Brenntag expands distribution agreement with Elementis in AP

Brenntag, a global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, has expanded its distribution agreement with Elementis Specialties to distribute their specialty chemicals and additives for the coatings, adhesive and sealant industries in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and the Philippines.  

Headquartered in Essen, Germany, Brenntag has more than 17,000 employees worldwide and operates a network of about 700 sites in 78 countries. Its two  global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, provide a full-line portfolio of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients as well as tailor-made application, marketing and supply chain solutions, technical and  formulation support, comprehensive regulatory know-how, and digital solutions  for a wide range of industries.

“We  are excited to strengthen our strategic partnership with Elementis in these four countries as its products fit well into our existing product portfolios and will enable  us to develop more value-adding solutions in coatings systems for our customers in each local market. This continues to build our longstanding partnership with Elementis, with whom we have been working with for more than 15 years in Asia  Pacific,” said Sanjay Karkhanis, president, Materials Science, Brenntag Asia Pacific. 

“Brenntag is our partner in many regions, and we look forward to expanding this relationship to the important markets in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and the Philippines for all our end-users,” said Valerio Cittadini, director, Coatings EMEIA,  Elementis Specialties. 

“We are particularly excited about the  experienced leadership, strong sales team, technical capabilities, and broad geographical footprint that makes up the Brenntag value proposition.” 

This distribution agreement between Brenntag and Elementis will be effective starting April 1, 2022.