About Brenntag

Brenntag is the global market leader in chemical and ingredients distribution. The Germany based international company manages complex supply chains for both chemical manufacturers and consumers by simplifying market access to thousands of products and services. It combines a global network with outstanding local execution. Therefore, Brenntag is the industry’s most effective and preferred channel to the market for partners – really living its philosophy: “ConnectingChemistry”.

Brenntag operates a global network with more than 640 locations in 77 countries. With its global workforce of more than 17,500 employees, the company generated sales of EUR 12.8 billion (USD 14.4 billion) in 2019.

Brenntag manages the business regionally and holds leading market positions across Europe (#1), North America (#3), Latin America (#1) (measured in terms of sales) and a first footprint in the Asia Pacific market place. Its customers are active in diverse end-market industries such as coatings, food, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, personal care and water treatment, thus making the German company to a large extent independent from specific industries or regional markets.

Brenntag follows a continued profitable growth strategy targeting selected customer industries and focusing on taking over activities from chemical producers seeking outsourcing options. In addition the company constantly seeks acquisition opportunities with a focus on the growth areas of Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe, thus continuously expanding the geographic coverage and reinforcing its position as market leader.

One of the biggest milestones in the company’s history Brenntag achieved with the successful initial public offering (IPO) on March 29, 2010. Since that time the shares of Brenntag AG were floated in the prime standard segment of the Frankfurt stock exchange. The IPO was an important logical step in the company's growth strategy. The additional financial resources obtained from the initial public offering and the associated capital increase Brenntag will use to further expand their global leading market position. The quick advancement to the MDAX on June 21, 2010 was a proof for the growth strategy of Brenntag.

The company is led by an experienced board of management combining decades of expertise in the chemical distribution and manufacturing sector. CEO Steven Holland together with CFO Georg Müller, Jürgen Buchsteiner and William Fidler form a management team that is highly experienced in chemical distribution, characterized by clear commitments to profitable growth and safety, with strong track records and project management skills.