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11/10/2011
Brenntag again delivers strong results and cash flow in the 3rd quarter of 2011 and confirms full-year guidance

Brenntag (WKN A1DAHH), the global market leader in chemical distribution, reported strong results in the third quarter of 2011. Sales increased by 13.6% based on constant exchange rates (9.7% as reported) to EUR 2,218.0 million (Q3 2010: EUR 2,022.6 million).

10/24/2011
Wacker Chemical Corporation Appoints Brenntag Specialties, Inc. Exclusive Distributor - United States

Adrian, MI, October 21, 2011 – Wacker Chemical Corporation announces the appointment of Brenntag Specialties, Inc. (BSI) to exclusively service and distribute VINNAPAS® dispersions and construction polymer products to its U.S. based customers.

10/14/2011
Avenacare™ oat beta glucan shows very positive results in hair care clinical study

Clinical studies carried out using Avenacare™, the oat beta glucan product from Swedish company Biovelop AB, have shown very positive results.

09/07/2011
NACD Presents Annual Responsible Distribution Excellence Award to G.S. Robins, a Brenntag company.

Sacramento, CA - G.S. Robins & Company was the recipient of NACD's 2011 Responsible Distribution Excellence Award, as announced by the National Association of Chemical Distributors on Aug 24, 2011.

08/17/2011
Congressman Gerlach Visits NACD Member Brenntag

Brenntag North America's Brenntag Northeast facility was honored with a visit from U.S. Congressman Jim Gerlach (R-PA). Brenntag North America is a member in good standing of the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD).

08/10/2011
Brenntag with positive business development and earnings growth across all regions in second quarter 2011

Brenntag (WKN A1DAHH), the global market leader in chemical distribution, continued its growth path in the second quarter of 2011. Compared to last year’s period, Brenntag increased sales and even more important again achieved an increase in profits.

07/07/2011
Biovelop announces exclusive Distribution Agreement for PromOat™ beta glucan in the USA with Brenntag North America, Inc.

Biovelop AB, the Swedish company which specializes in the fractionation of grains and production of oat ingredients, has announced the signing of an exclusive Distribution Agreement in the USA for its PromOat™ product.

06/29/2011
Biovelop announces exclusive Distribution Agreement for Avenacare™ oat beta glucan in the USA with Brenntag Specialties, Inc.

Biovelop AB, the Swedish company which specializes in the fractionation of grains and production of oat ingredients, has announced the signing of an exclusive Distribution Agreement for its Avenacare™ oat beta glucan ingredient in the USA.

06/28/2011
Brenntag announces successful signing of comprehensive refinancing

Brenntag (WKN A1DAHH), the global market leader in chemical distribution, successfully signed new multicurrency syndicated loan facilities in an Euro-equivalent exceeding EUR 1.8bn. With the transaction the company takes advantage of its continued successful track record and the attractive market environment.

06/22/2011
Chlorine Institute Awards Top Performing Facilities in Personnel Safety and Process Safety

Arlington, VA - The Chlorine Institute’s (CI) annual safety awards program recognizes top performing facilities, provides encouragement for the continued high performance of those facilities, acknowledges facilities that have made progress in their safety performance and serves as one of many motivating factors to continued safety performance improvement.

06/22/2011
Brenntag builds on past successes with new CEO and pays dividend of EUR 1.40

During the first annual general shareholders’ meeting since the successful IPO of Brenntag AG (WKN A1DAHH) in March 2010, longtime CEO Stephen Clark today handed over responsibility for the world market leader in chemical distribution to Steven Holland.

06/22/2011
Brenntag Americas Recipients of WACKER "Distributor of the Year” Awards for 2010

Annually Wacker Chemie AG presents "Distributor of the Year" Awards to recognize outstanding results and achievements by their distributor partners. Awards are presented on a global basis with three performance achievement categories: Platinum, Gold, and Silver.

06/13/2011
Appointments within Brenntag North America

Brenntag announces appointments on various members within the organization.

06/09/2011
Brenntag achieves strategic market entry in China

Today Brenntag, global market leader in chemical distribution, signed a purchase agreement to acquire 100% of Zhong Yung (International) Chemical Ltd. Deal closing for the first tranche is expected in the 3rd quarter of this year.

06/07/2011
Congressman Charlie Dent Visits Brenntag North America Facility

Yesterday, Brenntag North America’s Reading, PA facility was honored with a visit from U.S. Congressman Charlie Dent (R-PA). Brenntag North America is a member in good standing of the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD).

05/30/2011
Brenntag acquires leading regional distributor of industrial chemicals G.S. Robins & Company in St. Louis, USA

Brenntag, the global market leader in chemical distribution, has announced the completion of the acquisition of G.S. Robins & Company, a leading regional distributor of industrial chemicals headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.

05/11/2011
Brenntag with strong start into FY 2011

Brenntag (WKN A1DAHH), the global market leader in chemical distribution, successfully started into the financial year 2011 and reported growth in all key performance indicators.

05/02/2011
Gabriel Performance Products names Brenntag exclusive Distribution Partner for Fluorolube®

Gabriel Performance Products, LLC announced today the appointment of Brenntag North America as their exclusive distribution partner for the Fluorolube® brand of oils and greases.

04/29/2011
Wacker Names Brenntag Specialties, Inc. (BSI) National Distribution Partner for its Biosolutions Divison Personal Care Products

Adrian, MI – Effective April 1, 2011, Wacker Chemical Corporation named Brenntag Specialties, Inc. (BSI) distribution partner for its WACKER BIOSOLUTIONS Division CAVAMAX® brand cyclodextrin-based personal care products.

04/01/2011
Fifth Annual Essential2®Life 5K in Liberty State Park in Jersey City

Jersey City, NJ April 1, 2011- This year marks the 5th year of the Essential2®Life 5K Race to highlight the importance of chemistry in our everyday life, as well as its contribution to the overall health of the economy.

03/24/2011
Brenntag’s growth strategy confirmed by record results in financial year 2010

Brenntag (WKN A1DAHH), the global market leader in chemical distribution, continues its growth path and concludes the financial year 2010 with record results.

03/21/2011
COO Steven Holland will succeed Stephen Clark as CEO of Brenntag AG effective 22 June 2011

Steven Holland, currently COO of Brenntag AG (WKN A1DAHH), the global market leader in chemical distribution, will assume his new role as CEO on 22 June 2011 following the company’s General Shareholders’ Meeting.

02/17/2011
Brenntag reports record results for the financial year 2010

Based on preliminary, unaudited numbers, Brenntag (WKN A1DAHH), world market leader in chemical distribution, will conclude the financial year 2010 with record results.

01/01/2011
Executive Appointments Announced in North America

Executive appointments within Brenntag North America have been announced and are effective January 1, 2011.

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