Usalco acquires Brenntag Southwest coagulants business

USALCO, LLC, a leading provider of water treatment solutions for municipal and commercial customers, announced that it has acquired the coagulant manufacturing business of Brenntag Southwest, Inc.  Brenntag’s coagulants business is based in Houston, TX, and serves a diverse group of municipal and commercial water treatment customers in Texas, a key growth region for USALCO. … Read more

Brenntag to acquire Solventis, a solvents and glycols distributor

Brenntag, the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, announced the agreement to acquire Solventis Group, a glycols and solvents distribution company operating from Antwerp, Belgium, and from the UK.  Ewout van Jarwaarde, Chief Executive Officer Brenntag Essentials, commented: “Brenntag Essentials combines a cost-efficient network of last mile service operations with regional sourcing and … Read more

Brenntag Acquires North American NaOH Distributor, OWI Chlor Alkali

Brenntag, the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, today announced the acquisition of OWI Chlor Alkali (Old World Specialty Chemicals, LLC, and Old World Logistics, LLC) from Old World Industries, LLC in Northbrook, Illinois. The business units will be integrated into Brenntag Essentials’ existing network in North America, significantly expanding Brenntag Essentials’ local … Read more

Brenntag acquires Chinese specialties distributor

Brenntag, the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, announced the acquisition of Shanghai Saifu Chemical Development Co., Ltd., one of the most respected market leaders in specialty distribution with expertise in Personal Care Chemicals in China. The acquisition of Saifu in China fits Brenntag’s acquisition strategy as a leading consolidator in the industry … Read more

Brenntag Expands Specialties Distribution in Saudi Arabia

Brenntag, the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, announces the partnership with the Al-Azzaz Chemicals Company via a 75/25 joint venture. While Brenntag has been active in Saudi Arabia, this joint venture greatly expands the company’s presence and footprint with one of the largest speciality chemicals distributors on the Arabian Peninsula. Henri Nejade, … Read more

Brenntag Increases Profit and Intends to Raise the Dividend

Brenntag AG, a global chemical and ingredients distribution company announced on Wednesday that its profit grew by 1.6% for full-year 2019. Profit before tax grew 1.6% from last year to EUR633.4 million. Operating EBITDA reached EUR1 billion, a year-on-year increase of 11.3%. The earnings were benefited by the initial application of IFRS 16, despite difficult … Read more

Brenntag to Acquire Brazilian Chemical Distributor Quimisa

Brenntag, the global market leader in chemical and ingredients distribution, has signed an agreement to acquire Quimisa SA including its logistics subsidiary Quimilog. German Torres, Chief Executive Officer of Brenntag Latin America: “For Brenntag, the acquisition of Quimisa is an attractive investment with a strong infrastructure which will allow us to increase our market position … Read more