Acquisition of US distributor Ulrich Chemical - Brenntag

Press Release
Reading / Mülheim an der Ruhr, March 30, 2007
Acquisition of US distributor Ulrich Chemical
Brenntag increases market presence in the USA
Brenntag, leader in the growth market for the distribution of chemicals,
announced today the acquisition of 100% of the shares of US distributor
Ulrich Chemical, Inc., headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Ulrich Chemical offers high quality chemicals and services to many diverse
industries, such as Pharmaceuticals, Food and Beverage, Paint and
Coatings, Plastics, Municipal Water and Wastewater, Cosmetics and
Personal Care via 7 locations in Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois. Founded in
1919, Ulrich Chemicals is an active member of the NACD, the National
Association of Chemical Distributors, which is committed to the responsible
distribution of chemicals. In fiscal year 2006 the company recorded sales
of US$ 83.6 million.
William A. Fidler, President & CEO of Brenntag North America explains
“The acquisition of Ulrich Chemical combines Brenntag’s global
competence with local distribution service capabilities in a “Glocal” way.
Ulrich Chemical has a great reputation and is well established and
experienced in the Midwest chemical distribution market. This enables
Brenntag to increase our market penetration into key industry segments
with a broader product line and a wider range of services for our customers
in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan and Kentucky.”
Ed Pitkin, President & CEO of Ulrich Chemical stated “Ulrich Chemical has
grown consistently through the years as a full line, service oriented
chemical distributor in the Midwest. In partnering with Brenntag, we found
a company with national and global strengths that shares the same
passion for local service that has made Ulrich what it is today.”
Brenntag Holding GmbH Phone +49(0)208/78 28-7701
Unternehmenskommunikation Stinnes-Platz 1 Fax +49(0)208/78 28-7220
Corporate Communications 45472 Mülheim an der Ruhr E-Mail: hubertus.spethmann@brenntag.de
Hubertus Spethmann Germany www.brenntag.com

In 2006 Brenntag once again succeeded in underpinning its position as
one of the world’s leading chemical distributors. The company recorded
external sales of US$ 7.6 billion (EUR 6.1 billion). Brenntag operates more
than 300 locations with more than 10,000 people in 50 countries. In
keeping with the company’s strong position in world markets, Brenntag is
committed to providing value to its customers and suppliers through
superior supply chain logistics, single sourcing and value added services.
Brenntag offers an unrivalled, extensive and state-of-the-art distribution
network for industrial and specialty chemicals to its suppliers and
customers alike, both in Europe and the Americas.
Brenntag Holding GmbH Phone +49(0)208/78 28-7701
Unternehmenskommunikation Stinnes-Platz 1 Fax +49(0)208/78 28-7220
Corporate Communications 45472 Mülheim an der Ruhr E-Mail: hubertus.spethmann@brenntag.de
Hubertus Spethmann Germany www.brenntag.com