Our History

Brenntag UK & Ireland's history dates back to 1841 tracing its history back to Glasgow based Richard Smith Chemicals. There were many acquisition over the next two decades, until in 2001, the company became Albion Chemicals. The next major turning point was in June 2006, which saw the acquisition of Albion Chemicals by the global Brenntag Group - although the company continued to operate under its existing 'Albion' brand. 2009 symbolised a new chapter for our company, as we fully embraced the name and brand of our parent company to become Brenntag UK & Ireland.

  • 2019

    Brenntag acquires Tan International Limited

    Brenntag acquires Tan International Limited headquartered in Perth, Scotland. The company is a distributor and blender of specialty and industrial chemicals and ingredients with a broad product and service portfolio for a variety of industries including food and beverage, pharmaceutical, agriculture, and energy.

    Acquisition 17/12/2019
  • 2017

    Brenntag acquires Kluman & Balter Limited and A1 Cake Mixes Limited

    The companies are leading UK bakery ingredients suppliers and specialise in the distribution of a comprehensive range of bakery ingredients as well as a large variety of bakery and confectionary mixes, connecting a diverse range of over 2,000 ingredients across commodities, higher-value items, own brand products and niche or bespoke ingredients.

    Acquisition 18/11/2017
  • 2017

    Brenntag acquires the Water Solutions Business of CCP Gransden

    The acquisition of the CCP Water Solutions business means that Brenntag has become the exclusive distribution partner for the BASF range of Zetag® and Magnafloc® polyelectrolytes throughout the UK and Ireland.

    Acquisition 11/12/2017
  • 2011

    Multisol Acquisition

    Brenntag acquires the UK-based Multisol Group, a market leader in the formulation, blending and distribution of high value fuel and lubricant additives, base oils and speciality chemicals. Multisol operates worldwide with facilities in England, France, Russia and South Africa.

    Acquisition 02/09/2011
  • 2009

    Rebrand to Brenntag UK & Ireland

    Albion Chemicals Group adopts the global identity of its parent company, Brenntag AG, to become Brenntag UK & Ireland following its acquisition by Brenntag AG three years earlier.

    News 01/03/2009
  • 2006

    Brenntag AG Acquires the Albion Chemicals Group

    Brenntag aquires Albion Chemicals Group, the largest independent UK chemical distributor, to enhance position in the UK and Ireland.

    Acquisition 01/06/2006
  • 2001

    Albion Chemicals Group Formed

    Hays sells its non-core chemicals business to a management buy-in team. The new business created is called Albion Chemicals Group.

    Acquisition 30/07/2001
  • 1987

    Hays Chemicals

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    Acquisition 1987
  • 1983

    Durham Chemicals

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    Acquisition 1983
  • 1978

    Hyperzone

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    Acquisition 1978
  • 1974

    Chrystal Chemicals

    Chrystal Chemicals begins operations.

    News 1974