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Rogeiro Wehmuth, general manager for Quimisa and Quimilog, says of the acquisition: “I am proud to join the market leader in chemical distribution in Brazil and be part of a solid team that will combine the strengths of both organisations to capitalise market opportunities.” Anthony Gerace, managing director for mergers and acquisitions at Brenntag Group, is equally optimistic about the venture: “This acquisition will expand our capabilities and service offering in Brazil. The combination of Quimisa’s market position in southern Brazil with Brenntag’s market reach and expertise will benefit our customers and supply partners across the Brazilian market.”
IT HAS BEEN a busy year for Brenntag and things have not slowed down in the third quarter. The German heavyweight in chemical and ingredients distribution has expanded its reach in Latin America, increased distribution agreements across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and has also announced a
international clients with industrial chemicals and a wide range of specialty chemicals including textile auxiliaries, dyes and polymers for the textile, household, food and beverage and paper industries. “The acquisition of Quimisa is an attractive investment with a strong infrastructure which
EYES ON EMEA In the EMEA region, Brenntag has for several years been successfully distributing Corbion’s products throughout various industries across several countries in the EMEA region. Brenntag and Corbion have now strengthened that long-time partnership with an enhanced framework agreement providing an innovative way of working together. Both Corbion and Brenntag agree that collaboration between companies that can ensure the highest levels of product development and service expectations is essential in being able to succeed in today’s markets. Due to this, the cooperation between the two entities is seen as highly beneficial, particularly as Brenntag hosts an incredibly wide portfolio and Corbion provides highly versatile solutions for diverse applications. “The industry is fast moving, and so are Brenntag and Corbion,” says Marco Bootz, regional vice-president EMEA at Corbion. “We are trusted partners for our customers and with our fermentation capabilities we can create relevant sustainable solutions enabling our customers to have great tasting and safe products in the market.” This view is complemented by Uwe
new CEO. Focusing on international expansion, Brenntag acquired Brazilian industrial and specialty chemicals distributor Quimisa and its logistics subsidiary Quimilog. Quimisa, headquartered in Brusque and with 2018 sales of €60.8m, supplies regional and
will allow us to increase our market position in Brazil,” says German Torres, CEO of Brenntag Latin America. “The location of its facilities in the states of Santa Catarina, Paraná and Rio Grande do Sul and its business model enhance our abilities to support the textile and household chemicals industries.”
Schueltke, COO for Brenntag EMEA: “Our business teams will work together in a way which goes beyond traditional distribution, with the aim to service manufacturers to the optimum. Brenntag fully supports Corbion’s strategy to develop sustainable solutions for today’s and future industry needs. We are very
WEATHER THE STORM UPDATE • BRENNTAG HAS ANNOUNCED PLENTY OF NEWS IN THE LAST FEW WEEKS COVERING QUARTERLY RESULTS AND INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL EXPANSION PROJECTS
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