Long-Term Partners Brenntag and Röhm Extend European Collaboration to Advance Sustainable Polymer Solutions

Long-Term Partners Brenntag and Röhm Extend European Collaboration to Advance Sustainable Polymer Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Brenntag has renewed its long-standing European distribution agreement with Röhm for PLEXIGLAS® and PLEXIMID® molding compounds, covering 23 countries across the continent. The partnership, built on more than 30 years of collaboration, will continue to deliver Röhm’s high-quality PMMA and PMMI materials to industries including automotive, lighting, and electronics. The agreement also highlights the sustainable PLEXIGLAS® proTerra, which incorporates recycled content and ISCC PLUS-certified raw materials. Brenntag and Röhm reaffirm their shared commitment to innovation, sustainability, and expanding market opportunities in Europe through this continued alliance.

(PRESS RELEASE) ESSEN, 4-Nov-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Brenntag, the global leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, has announced the renewal of its long-term distribution partnership with Röhm, a pioneer in methacrylate chemistry for more than 90 years. The agreement extends Brenntag’s distribution rights for Röhm’s PLEXIGLAS® and PLEXIMID® molding compounds across 23 European countries, including Germany, France, the Benelux region, Austria, the CEE countries, the Baltics, and Turkey.

The two companies share a partnership spanning over three decades, built on trust, innovation, and mutual commitment to delivering high-quality polymer materials to key industries such as automotive, lighting, electronics, and consumer goods. Röhm’s PLEXIGLAS® (PMMA) molding compounds are known for their brilliance, transparency, and exceptional UV and weather resistance, making them a preferred choice for applications requiring durability and optical clarity. In addition, PLEXIMID® (PMMI) offers superior heat deflection combined with high light transmission, ideal for demanding uses in the electrical and electronics sectors.

In line with Brenntag’s commitment to sustainability, the renewed partnership will also emphasize the distribution of PLEXIGLAS® proTerra, which features a reduced carbon footprint and incorporates mechanically recycled PMMA and raw materials certified under ISCC PLUS. This aligns with both companies’ shared vision of advancing sustainable material solutions for the future.

“We greatly value our enduring collaboration with Röhm and are proud to continue offering their advanced Plexiglas and Pleximid materials to customers throughout Europe,” said Christian Frimann, President Global Polymers & Rubber, Brenntag Specialties. “This renewed agreement allows us to expand access to innovative, sustainable materials that enable progress across multiple industries.”

Michael Zietek, Director Europe, Molding Compounds business unit at Röhm, added: “We are very pleased to extend our cooperation with Brenntag across Europe. Our longstanding partnership has proven successful, reflected in strong customer satisfaction. We look forward to further unlocking new market potential together and driving growth in key application segments.”

This renewal underscores both companies’ dedication to innovation, sustainability, and service excellence, ensuring that customers across Europe continue to benefit from high-performance materials supported by industry expertise and reliable distribution.

About Röhm:
Röhm is one of the world’s leading manufacturers in the field of methacrylate chemistry and supplies customers in fast-growing markets including the automotive, construction, and medical technology industries. We serve a global market with our MERACRYL® methacrylates and PMMA molding compounds under the PLEXIGLAS® brand, which we manufacture in our worldwide production network. Our high-quality products offer a wide range of applications – from paints, coatings, car taillights, medical products, aircraft glazing and household appliance displays to road markings. Around 2,800 employees worldwide play a part in our success. With production and research sites across Europe, North America, and China, we combine regional presence with global expertise and create added value for our customers. Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) products from Röhm are sold on the European, Asian, African and Australian continent under the registered trademarks PLEXIGLAS® and PLEXIMID®, in the Americas under the registered trademarks ACRYLITE® and ACRYMID®. Discover the world of Röhm:
www.roehm.com

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

Media Contacts:

Helmut Weintögl
Director Communications EMEA
Brenntag SE
Tel: +49 (201) 6496-1339
communications.emea@brenntag.com

SOURCE: Brenntag SE