Celebrating a milestone
This year marks a momentous occasion as we celebrate our 150th anniversary, signifying an extraordinary milestone in our remarkable journey. From our humble beginnings as an egg wholesale business in 1874 in Berlin to our evolution into the Brenntag of today, the global market leader in chemical and ingredients distribution.
A sustainable future
As an industry leader, we acknowledge our pivotal role in fostering greater sustainability in our value chain. Recognizing the profound impact of our business on the environment and society, we’re resolutely committed to creating value that benefits everyone. Our journey towards a sustainable future is an ongoing endeavor, reflecting our responsibility in the industry.
Looking back on such a long history is a chance to reflect on the people, decisions and challenges that have shaped our company and brought us to where we are today. With curiosity, a great deal of pioneering spirit, and keeping focus in times of change, we at Brenntag have always been successful to adapt to new circumstances. We are evolving with our markets, and we actively shape them.
Our History
From an egg wholesaler to the world market leader in chemical distribution
Since its founding in 1874, Brenntag has successfully expanded to become the global market leader in the distribution of specialty and industrial chemicals, chemical products and ingredients.