Exhibiting at Fi South America 2025

Brenntag Química Brasil Ltda. is the Brazilian division of Brenntag SE, a global market leader in chemical and ingredient distribution. With operations spanning across Brazil, the company provides comprehensive solutions for industrial and specialty chemicals, food ingredients, pharmaceuticals, water treatment, and more, while maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, and sustainability.

Company Overview

Brenntag SE, headquartered in Essen, Germany, operates more than 600 sites in over 70 countries and employs over 17,500 people worldwide. In Brazil, Brenntag Química has been instrumental in delivering tailored solutions through a decentralized network that emphasizes local expertise and customer proximity. The company combines a global reach with a strong regional presence in Latin America, serving customers across diverse sectors including food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, manufacturing, and oil & gas.

Core Business Areas

1. Industrial & Specialty Chemicals

• Product Range: Acids, bases, solvents, surfactants, additives, and reagents.
• Services: Custom blending, packaging, just-in-time delivery, and inventory management.
• Industries Served: Automotive, textile, metallurgy, plastics, paper, and detergents.

2. Food & Nutrition Ingredients

• Applications: Bakery, beverages, dairy, meat processing, and confectionery.
• Ingredient Portfolio: Emulsifiers, preservatives, thickeners, enzymes, sweeteners, and natural extracts.
• Services: Application labs, nutritional analysis, and clean-label formulation support.

3. Pharmaceuticals and Animal Health

• Product Range: Excipients, active ingredients, veterinary-grade chemicals.
• Compliance: Adheres to cGMP standards and ANVISA regulatory frameworks.
• Capabilities: Technical documentation support and traceability assurance.

4. Water Treatment and Environmental Solutions

• Product Range: Coagulants, flocculants, biocides, pH adjusters.
• Clients: Municipal water authorities, industrial plants, sanitation companies.
• Additional Services: Technical support, dosing systems, on-site analysis.

Global and Local Reach

• Global Revenue (2023): €16.8 billion
• Revenue from Latin America (2023): €942 million
• Employees in Brazil: Estimated over 500
• Warehouses and Facilities: Located strategically across São Paulo, Paraná, Bahia, and Rio Grande do Sul.

Brenntag’s local expertise in Brazil is supported by a robust logistics infrastructure, ensuring high service levels and fast, reliable deliveries tailored to local customer needs.

Certifications and Compliance

• ISO 9001 – Quality Management System
• ISO 14001 – Environmental Management System
• OHSAS 18001 / ISO 45001 – Occupational Health & Safety
• ANVISA Compliance – Pharmaceutical ingredient supply
• RSPO Certification – For sustainable palm-based ingredients (applicable to food and cosmetics)

Brenntag maintains strict internal policies for responsible distribution and chemical safety aligned with global Responsible Care® principles.

Unique Selling Proposition

• One-stop sourcing of a wide portfolio of ingredients and chemicals.
• Dedicated application laboratories in food, cosmetics, and coatings for formulation development.
• End-to-end logistics management with temperature-controlled warehouses and real-time inventory tracking.
• Digital customer portal for product selection, SDS access, and order tracking.
• Sustainability strategy embedded in sourcing, operations, and waste management.

Market Focus and Customers

• Key Customer Segments: Food manufacturers, pharmaceutical labs, personal care producers, industrial plants, agriculture cooperatives, water treatment firms.
• Value Proposition: Technical expertise, regulatory support, reliable logistics, and global sourcing capabilities.
• Client Base in Brazil: Over 1,000 active B2B clients ranging from multinational manufacturers to local SMEs.

Financial Overview

• Global EBITDA (2023): €1.43 billion
• Net Profit (2023): €672 million
• Operating Margin: 8.5%
• Brenntag continues to grow its presence in Latin America, contributing over 5% to the global revenue, with Brazil as a strategic hub.

Shipment and Trade Activity

While Brenntag operates predominantly as a distributor within Brazil, its global sourcing and export capabilities allow it to supply imported specialty chemicals and ingredients through its international network. Customs and trade data indicate regular shipments involving food additives, solvents, and active pharma ingredients (APIs) from Asia and Europe into Brazil.

Capabilities and Infrastructure

• R&D Support: Multiple innovation centers including in Campinas (SP) for food and personal care.
• Blending Facilities: Custom formulation, dilution, and repackaging operations.
• Technical Sales Force: Regionally distributed, trained in regulatory and application know-how.
• Regulatory Affairs Team: Ensures compliance with ANVISA, MAPA, REACH, and other standards.

Recognitions and Awards

• Top 10 Distributor by ICIS Chemical Business
• Global Responsible Care® Awards Participant
• Recognized Sustainability Leader for scope 1 & 2 emissions reduction and circular economy initiatives
• Diversity and Inclusion Awards for gender equity and community engagement in Latin America

Customer Testimonials

While individual testimonials are not publicly available, third-party surveys and customer satisfaction benchmarks indicate high marks for:

• On-time delivery performance (>95%)
• Customer satisfaction (Net Promoter Score >70)
• Product quality and technical documentation reliability