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renntag, a global market leader in
chemical distribution, has officially
founded Brenntag South Africa.
Following the merger of the separate
operating entities Lionheart, Plastichem,
Multilube, and Warren Chem Specialities,
Brenntag South Africa was officially
launched on 1 October 2017.
The business includes chemical
distribution and services in life science
(food, nutrition, pharma, and personal
care), material science (plastics, rubbers,
polymers, and lubricants), as well as
industrial sales and services.
Michael Thomson, president of
Brenntag Africa, says, “The new
company has a focused commercial
set-up, specifically tailored to customer
industry sectors and leveraging on the
expertise and skills of the former individual
companies, ensuring that the business
is strategically and operationally better
positioned to realise growth. Bringing
the individual companies together
has allowed for the development of a
customer-centred approach, aided
by dedicated product management;
strengthened departments for safety,
Brenntag South Africa is one of the leading chemical distributors for speciality
chemicals in the southern African region.
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Brenntag SA strengthens
local chemical distribution
The new company has about 180 employees and locations in Cape Town,
Johannesburg, and Durban.
quality, and regulatory affairs; and
more streamlined and efficient
operations functions.”
Carl Blomme, regional president
Brenntag Europe West and MEA,
says, “The new structure is a perfect
commercial organisation leveraging our
expertise to serve our valued customers
and suppliers. It is of mutual benefit to
both employees and the company.
Due to our performance excellence
www.coldlinkafrica.co.za
culture, our focused organisation will
create an environment where individuals
can develop and where we can assure
the delivery of the best services to our
business partners.”
Brenntag South Africa is one of the
leading chemical distributors for speciality
chemicals in the southern African region.
The new company has about 180
employees and locations in Cape Town,
Johannesburg, and Durban. CLA
COLD LINK AFRICA • January | February 2018