Brenntag Partners with Wissensfabrik to Boost STEM Education Nationwide

Brenntag Partners with Wissensfabrik to Boost STEM Education Nationwide

(IN BRIEF) Brenntag has partnered with Wissensfabrik to back STEM education in German schools through financial aid and operational support for practical workshops and teaching materials. This collaboration, kicking off in 2025, enhances Brenntag’s ongoing educational initiatives and contributes to addressing skilled-worker shortages in the chemical distribution industry. Wissensfabrik’s network of 130 companies drives innovation and talent development nationwide, and Brenntag’s chemical expertise will help bring interactive science and technology experiences to students.

(PRESS RELEASE) ESSEN, 30-Jun-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Brenntag has joined Wissensfabrik – Unternehmen für Deutschland e. V., committing to long-term support of hands-on STEM education projects in high schools and other educational institutions across Germany. Through this partnership, Brenntag will help equip young learners with engaging, practical teaching materials in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, aiming to spark their curiosity and address future skills shortages in the chemical distribution sector.

Wissensfabrik, founded in 2005, is a nationwide alliance of some 130 German companies united in promoting innovation and securing a qualified workforce by delivering interactive educational initiatives. Brenntag’s involvement builds on its existing educational commitments, which include apprenticeship and trainee programs as well as collaborations with universities and academic partners worldwide.

Dr. Christian Kohlpaintner, CEO of Brenntag SE, commented, “With over 150 years of technical and scientific heritage, we feel a deep responsibility to inspire the next generation of scientists and technicians. Having studied chemistry myself, I understand firsthand the power of early practical experiences to shape one’s career path. Through Wissensfabrik, we will share our expertise in chemistry and distribution to enrich STEM learning.”

Brenntag’s support will encompass both financial contributions and hands-on engagement. Beginning in 2025, the company will help organize and deliver free workshops, practical projects, and school visits designed to bring STEM subjects to life. Mathias Haase, CEO of Wissensfabrik, added, “Brenntag’s deep scientific know-how makes them a valuable new partner. Together, we will motivate even more young people to explore science and technology, bolstering Germany’s future innovative capacity.”

About Wissensfabrik – Unternehmen für Deutschland e.V.
Wissensfabrik – Unternehmen für Deutschland e.V. is an initiative of around 130 German companies from all sectors with the common goal of promoting innovation and securing skilled workers in Germany. The members of Wissensfabrik inspire young people to pursue STEM careers through practical educational projects and support innovative start-ups in establishing themselves with their ideas and business models. For more information, visit www.wissensfabrik.de.

About Brenntag
Brenntag is the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution. The company holds a central role in connecting customers and suppliers of the chemical industry. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, Brenntag has more than 18,100 employees worldwide and operates a network of around 600 sites in more than 70 countries. In 2024, Brenntag generated sales of 16.2 billion EUR. The two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, provide a diversified and broad portfolio of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients as well as tailor-made application, marketing and supply chain solutions, technical and formulation support, comprehensive regulatory know-how, and digital solutions for a wide range of industries. Brenntag pursues an ambitious sustainability agenda and is committed to sustainable solutions in its own sector and the industries served. Brenntag shares have been listed at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2010, in the DAX since September 2021. In addition, the Brenntag SE shares are listed in the DAX 30 ESG and DAX ESG Target. For more information, visit www.brenntag.com.

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SOURCE: Brenntag SE