Brenntag SE engages in the provision of production and distribution of chemicals. It operates through the following segments: Brenntag Specialties, Brenntag Essentials, and Group and Regional Services. The Brenntag Specialties segment focuses on selling ingredients and value-added services, and is managed globally through the Life Science, Material Science and Specialties Other segments. The Brenntag Essentials segment markets a broad portfolio of process chemicals across a wide range of industries and applications. The Group and Regional Services segment includes the central functions for the entire Group, the regional service functions and the activities with regard to the digitalization of Brenntag¿s business. The company was founded by Philipp Mühsam in 1874 and is headquartered in Essen, Germany.