Biesterfeld

Transforming Distribution Strategies

Experts of Ataman Chemicals, Barentz, Biesterfeld, Brenntag, BÜFA Chemicals, CSC Jaeklechemie, Häffner, IMCD, Krahn Chemie, Möller Chemie, Nordmann, RN Chemicals, and Stockmeier share their opinions

Statement: Stephan Glander, CEO, Biesterfeld

CHEManager asked executives and industry experts from a broad range of chemical distributors to share their views on how their companies are dealing with this changing economic environment and the resulting opportunities and challenges.

Excellence in Pharmaceutical Distribution and the Critical Role of Good Distribution Practice (GDP)

Companies in pharma can improve their raw material sourcing through a strategic partnership with a distributor.

Biesterfeld Acquires South African Composite Technology Provider Aerontec

In a move to continue its geographical expansion, Hamburg-based German distributor Biesterfeld has acquired Aerontec, a South African supplier and distributor of advanced composite materials and related technology.

M&A Activity in the Chemical Distribution Industry

Mergers & acquisitions activity in the chemical distribution industry was high in 2021, but current macro-economic conditions may have a dampening effect on the number of deals that will conclude by the end of this year.

Biesterfeld Takes Majority of GME Chemicals

Hamburg-based German distributor Biesterfeld has closed its acquisition of a majority stake in Singapore-based GME Chemicals. The distributor did not quantify the size of the stake but said it plans to purchase the remaining shares over a five-year period. The parties have agreed not to disclose details of the transaction, which will leave GME’s management team and employees in place.

M&A Activity Will Continue, No Doubt!

Analysis of the mergers & acquisitions activity in chemical distribution under the impression of the pandemic situation and how it might develop going forward.

Circular Economy

The chemical industry is on the threshold of a new era – the age of circularity. We asked industry experts to share their opinions on this transformational topic.

Biesterfeld Buys Lindberg & Lund

Biesterfeld Exclusive German Distributor for Polyprocess

Pavlo Prykhodchenko Appointed General Manager of Biesterfeld Ukraine

Experts Statements: Peter Wilkes, Biesterfeld Spezialchemie

E-Commerce Platforms in the Chemical Industry

Digitalization is a very important topic not only in the chemical industry as a whole, but also in chemical distribution.

E-Commerce Platforms in the Chemical Industry

Biesterfeld Russia Appoints Svetlana Dikina as General Manager

M&A in Pharma and CRO/CMO Industry

Successful Partnerships

Biesterfeld Creates Healthcare Unit

Biesterfeld and Kao in Swiss Alliance

Biesterfeld wins "Golden Sensory Award" at in-cosmetics global 2017

Biesterfeld Expands Portfolio with Bio-gen’s Plant Extracts

Chemical Distribution 4.0

Service Is at the Core of Our Business Model

A Chance for Better Customer Service

We Actively Face the Challenges

Open to New Ways of Doing Business

‘It’s Going to Be a Marathon, Not a Quick Race’

Investment in Digital Technologies

No One-Size-Fits-All Solution

Managing Our Work Will Require New Skills

Digital Transformation — a Top Management Issue

‘Digitalization Transforms Communication’

Acceleration with Limits

Digitalization Will Not Affect Everything

‘A Blessing and a Curse’