Brenntag

Brenntag is a global distributor of chemicals and ingredients, describing itself as the market leader in its field. Founded in Berlin in 1874 and headquartered in Germany, the company operates in over 70 countries through more than 600 locations and employs more than 17,300 people. Its business connects customers and suppliers across the chemical industry and manages complex supply chains, supported by tailor-made application, marketing and supply chain solutions.

The company is organised into two global divisions. Brenntag Essentials handles agile global distribution of industrial chemicals and ingredients. Brenntag Specialties provides innovation and solutions for specialty chemicals and ingredients in the Life Science and Material Science markets. Across both, Brenntag offers a full-line portfolio of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients, backed by technical and formulation support, comprehensive regulatory know-how and digital solutions.

Legal and regulatory work sits at the centre of the offering: the company treats regulatory expertise as a distinct service to customers alongside technical and formulation support. Its stated domain areas include chemical distribution, specialty chemicals, ingredients, supply chain management, regulatory know-how, digital solutions and sustainability.

Brenntag states that it pursues specific goals to factor environmental and social effects into its strategic business decisions. Other cultural signals include a focus on agility as a distribution partner, innovation and tailor-made customer solutions.