Brenntag SE engages in the provision of production and distribution of chemicals. The company is headquartered in Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen and currently employs 17,339 full-time employees. The company went IPO on 2010-03-29. The firm offers a broad product range comprising more than 20,000 chemicals and ingredients as well as services such as just-in-time delivery, product mixing, repackaging, inventory management and drum return handling. The company also offers tailor-made application, marketing and supply chain solutions, technical and formulation support, comprehensive regulatory know-how and digital solutions such as digital sales channels and product platforms. The firm manages its business through two global divisions: Brenntag Specialties focuses on selling ingredients and value-added services, and it focuses on industries Nutrition, Pharma, Personal Care/Home, Industrial & Institutional, Material Science (Coatings & Construction, Polymers, Rubber), Water Treatment and Lubricants. Brenntag Essentials markets a broad portfolio of process chemicals across a wide range of industries and applications.