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KRAHN Chemie further expands its product portfolio for rubber applications
(09/09/2019) The KRAHN Chemie Group has complemented its rubber portfolio in a targeted manner. As of now, the company starts distributing processing aids and special plasticizer products from Eigenmann & Veronelli S.p.A. [more]
KRAHN Chemie and OTEC commencing with cooperation in the ceramics sector
(05/27/2019) KRAHN Chemie Deutschland GmbH has entered into a technology partnership with OTEC Präzisionsfinish GmbH, one of the leading providers in the field of slide grinding. [more]
KRAHN Chemie acquires eMBe Products & Service
(05/13/2019) KRAHN Chemie GmbH has acquired eMBe Products & Service GmbH, one of the leading additive manufacturers for the ceramics and powder metal industry in Europe, taking effect on May 1, 2019. [more]
Pietro Carini changes its name to KRAHN Italia
(04/01/2019) From 1st April 2019, Pietro Carini S.p.A., the Italian subsidiary of KRAHN Chemie GmbH, will change its name to KRAHN Italia S.p.A. [more]
KRAHN CHEMIE distributes ExxonMobil´s oxo alcohols and neo acids
(05/11/2018) KRAHN CHEMIE GmbH took the distribution of Exxal™ oxo alcohols, ExxonMobil™ neo acids and Vammar D10 of ExxonMobil™ in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, Hungary, Romania, Czech Republic and Slovakia into their product offering. This is an extension of the already existing partnership with Pietro Carini, the Italian subsidiary of KRAHN. [more]
KRAHN CHEMIE acquires the distribution business of French Memolex SAS
(02/01/2018) The KRAHN CHEMIE Group has acquired the distribution business of Memolex SAS and has established KRAHN France SAS. [more]
Valtris Specialty Chemicals selects KRAHN CHEMIE as new distributor for their SANTICIZER® phosphate esters specialty plasticizers
(11/23/2017) Valtris Specialty Chemicals, a leading provider of specialty chemicals, appointed the Krahn Chemie Group as its new distributor for Germany, Poland, the Benelux, Switzerland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and the Baltic countries for their SANTICIZER® specialty phosphate esters plasticizers. [more]
KRAHN CHEMIE Distributes Silanes from SiSiB Silicones in Europe
(08/12/2016) KRAHN CHEMIE and Nanjing SiSiB Silicones Co. Ltd. have concluded into a sales and distribution agreement for organofunctional silanes in Europe. [more]
KRAHN CHEMIE to distribute OMNOVA Solutions specialty resins in Benelux
(08/09/2016) OMNOVA Solutions Inc. (NYSE: OMN), a global manufacturer of specialty emulsion polymers, has announced an extended distribution agreement with KRAHN CHEMIE. [more]
KRAHN CHEMIE New Distribution Partner for Rhein Chemie
(05/19/2016) In April KRAHN CHEMIE took over distribution of the Additin® industrial additive packages of Rhein Chemie Additives in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. [more]
KRAHN CHEMIE: Cooperation with Akzo Nobel in Benelux expanded
(03/18/2016) For the product groups Bermocoll® cellulose ethers und Elotex® emulsion powders, Akzo Nobel has appointed KRAHN CHEMIE as their distribution partner for the construction industry in Benelux. [more]
KRAHN CHEMIE takes over the business of Lapis Minerals & Chemicals
(03/01/2016) With retroactive effect from 01.01.2016, KRAHN CHEMIE GmbH has acquired the distribution activities of the Dutch company Lapis Minerals & Chemicals BV (Lapis) as part of an asset deal. [more]
KRAHN CHEMIE and OXEA to expand their cooperation in France
(01/29/2016) As of February 1, 2016, KRAHN CHEMIE will take over the distribution of OXEA specialty esters in France. For this purpose, it’s establishing a local sales team that will operate from the French branch of the sister company ALBIS PLASTIC during the initial phase. KRAHN CHEMIE plans on further expanding its presence in France and setting up its own subsidiary in the near term. [more]
Management change at KRAHN CHEMIE Benelux
(11/06/2015) On November 1, 2015 Cristian Groenewegen has joined KRAHN CHEMIE Benelux. He will expand the management board and will be appointed as managing director. [more]
KRAHN CHEMIE renames its Dutch subsidiary to KRAHN CHEMIE Benelux
(07/01/2015) From the 1 July 2015, ICH Benelux BV, the Dutch subsidiary of KRAHN CHEMIE, will change its name to KRAHN CHEMIE Benelux BV. [more]
Eastman Chemical appoints ICH Benelux as new distributor in Benelux
(12/12/2014) Eastman Chemical BV has expanded its distribution network and appoints ICH Benelux BV as its new distributor in Benelux. The cooperation will start January 1, 2015 and covers all Eastman products for paint and coatings applications. [more]
LANXESS appoints KRAHN CHEMIE as its new distribution partner in Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia
(08/21/2014) The LANXESS High Performance Elastomers unit has transferred its distribution business in Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia to KRAHN CHEMIE Polska. The core products of this division are the technical rubber products CR, EVM, NBR and HNBR. [more]
KRAHN CHEMIE enters Italy through the acquisition of Pietro Carini
(04/09/2014) KRAHN CHEMIE GmbH has acquired a majority share in Pietro Carini S.p.A., a speciality chemical distributor headquartered in Milan. [more]
KRAHN CHEMIE to present an extended portfolio at K 2013
(09/05/2013) KRAHN CHEMIE will appear at K 2013 with an extended portfolio for the plastics industry, its pigment ranges, in particular, having undergone further development. [more]
Celanese Emulsions appoints KRAHN CHEMIE as distributor in Germany
(05/29/2013) Effective June 1, 2013, Celanese Emulsions GmbH will appoint KRAHN CHEMIE GmbH as its distributor in Germany. This agreement covers emulsion polymers sold only into adhesives and paints & coatings applications. [more]
KRAHN CHEMIE acquires Dutch chemical distributor ICH Benelux
(02/15/2013) With its takeover of ICH Benelux BV, KRAHN CHEMIE GmbH is significantly expanding its market position in the distribution of speciality chemicals. [more]
KRAHN CHEMIE expands product range for rubber industry
(06/08/2012) With EPDM, fluororubber, magnesium oxide, zinc oxide and other accelerators KRAHN CHEMIE presents a number of new products in its portfolio at the DKT 2012 in Nuremberg. [more]
KRAHN CHEMIE expands Executive Board
(11/29/2011) As of December 1, 2011 Dr. Rolf Kuropka will join KRAHN CHEMIE GmbH as Managing Director Sales & Marketing. He will succeed Dr. Jörg Schottek, who was appointed as CEO and Chairman of the Managing Board effective November 1, 2011. [more]
KRAHN CHEMIE and Heubach are working together successfully in Eastern Europe
(08/18/2011) Since January 1st, Krahn Chemie represents Heubach GmbH, market leader in chromate-free anticorrosive pigments and producer of high performance organic and inorganic color pigments as well as pigment preparations, in Poland, Romania and Hungary. [more]
Sachtleben Chemie and KRAHN CHEMIE expand marketing cooperation
(01/10/2011) Sachtleben Chemie GmbH, in the context of the optimization of its marketing network for the paints and coatings industry, is entrusting distribution of its titanium dioxide and zinc/barium white pigments, fillers/extenders and additives in Germany and Austria to distributor KRAHN CHEMIE GmbH, of Hamburg. [more]
KRAHN CHEMIE Now Represents BYK in Poland
(10/28/2009) Starting in November 2009, KRAHN CHEMIE will be representing BYK in Poland. Both companies have had a successful partnership in Germany since 2004. [more]
KRAHN CHEMIE expands its market presence in Poland
(09/24/2009) The foundation of its own subsidiary in Poland is another milestone in the ambitious growth strategy of chemicals distributor KRAHN CHEMIE GmbH, headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. [more]