc. (USA), EPChem (Singapore)
Acquisition 2016 -
Towards greater sustainability
Brenntag achieves Gold status in EcoVadis Sustainability Assessment and becomes full member of TfS initiative.
News 2016 -
Brenntag on the move
Official groundbreaking ceremony for the new Brenntag Headquarters, the "House of Elements" in Essen, Germany.
News 2016 -
2015
Continued international growth
Continued growth through targeted acquisitions, including Lionheart (South Africa), Quimicas Meroño (Spain), Trychem (Dubai), Parkoteks (Turkey), TAT Group (Singapore).
Acquisition 2015 -
Together for Sustainability
Brenntag joins the industry initiative "Together for Sustainability".
News 2015 -
"ConnectingChemistry"
Brenntag reinforces brand identity with "ConnectingChemistry" as its key strap line.
News 2015 -
Brenntag AG expands Management Board to five members
In addition to serving members Steven Holland (CEO) and Georg Müller (CFO), Brenntag managers Karsten Beckmann, Markus Klähn and Henri Nejade are appointed to the Board.
News 2015 -
2014
Expansion of the market coverage
Acquisition of Gafor Distribuidora (Brazil), Philchem (USA), Chimab (Italy), SurtiQuímicos (Columbia), Fred Holmberg & Co (Sweden).
Acquisition 2014 -
Brenntag joins the UN Global Compact
Brenntag joins the UN Global Compact, a worldwide initiative based on CEO commitments to implement universal sustainability principles and to undertake partnerships in support of UN goals.
News 2014 -
2013
Further Growth
With the acquisition of Blue Sky Environment Pty Ltd. Brenntag increases its presence in Australia. Furthermore Brenntag acquires the chemical distribution division of the Zytex Group (India) as well as the operational business of Kemira Water (Denmark).
Acquisition 2013 -
2012
100 Years Brenntag
Brenntag looks back on 100 years of successful history in the chemical distribution industry.
News 2012 -
Brenntag opens new head office in India
Brenntag inaugurates its new head office in Mumbai, India. This new office represents Brenntag’s continued commitment to invest in India and ensures that the company has ample room for its planned growth.
News 2012 -
100 % Free Float
The free float of the Brenntag shares increases to 100 percent through the selling of the remaining shares of Brachem Acquisitions S.C.A.
Acquisition 2012 -
International Expansion
Continued growth through targeted acquisition, including Amco Internacional S.A. de C.V. (Mexico), Petrolube (Italy), ISM/Salkat-Group (Australia and New Zealand), Delanta Group (Argentinia, Uruguay, Chile), TER Corporation and ALTIVIA Corporation (USA)
Acquisition 2012 -
2011
Brenntag gains market access to China
By acquiring Zhong Yung (International) Chemical Ltd. Brenntag achieves the strategic market entry in China.
Acquisition 2011 -
Expansion in North America
Brenntag announces the acquisition of G.S. Robins & Company (USA). The acquisition enables Brenntag to improve its presence in several of Brenntag’s focus industries including the Food & Nutrition and Water Treatment industries.
Acquisition 2011 -
Expansion in Europe and Africa
Thanks to the acquisition of Multisol Group Ltd. (UK), Brenntag further develops its market position in the distribution of specialty chemicals with focus on lubricants and base oils including mixing and blending capabilities in Central and Eastern Europe and Africa.
Acquisition 2011 -
2010
Prime Standard Segment
Since March 29, the Brenntag share is traded at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in the Prime Standard Segment.
News 2010 -
Member of the MDAX index
On 21 June 2010, Brenntag AG joins the MDAX index of Deutsche Börse.
News 2010 -
Acquisition of EAC Industrial Ingredients Ltd. A/S
With the acquisition of EAC Industrial Ingredients Ltd. A/S Brenntag significantly expands its presence in Asia Pacific.
Acquisition 2010 -
Expansion in the USA
Brenntag agrees with Houghton Chemical Corporation (HCC) to acquire certain assets of the Industrial Chemicals & Solvents division of HCC, thus adding to its strong market position in North America. The high quality business provides an important contribution to Brenntag North America’s geographic and strategic position in New England.
Acquisition 2010 -
2008
Brenntag enters Southeast Asia
With the transfer of Rhodia’s chemical distribution operations in Australia, India, Taiwan and the ASEAN countries of Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, Brenntag enters the Asia Pacific region and substantially extends its global distribution network.
Acquisition 2008 -
2007
Continued international growth
Continued growth through targeted acquisitions, including St. Lawrence Chemical (Canada), Ulrich Chemical (USA), Natural World (Italy), Abaci (Turkey), Schoofs (USA), Dipol (Ukraine, Latvia and Russia), Schmidt (Netherlands), Inquimex (Argentina) and Austro Corp. (Mexico), as well as distribution rights in Sweden and Belgium of Yara International ASA (Norway).
Acquisition 2007-09 -
2006
Expansion in the USA, Switzerland, UK and Canada
Continued expansion with focus on achieving leading market positions including acquisitions of LA Chemical (USA)), Schweizerhall Chemie (Switzerland), Albion Chemicals Group (UK), and Wil-Chem Specialty Chemicals (Canada)
Acquisition 2006 -
2005
Expansion in Poland and the USA
Brenntag opens a facility in Poznan, Poland, as well as an integrated distribution center in Lancaster, Texas.
News 2005 -
Acquisition of U.S. business of Quadra
Effective October 31, 2005, Brenntag has aquired 100% of the outstanding shares of Quadra Chemicals Inc., distributor of industrial and specialty chemicals in the USA.
Acquisition 2005 -
2004
Development of facilities in Germany and Brazil
Brenntag records significant progress in the development of facilities, including the fully automatic high-bay warehouse in Duisburg, Germany and the expansion of a key hub facility in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
News 2004 -
Expansion in Poland and Turkey
With the acquisition of Orlen Polimer (Poland) and the founding of a new subsidiary in Turkey, Brenntag Kimya, Brenntag continues to expand its activities.
Acquisition 2004 -
Expansion in the UK
Brenntag acquires the specialty chemicals distribution business from Aquacryl Ltd./Chemacryl ltd. (UK).
Acquisition 2004 -
2002
Purchase of 50% of Biesterfeld Chemiedistribution
Brenntag acquires an initial 50% stake in Biesterfeld Chemistribution, significantly expanding its distribution capacity in Germany. Later on the stake in the company was gradually increased up to nearly complete ownership.
Acquisition 2002 -
2000
Acquisition of Holland Chemical International
Brenntag acquires Holland Chemical International, the then fifth-largest chemical distributor worldwide, with large market shares in Scandinavia, Eastern Europe and the United States, and a leading market position in Latin America, where Brenntag previously had not been represented.
Acquisition 2000 -
1998
Acquisition of Milsov
Brenntag continues expansion in U.S. market.
Acquisition 1998 -
1993
Acquisition of Southchem
Brenntag acquires Southchem (USA), thus continuing its expansion in the U.S. market.
Acquisition 1993 -
1990
Brenntag continues to grow in Europe
Brenntag continues to grow in Europe through acquisitions (including Wülfing, Rühl, and Schuster & Sohn (Germany), GDC, Orchidis and Bonnave-Dubar (France), and Sepic and Bombardieri-Cambiaghi Group (Italy) and joint ventures (including Staub & Co. and CVH Hannover in Germany).
Acquisition 1990 -
Market entry in Central and Eastern Europe
Brenntag's takeover of the Neuber Group (Austria) allows the company to enter into the Central and Eastern Europe markets.
Acquisition 1990 -
1989
Brenntag acquires Crown and PB&S Chemicals
Brenntag continues its expansion by taking over the U.S. distribution companies Crown and PB&S Chemicals.
Acquisition 1989 -
1980
Expansion in the USA
Brenntag's U.S. expansion includes acquisitions of distributors Western Chemical (1980), Textile Chemical (1981) and Delta (1986).
Acquisition 1980-86 -
1970
U.S. business established, acquisitions in Europe
Brenntag establishes its U.S. business and continues acquisitions in the European and North American chemicals distribution business.
Acquisition 1970-79 -
1966
Brenntag becomes multinational
Brenntag becomes multinational, acquiring Balder in Belgium.
Acquisition 1966 -
1950
Expansion in Germany
Brenntag expands its warehousing network and product lines, including inorganic and organic chemicals, solvents, plastics, resins and specialty chemicals.
News 1950-59 -
1943
Relocation of the headquarters
The head office is relocated from Berlin to Mülheim an der Ruhr.
News 1943-44 -
1938
Renaming to "Brenntag"
"Brennstoff–, Chemikalien– und Transport AG” becomes „Brenntag”.
News 1938 -
1912
Entry into chemical distribution business
The company enters the chemical distribution market.
News 1912 -
1874
Brenntag is founded in Berlin
Philipp Mühsam founds an egg wholesale in Berlin, which later will be renamed "Brenntag".
News 1874