Corbion Purac & Brenntag join forces in the development of future food business Thailand


Corbion, a world leader in biobased ingredients for the food industry, is announcing the appointment of Brenntag Thailand as its food distributor in Thailand.
 
The appointment of Brenntag, next to FIT, Corbion's current food distributor, will further extend Corbion Purac's capability to serve the Thai meat and savoury industry and put Corbion in a stronger position to take advantage of the growth opportunities in Thailand.
 
Brenntag, the global market leader in chemical distribution, will support Corbion Purac to continue serving its clients with innovative solutions that secure food safety, extend shelf-life and improve sensory attributes and functional performance of a wide range of food applications.
Brenntag manages an extensive sales & distribution network across Thailand and is well positioned to enable joint future growth in the fast moving food industry.
 
For further information, please contact: Wouter Moormann, General Manager South East Asia, Corbion Purac. T +65 6349 1350 or visit www.corbion.com/food
 
 
 
About Corbion:
Corbion: biobased solutions, designed by science, powered by nature, and delivered through dedication. Corbion is the global market leader in lactic acid, lactic acid derivatives and lactides, and a leading company in functional blends containing enzymes, emulsifiers, minerals and vitamins. The company delivers high performance biobased products made from renewable resources and applied in global markets such as bakery, meat, pharmaceuticals and medical devices, home and personal care, packaging, automotive, coatings and adhesives. Its products have a differentiating functionality in all kinds of consumer products worldwide. In 2014, Corbion generated annual sales of €770.1 million and had a workforce of 1,893 employees. Corbion is listed on NYSE Euronext Amsterdam. For more information: www.corbion.com

About Brenntag:
Brenntag, the global market leader in chemical distribution, covers all major markets with its extensive product and service portfolio. Headquartered in Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany, the company operates a global network with more than 490 locations in 72 countries. In 2014, the company, which has a global workforce of more than 13,500, generated sales of EUR 10.0 billion (USD 13.3 billion). Brenntag connects chemical manufacturers and chemical users. The company supports its customers and suppliers with tailor-made distribution solutions for industrial and specialty chemicals. With over 10,000 products and a world-class supplier base, Brenntag offers one-stop-shop solutions to around 170,000 customers. This includes specific application technology, an extensive technical support and value-added services such as just-in-time delivery, product mixing, formulation, repackaging, inventory management and drum return handling. Long-standing experience and local excellence in the individual countries characterize the global market leader for chemical distribution.

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Press Release Corbion Brenntag Thailand 2015