Our History

Find out more about Brenntag's history. Having entered the chemical distribution business in 1912, Brenntag has successfully expanded to become the world market leader in full-line chemical distribution.

  • 1874

    Founding of Brenntag

    Philipp Mühsam founds egg wholesale business in Berlin that later becomes Brenntag

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  • 1912

    Entry into chemical distribution business

    Entry into chemical distribution business

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  • 1943

    Headquarter moves

    Headquarters moves from Berlin to Mülheim an der Ruhr

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  • 1966

    Acquisition of Balder

    Brenntag becomes multinational, acquiring Balder in Belgium

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  • 1970

    U.S. business established

    U.S business established; continued acquisitions in European and North American chemicals distribution business 1970 - 1979.

    Acquisition
  • 1991

    Hungarian market

    HCI Kft. estabilshed in Hungary, which becomes later Brenntag Hungária Kft.

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  • 2001

    Acquisition

    Neuber aquired HCI and the continue under the company Brenntag

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  • 2004

    Distribution Center

    Distribution center in Budepest opened

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  • 2010

    Prime Standard Segment

    Brenntag share is traded at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in the Prime Standard Segment.

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  • 2011

    Acquisition of Zhong Yung (International) Chemical Ltd.

    By acquiring Zhong Yung (International) Chemical Ltd. Brenntag achieves the strategic market entry in China. The acquisition will take place in two steps and will be completed by 2016 presumably.

    Acquisition
  • 2012

    Market leader

    Brenntag has successfully expanded to become the world market leader in full-line chemical distribution.

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  • 2015

    Capacity development

    Modernisation and capacity improvements at the Budapest site

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  • 2016

    Anniversary

    Brenntag celebrates 25th anniversary of its presece in Hungary

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