Brenntag Essentials acquires Gefahrstoffzentrum (GSZ) Kaiserslautern

Brenntag Essentials significantly enhancing its mixing and blending capabilities in Germany

26-Jun-2025

Brenntag SE

Brenntag announced the acquisition of Gefahrstoffzentrum (GSZ) Kaiserslautern GmbH, a toll manufacturing service provider for mixing and blending, filling, storage and logistics of chemical products in South-West Germany.

The facility in Kaiserslautern, founded in 2008, will increase Brenntag’s local capacity and capabilities for value-added services to regional customers, including mixing and blending, as well as handling and storage of hazardous materials according to the latest and highest safety standards.

Benjamin Deister, Regional President Brenntag Essential EMEA Central, commented: “With the facility’s state of the art and future-proof capabilities as well as the expertise of the GSZ team we are gaining significant capabilities and services to strengthen our last mile service operations in Germany. We look forward to expanding our product offerings and value-added services to our customers in the region even further with this acquisition.”

Dietmar Straub, CEO of Gefahrstoffzentrum Kaiserslautern, added: “Brenntag recognizes what we have built here over the past 15 years. Striving for safety, excellence and customer service are the key to our past success and align with what Brenntag offers on a global scale. Joining the world leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, our team in Kaiserslautern will expand the company’s horizon and add significant value to Brenntag in Germany.”

The company reported sales of approx. 10 million EUR in 2024. Financial details of the deal are not being disclosed. Signing and closing of the transaction occurred simultaneously.

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