Brenntag Acquires US Regional Distributor G.S. Robins

The acquisition enables Brenntag to improve its presence in several of Brenntag’s focus industries including the Food & Beverage and Water Treatment industries.

5/31/2011 --- Brenntag, the global market leader in chemical distribution, has announced the completion of the acquisition of G.S. Robins & Company, a leading regional distributor of industrial chemicals headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. The acquisition enables Brenntag to improve its presence in several of Brenntag’s focus industries including the Food & Beverage and Water Treatment industries. Brenntag will integrate G.S. Robins & Company into its North American operations within the next six months, utilizing a proven and efficient integration process developed over multiple acquisitions.
 
William Fidler, Member of the Management Board of Brenntag AG and President and CEO of Brenntag North America, Inc. stated: “Brenntag and G.S. Robins & Company share a similar geographical distribution area with both companies bringing complementary products, services and industry knowledge to the many customers in that region. By bundling the experience and market penetration of two successful companies the acquisition provides a firm foundation for continued growth and expanded service capabilities in an important and growing market for Brenntag”.
 
G.S. Robins & Company is a family owned and operated business for more than 85 years. The company is primarily a distributor of industrial chemicals with custom blending services and specialty packaging in eight facilities. In 2010 the company generated sales of USD 96 million.