News

The News section features current press releases of the Brenntag group and an archive of older news from past years.

09/02/2010
Brenntag Canada appointed as Canadian distributor for BASF’s Gas Treatment Solutions

BASF Corporation has entered into an agreement with Brenntag Canada Inc. to serve as the exclusive distributor for BASF’s Gas Treatment and Technology Solutions in Canada, effective Sept.1, 2010.

08/12/2010
Brenntag reports strong growth in sales and profits across all regions in second quarter 2010

Brenntag (WKN A1DAHH), the global market leader in chemical distribution, continues its growth path in the second quarter of 2010.

08/02/2010
Brenntag adds to its strong market position in North America

Brenntag, global market leader in chemical distribution, continues its growth path and has agreed with Houghton Chemical Corporation (HCC) to acquire certain assets of the Industrial Chemicals & Solvents division of HCC for a total purchase price of USD 7.1 million.

07/05/2010
Brenntag significantly expands its market presence in Asia Pacific with acquisition of EAC Industrial Ingredients Ltd. A/S

Brenntag, global market leader in chemical distribution, further expands its market position in the growth area Asia Pacific by acquiring 100% of the shares of EAC Industrial Ingredients Ltd. A/S, a sizeable provider of chemical distribution solutions in South and South East Asia. Selling company is Copenhagen based The East Asiatic Company Ltd. A/S, a stock-listed Danish company.

10/16/2009
Brenntag acquires East-Chem Inc.

Effective October 1, 2009, Brenntag, the global leader in chemical distribution, has acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of its former joint venture partner East-Chem Inc.

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