Brenntag SE is a Germany-based global distributor of chemicals and related products. The company connects chemical manufacturers with industrial and commercial customers, supplying a broad portfolio of industrial, specialty and process chemicals used across sectors such as manufacturing, water treatment, food and nutrition, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, energy and personal care.
Brenntag organizes its activities around two principal businesses: Brenntag Essentials, which distributes large-volume industrial and process chemicals, and Brenntag Specialties, which provides specialty chemicals, ingredients and application-focused solutions. In addition to sourcing and distribution, the company offers services that may include storage, transportation, blending, formulation, repackaging, technical support and supply-chain management.
Founded in Berlin in 1874, Brenntag has developed into an international chemical distribution group serving customers and suppliers across Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Africa. Its global network supports the handling and delivery of chemicals in accordance with applicable safety, regulatory and environmental requirements.
Brenntag is headquartered in Essen, Germany, and its shares trade on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Christian Kohlpaintner has served as the company’s chief executive officer since 2020.
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