Brenntag Acquires French Chemical Distributor Metausel
Established in 1934, Metausel distributes mainly industrial chemicals into various industries such as Painting & Constructions, Food, Pharmaceuticals, Water Treatment and Surface Treatment.
17 Feb 2010 --- Brenntag, the global market leader in full-line chemical distribution, has announced the acquisition of the chemical distribution assets of Metausel, headquartered in Strasbourg, France.
Established in 1934, Metausel distributes mainly industrial chemicals into various industries such as Painting & Constructions, Food, Pharmaceuticals, Water Treatment and Surface Treatment. The company serves customers in the Alsace-Lorraine area which is one of the strongest economic regions in France.
Yves Merolle, Managing Director Brenntag France: “This acquisition increases our market-penetration in the Alsace-Lorraine region. Furthermore we will benefit from Metausel’s broad customer range, excellent relationships to suppliers, high quality products and value-added services. With this step we strengthen our position as the most attractive and leading chemical distributor in France”.
