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KRAHN Chemie sells eco-friendly binders from Ecoat in Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary and Romania
(08/03/2021) The KRAHN Chemie Group and Ecoat from Grasse, France, have again expanded their existing distribution agreement. This results in additional distribution rights for KRAHN Chemie regarding the bio-based and water-based binders for the paint industry in the sales areas Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary and Romania. In January 2020, both partners launched their cooperation for the sales regions Germany, Austria and the Netherlands, with November 2020 having already seen an extension to Poland. [more]
KRAHN Chemie acquires distribution rights for Svenska Aerogel´s sustainable Quartzene® portfolio in Italy and Poland
(05/06/2021) The KRAHN Chemie Group, which is part of the globally operating Otto Krahn Group, has expanded its distribution portfolio. The company has acquired distribution rights for Quartzene® by Svenska Aerogel in Italy and Poland. [more]
Axel Sebbesse takes on Otto Krahn Group management role
(03/18/2021) Axel Sebbesse will become a Managing Director of the Otto Krahn Group and assume the role of Chief Development Officer (CDO). [more]
KRAHN Chemie further strengthens presence in Europe by acquiring companies based in Sweden, Great Britain and Spain
(02/16/2021) The KRAHN Chemie Group, which is part of the globally operating Otto Krahn Group, has acquired majority stakes in six companies from Jollis AB & Partners. [more]
KRAHN Chemie distributes eco-friendly binders from Ecoat in Poland
(11/05/2020) The KRAHN Chemie Group and Ecoat SAS have expanded their existing distribution agreement to include the sales region of Poland. [more]
KRAHN Chemie bundles ceramic activities under the umbrella of KRAHN Ceramics
(10/05/2020) KRAHN Chemie is outsourcing its ceramics division and bundling all activities under the umbrella of the new ceramics specialist of the group, KRAHN Ceramics. [more]
KRAHN Chemie appointed authorized distributor for Jayflex™ plasticizers for ExxonMobil Chemical in Spain
(03/05/2020) ExxonMobil Chemical has appointed the KRAHN Chemie Group as authorized distributor in Spain for its Jayflex™ plasticizers DINP, DIDP, DIUP, DTDP and MB10. [more]
KRAHN Chemie Benelux signs as new silica distributor for PPG
(02/27/2020) As of April 2020, KRAHN Chemie Benelux BV will start distributing the precipitated silica products from PPG for ink, coating, adhesive and sealant applications in Benelux. [more]
eMBe Products & Service renamed to KRAHN Ceramics
(01/23/2020) As of now, eMBe Products & Service GmbH operates under the name KRAHN Ceramics GmbH. [more]
KRAHN Chemie acquires Greek distributor InterActive
(01/20/2020) As of January 2020, KRAHN Chemie GmbH has acquired a majority share of InterActive S.A., headquartered in Athens, Greece. [more]
KRAHN Chemie starts selling eco-friendly binders from Ecoat
(01/09/2020) The KRAHN Chemie Group has signed a distribution agreement with the French company Ecoat SAS which develops bio-based and water-based binders for the coatings industry. [more]
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 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 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]
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 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 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]