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- Brenntag SE, the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution headquartered in Essen, Germany since 2017 and founded in 1874, connects chemical manufacturers with end-users across more than 70 countries through approximately 600 sites and over 18,100 employees. The company offers a full-line portfolio exceeding 10,000 products including industrial and specialty chemicals, acids, bases, solvents, flavorings for food and spirits, and ingredients for diverse sectors such as coatings, food & nutrition, pharmaceuticals, personal care, oil & gas, water treatment, cosmetics, and biopharma; it provides value-added services encompassing just-in-time delivery, product mixing and blending, formulation, repackaging, inventory management, technical support from around 80 application laboratories, and hazardous materials handling. Brenntag operates regionally with leading positions in Europe, North America, Latin America, and expanding presence in Asia Pacific, serving approximately 195,000 customers as a one-stop-shop with tailored supply chain solutions. Recent developments include the 2025 acquisitions of Gefahrstoffzentrum (GSZ) Kaiserslautern to enhance last-mile services in Germany with advanced hazardous-substance processing capabilities generating €10 million in 2024 sales, and mcePharma a.s. in the Czech Republic to bolster EMEA biopharma offerings including GMP biobuffers, liquid blending, and OTC product development; earlier moves feature the 2024 acquisition of Lawrence Industries Ltd. in the UK to strengthen Material Science footprint in coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers, construction, polymers, and rubber industries, alongside PIC and Pharmaspecial for pharmaceutical expansion.