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.
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2016
Anniversary
Brenntag celebrates 25th anniversary of its presece in Hungary
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2015
Capacity development
Modernisation and capacity improvements at the Budapest site
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2012
Market leader
Brenntag has successfully expanded to become the world market leader in full-line chemical distribution.
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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.
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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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2004
Distribution Center
Distribution center in Budepest opened
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2001
Acquisition
Neuber aquired HCI and the continue under the company Brenntag
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1991
Hungarian market
HCI Kft. estabilshed in Hungary, which becomes later Brenntag Hungária Kft.
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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.
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1966
Acquisition of Balder
Brenntag becomes multinational, acquiring Balder in Belgium
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1943
Headquarter moves
Headquarters moves from Berlin to Mülheim an der Ruhr
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1912
Entry into chemical distribution business
Entry into chemical distribution business
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1874
Founding of Brenntag
Philipp Mühsam founds egg wholesale business in Berlin that later becomes Brenntag
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