26.02.2010 • NewsBrenntagIPO

German Chemicals Group Brenntag Plans IPO

German chemical distributor Brenntag is aiming for an initial public offering in the first half of 2010, most likely before the Easter holidays in early April, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters. Brenntag had no immediate comment.

Brenntag, bought by private equity group BC Partners for more than €3 billion in 2006, had sales of €7.4 billion in 2008 and has about 11,000 employees in more than 64 countries.

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Specialty Chemicals in a Shifting World
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Specialty Chemicals in a Shifting World

Jennifer Abril, President & CEO of SOCMA, discusses the impact of new tariffs and the importance of regional supply networks in the specialty chemical industry.

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Digitalization in the Chemical Industry

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Sudden shifts in demand, supply shortages and global collapse have put immense pressure on pharmaceutical logistics. To address these challenges, PHARMAP 2025 brings together industry experts to discover AI-driven supply chain optimisation, strategic logistics partnerships and digital solutions that enhance efficiency and resilience in the pharmaceutical supply chain.