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KRAHN Chemie and Vibrantz Technologies Inc. expand partnership
(18.04.24) KRAHN Chemie expands its long-standing partnership in Germany and Poland with Vibrantz Technologies Inc., a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials. With this agreement, in addition to pigment dispersions, KRAHN will distribute a broader range of products for applications such as coatings, printing inks, construction materials and plastics. [leggi tutto]
KRAHN Chemie to exhibit at UNITI Mineral Oil Technology Congress 2024
(11.04.24) Specialty chemicals distributor, KRAHN Chemie, will be represented at this year's UNITI Mineral Oil Technology Congress, taking place in Stuttgart, Germany on April 16 and 17. The two-day event will focus on current topics such as the global energy outlook, CO2 circular economy in the transport sector, regulatory measures and the potential rewards of hydrogen in energy transition. [leggi tutto]
KRAHN Chemie opens new subsidiary KRAHN Central & Eastern Europe
(17.01.24) KRAHN Chemie is strengthening its presence in Central and Eastern Europe and expanding its business in this growth region. To this end, the company has founded a new subsidiary: KRAHN Central & Eastern Europe has been based in Margaretenstrasse in Vienna (Austria) since January 2024. [leggi tutto]
KRAHN Chemie acquisisce pacchetto azionario di SPECIALITIES, produttore e distributore italiano di specialità chimiche
(01.01.70) KRAHN Chemie, parte di Otto Krahn Group, attivo a livello globale, ha acquisito un pacchetto azionario dell'azienda italiana SPECIALITIES s.r.l., distributore di specialità chimiche per i settori detergenza casa, professionale, industriale e per il settore cosmetica. [leggi tutto]
KRAHN Chemie expands distribution business of BYK additives to the Danish market
(04.01.24) KRAHN Chemie obtains distribution rights in Denmark from BYK-Chemie GmbH, a leading global supplier of specialty chemicals. The distribution agreement covers thermoplastic additives as well as additives for the PVC/synthetic leather sector. By expanding their successful distribution business to the Danish market, BYK and KRAHN are underlining their long-standing partnership. [leggi tutto]
KRAHN Chemie showcasing at Lubricant Expo again
(01.01.70) From September 26 until 28, KRAHN Chemie will present its lubricant product solutions and technical service at Lubricant Expo. The specialty chemicals distributor’s booth is to be found at stand number 1164 at the fairground in Essen, Germany. [leggi tutto]
UNITI Mineral Oil Technology Congress: KRAHN Chemie presents portfolio for sustainable production
(04.07.23) During the two day UNITI Mineral Oil Technology Congress, which takes place on July 4 and 5 in Stuttgart, Germany, the specialty chemicals distributor KRAHN Chemie presents its comprehensive product portfolio as well as sustainable solutions for the lubricants industry. [leggi tutto]
KRAHN Chemie starts cooperation with AEROPOR® in The Benelux and Poland
(01.06.23) KRAHN Chemie continues to expand its portfolio: Effective May 01, 2023, KRAHN has entered into a new cooperation with Aeropor Materials GmbH in Viereth, Germany, the specialist for innovative lightweight aggregates. The agreement covers the distribution of AEROPOR® lightweight fillers in The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Poland. [leggi tutto]
KRAHN Chemie and Shrieve entering new distribution agreement
(03.04.23) Effective April 3, 2023, KRAHN Chemie, the independent chemicals distributor, and Shrieve, a leading value-added marketer of industrial chemicals and specialty lubricants, sign a new distribution agreement. [leggi tutto]
European Coatings Show 2023: KRAHN Chemie showcasing sustainable solutions
(27.01.23) KRAHN Chemie presents sustainable solutions at the European Coatings Show (ECS) 2023 in Nuremberg, Germany. The KRAHN booth will be located in Hall 4A, Stand 238 from March 28 - 30, focusing on Coatings, Adhesives and Sealants as well as Construction Chemicals. [leggi tutto]
KRAHN Hellas now distributes Eastman heat transfer fluids in Greece
(08.12.22) KRAHN Hellas and Eastman have signed an agreement allowing KRAHN to distribute Eastman’s heat transfer fluids in Greece. The deal includes the Marlotherm® and Therminol® product series and became effective July 1, 2022. [leggi tutto]
KRAHN Chemie and SIP Speciality Oils and Fluids sign distribution agreement for premium industrial baseoils in Europe
(17.10.22) KRAHN Chemie GmbH (“KRAHN”) and SIP Limited (“SIP Speciality Oils and Fluids” or “SIP”) announce a long-term distribution partnership covering specific European countries for certain parts of the SIP product portfolio. [leggi tutto]
KRAHN Chemie subsidiary Pemco Trigueros and the Spanish sales office join forces, forming KRAHN Iberia
(19.09.22) KRAHN Chemie bundles activities of its subsidiary Pemco Trigueros and the Spanish sales office under the name KRAHN Iberia to offer high-quality products for the markets lubricants, plastics, and adhesives & sealants. [leggi tutto]
KRAHN Chemie exhibiting at K 2022
(11.08.22) KRAHN Chemie will be showcasing sustainable solutions at this year’s K 2022, the international trade fair for plastics and rubber. [leggi tutto]
KRAHN Hellas S.A. signs distribution agreement with BYK-Chemie GmbH
(19.07.22) KRAHN Hellas S.A. expands its distribution portfolio with the additive range of BYK-Chemie GmbH, a leading global supplier of specialty chemicals. [leggi tutto]
KRAHN Chemie renames subsidiary Petrico Limited to KRAHN UK Limited
(28.06.22) By renaming its subsidiary Petrico Limited to KRAHN UK Limited, the Germany based chemical distribution company KRAHN Chemie is taking a further step towards a uniform brand presence in Europe. [leggi tutto]
KRAHN Nordics AB bundles activities of AmphoChem AB and Pemco Additives AB
(23.06.22) The newly formed KRAHN Nordics AB unites activities of AmphoChem AB and Pemco Additives AB under its roof. [leggi tutto]
KRAHN Chemie exhibiting at Lubricant Expo 2022
(21.06.22) KRAHN Chemie will attend Lubricant Expo 2022, Europe´s largest lubricant exhibition and conference, to showcase its lubricant best practices. [leggi tutto]
KRAHN Chemie showcasing at DKT IRC
(13.06.22) From June 27 – 30, 2022, the independent chemical distributor KRAHN Chemie will present novelties in its product portfolio for the rubber and elastomer industry at DKT IRC (German and International Rubber Conference and exhibition). [leggi tutto]
KRAHN Chemie exclusively distributes UPM Biochemicals BioMotion™ RFF portfolio
(04.05.22) KRAHN Chemie and UPM Biochemicals signed an exclusive distribution agreement to market UPM BioMotion™ Renewable Functional Fillers (RFF) in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. [leggi tutto]
KRAHN Chemie unifies brand presence: Interactive S.A. becomes KRAHN Hellas S.A.
(07.03.22) The KRAHN Chemie subsidiary, Interactive S.A., in Greece is now called KRAHN Hellas S.A. This continues the path towards a uniform brand identity of the KRAHN Group in Europe. The regional presence as well as the management and all contact persons remain unchanged. [leggi tutto]
KRAHN obtains distribution rights for Elvacite® and Dianal acrylic resins by Mitsubishi Chemical UK Ltd. in Poland
(31.01.22) KRAHN Polska’s distribution portfolio now also includes the Elvacite® and Dianal product series from Mitsubishi Chemical UK Ltd., one of the leading global manufacturers of acrylic bead resin with sites in Europe, the USA and Japan. [leggi tutto]
KRAHN Chemie ottiene i diritti di distribuzione dei leganti ecologici di Ecoat in Italia
(02.11.21) Dopo l’implementazione della Polonia nell’area di vendita a Maggio 2020 e l’ampliamento a Luglio 2021 con Repubblica Ceca, Slovacchia, Ungheria e Romania, il gruppo KRAHN Chemie ed Ecoat hanno ampliato ulteriormente la loro collaborazione. [leggi tutto]
KRAHN Chemie distributes Marlotherm® and Therminol® heat transfer fluids from Eastman in Benelux
(05.10.21) The KRAHN Chemie Group and Eastman Chemical Company have extended their existing distribution agreement to the sales regions Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. [leggi tutto]
KRAHN Chemie ottiene i diritti di distribuzione in Italia e Polonia della gamma di prodotti sostenibili Quartzene® di Svenska Aerogel
(06.05.21) Il Gruppo KRAHN Chemie, parte del Gruppo Otto KRAHN operante a livello globale, ha ampliato il proprio portafoglio di prodotti. L'azienda ha infatto acquisito i diritti di distribuzione in Italia e Polonia dei prodotti Quartzene® prodotti da Svenska Aerogel. [leggi tutto]
Axel Sebbesse takes on Otto Krahn Group management role
(18.03.21) Axel Sebbesse will become a Managing Director of the Otto Krahn Group and assume the role of Chief Development Officer (CDO). [leggi tutto]
KRAHN Chemie further strengthens presence in Europe by acquiring companies based in Sweden, Great Britain and Spain
(16.02.21) 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. [leggi tutto]
KRAHN Chemie distribuisce leganti ecologici di Ecoat in Polonia
(05.11.20) Il Gruppo KRAHN Chemie ed Ecoat SAS hanno ampliato il loro attuale accordo di distribuzione per includere la Polonia fra le aree di vendita. [leggi tutto]
KRAHN Chemie raggruppa le attività di ceramica sotto l'egida di KRAHN Ceramics
(05.10.20) KRAHN Chemie le proprie divisioni del settore ceramica e raggruppa tutte le attività sotto la guida del nuovo specialista della ceramica del gruppo, KRAHN Ceramics. [leggi tutto]
KRAHN Chemie distributes Casul® products from Remondis
(09.09.20) KRAHN Chemie Group has entered into a distribution agreement with the German company Remondis Production GmbH. [leggi tutto]
KRAHN Chemie nominato distributore ufficiale dei plastificanti Jayflex™ per ExxonMobil Chemical in Spagna
(05.03.20) ExxonMobil Chemical ha nominato il KRAHN Chemie Group distributore ufficiale in Spagna dei plastificanti Jayflex™ DINP, DIDP, DIUP, DTDP e MB10. [leggi tutto]
KRAHN Chemie Benelux signs as new silica distributor for PPG
(27.02.20) 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. [leggi tutto]
eMBe Products & Service è stata rinominata KRAHN Ceramics
(23.01.20) D’ora in poi eMBe Products & Service GmbH varierà la propria denominazione commerciale in KRAHN Ceramics GmbH. [leggi tutto]
KRAHN Chemie acquisisce il distributore greco InterActive
(01.01.70) Nel gennaio 2020, KRAHN Chemie GmbH ha acquisito una quota di maggioranza di InterActive S.A., con sede ad Atene, in Grecia. [leggi tutto]
KRAHN Chemie starts selling eco-friendly binders from Ecoat
(09.01.20) 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. [leggi tutto]
KRAHN Chemie further expands its product portfolio for rubber applications
(09.09.19) 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. [leggi tutto]
KRAHN Chemie and OTEC commencing with cooperation in the ceramics sector
(27.05.19) 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. [leggi tutto]
KRAHN Chemie acquisisce eMBe Products & Service
(13.05.19) KRAHN Chemie GmbH ha acquisito eMBe Products & Service GmbH, uno dei produttori di additivi per l’industria della ceramica e delle polveri metalliche leader in Europa, con decorrenza dal 1° maggio 2019. [leggi tutto]
Pietro Carini changes its name to KRAHN Italia
(01.04.19) 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. [leggi tutto]
KRAHN CHEMIE distribuisce gli osso-alcoli e i neo-acidi di ExxonMobil
(01.01.70) KRAHN CHEMIE GmbH ha inserito nella propria offerta la distribuzione degli osso-alcoli Exxal™, dei neoacidi e del prodotto Vammar D10 di ExxonMobil™ in Germania, Austria, Svizzera, Polonia, Ungheria, Romania, Repubblica Ceca e Slovacchia. La collaborazione rappresenta un’estensione della partnership esistente con Pietro Carini, filiale italiana di KRAHN. [leggi tutto]
KRAHN CHEMIE rileva la distribuzione commerciale della francese Memolex SAS
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Valtris Specialty Chemicals selects KRAHN CHEMIE as new distributor for their SANTICIZER® phosphate esters specialty plasticizers
(23.11.17) 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. [leggi tutto]
KRAHN CHEMIE Distributes Silanes from SiSiB Silicones in Europe
(12.08.16) KRAHN CHEMIE and Nanjing SiSiB Silicones Co. Ltd. have concluded into a sales and distribution agreement for organofunctional silanes in Europe. [leggi tutto]
KRAHN CHEMIE to distribute OMNOVA Solutions specialty resins in Benelux
(09.08.16) OMNOVA Solutions Inc. (NYSE: OMN), a global manufacturer of specialty emulsion polymers, has announced an extended distribution agreement with KRAHN CHEMIE. [leggi tutto]
KRAHN CHEMIE New Distribution Partner for Rhein Chemie
(19.05.16) 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. [leggi tutto]
KRAHN CHEMIE: Cooperation with Akzo Nobel in Benelux expanded
(18.03.16) 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. [leggi tutto]
KRAHN CHEMIE takes over the business of Lapis Minerals & Chemicals
(01.03.16) 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. [leggi tutto]
KRAHN CHEMIE e OXEA prossime ad espandere la loro collaborazione in Francia.
(01.01.70) Il 1° febbraio 2016 KRAHN CHEMIE assumerà la distribuzione di esteri speciali di OXEA in Francia. A tal fine stabilirà un team locale di venditori che opererà inizialmente dalla filiale francese della consociata ALBIS PLASTIC. L’obiettivo di KRAHN CHEMIE è quello di espandere ulteriormente la sua presenza in Francia e aprire una sua filiale a breve. [leggi tutto]
Management change at KRAHN CHEMIE Benelux
(06.11.15) On November 1, 2015 Cristian Groenewegen has joined KRAHN CHEMIE Benelux. He will expand the management board and will be appointed as managing director. [leggi tutto]
KRAHN CHEMIE renames its Dutch subsidiary to KRAHN CHEMIE Benelux
(01.07.15) From the 1 July 2015, ICH Benelux BV, the Dutch subsidiary of KRAHN CHEMIE, will change its name to KRAHN CHEMIE Benelux BV. [leggi tutto]
Eastman Chemical appoints ICH Benelux as new distributor in Benelux
(12.12.14) 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. [leggi tutto]
LANXESS appoints KRAHN CHEMIE as its new distribution partner in Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia
(21.08.14) 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. [leggi tutto]
KRAHN CHEMIE entra in Italia acquisendo una partecipazione di maggioranza nella Pietro Carini SpA
(01.01.70) Il gruppo Tedesco KRAHN CHEMIE ha acquisito il 62,5% Pietro Carini S.p.A., storico distributore in Italia di specialità chimiche basato a Milano. [leggi tutto]
KRAHN CHEMIE to present an extended portfolio at K 2013
(05.09.13) KRAHN CHEMIE will appear at K 2013 with an extended portfolio for the plastics industry, its pigment ranges, in particular, having undergone further development. [leggi tutto]
Celanese Emulsions appoints KRAHN CHEMIE as distributor in Germany
(29.05.13) 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. [leggi tutto]
KRAHN CHEMIE acquires Dutch chemical distributor ICH Benelux
(15.02.13) With its takeover of ICH Benelux BV, KRAHN CHEMIE GmbH is significantly expanding its market position in the distribution of speciality chemicals. [leggi tutto]
KRAHN CHEMIE expands product range for rubber industry
(08.06.12) 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. [leggi tutto]
KRAHN CHEMIE expands Executive Board
(29.11.11) 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. [leggi tutto]
KRAHN CHEMIE and Heubach are working together successfully in Eastern Europe
(18.08.11) 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. [leggi tutto]
Sachtleben Chemie and KRAHN CHEMIE expand marketing cooperation
(10.01.11) 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. [leggi tutto]
KRAHN CHEMIE Now Represents BYK in Poland
(28.10.09) Starting in November 2009, KRAHN CHEMIE will be representing BYK in Poland. Both companies have had a successful partnership in Germany since 2004. [leggi tutto]
KRAHN CHEMIE expands its market presence in Poland
(24.09.09) 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. [leggi tutto]