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Klaus-Michael Kuehne died at 89, transferring his $49 billion empire, including stakes in shipping and chemicals specialist Brenntag, to the Kuehne Foundation. Succession plans raise questions about f
Brenntag has signed an agreement to acquire South Korean beauty and personal care ingredients distributor Woojin Trading Co to strengthen its regional position. The deal is expected to close in Q4 fol
Brenntag SE raised its full-year earnings guidance after Q2 operating EBITDA exceeded estimates at €450 million. Improved margins and robust demand drove the increase, though the company remains cauti
Brenntag CEO Jens Birgersson details how organizational simplification aided response to supply shocks from the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz closure. The crisis triggered volatile pricing and regiona
Brenntag inaugurated a new life sciences innovation and application center in Shanghai to enhance technical expertise for beauty, care, food, and nutrition sectors.
Brenntag reported lower earnings and sales amid a challenging market environment, prompting an increase in its cost-cutting targets. Despite this, the company reaffirmed its stable profit outlook.
Brenntag reported lower 2025 profits and sales in preliminary results, with operating EBITDA missing analyst estimates. The company forecasts flat earnings for 2026.
Brenntag has secured a distribution agreement with Brazil’s Nanum to include graphene nanoplatelets, graphene oxide, and other nanomaterials in its specialty portfolio.
Brenntag expands its distribution partnership with Westlake Epoxy to supply epoxy resins in India's CASE and construction markets.
Brenntag has expanded its distribution partnership with Givaudan into Malaysia and Singapore, strengthening its presence in Southeast Asia for beauty ingredients.
Brenntag will continue as title sponsor of the Women in Chemicals annual conference and assume an elevated corporate sponsor role starting in 2026.
Brenntag has agreed to acquire Airedale Group, a UK distributor with £81M in annual sales, with completion expected in Q1 2026.
Brenntag reported declining earnings and announced further restructuring under its new CEO, who halted plans for a divisional split. While 2025 guidance was lowered to the low end of the range, third-
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