- The agreement is the next step in the successful cooperation between Brenntag and 3M
- Customers in the CASE, Construction, Polymer and Rubber industry are provided with full access to 3M Glass Bubbles in France and Iberia
Brenntag, the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, today announced the expansion of its current exclusive distribution agreement with 3M on Glass Bubbles from the UK into France and Iberia. This evolving relationship between Brenntag Specialties and 3M, the science-based technology company, will come in force on January 1st 2025.
3M Glass Bubbles provide a high-performance alternative to conventional fillers in a variety of materials. These hollow glass microspheres are not only offering weight saving opportunities but are also contributing to functional benefits ranging from dimensional stability to solar reflectivity. 3M Glass Bubbles are made of soda-lime borosilicate glass, which is a true glass with inherently greater water and chemical resistance than other hollow glass microspheres made of sodium silicate glass, also known as water glass.
Christine Bryant, President Global Material Science and President NA Brenntag Specialties, says: “The 3M Glass Bubbles will strengthen our specialty product portfolio in France and Iberia. We are proud to receive the confidence from 3M to represent them in these additional countries. Through our Innovation & Application Centers, we will support our customers with formulation work and technical advice, so that they can benefit the most from the technical and sustainability advantages, that the 3M Glass Bubbles are offering.”
Sean Appleton, EMEA Business Leader, Advanced Material Division at 3M comments: “We are delighted to expand our partnership with Brenntag. Our range of innovative materials, combined with Brenntag’s depth of experience and industry knowledge, will provide end-users with a compelling proposition which will help them to overcome a number of industry challenges such as light weighting, thermal dispersion and production efficiency.”
About 3M:
3M applies science in collaborative ways to improve lives daily. With $32 billion in sales, its 91,000 employees connect with customers all around the world. The UK and Ireland is home to one of the largest 3M subsidiaries outside the USA, employing 2,900 people across 18 locations, including nine manufacturing sites. Products manufactured in the UK include coated abrasives, personal safety equipment, adhesive tapes, industrial microbiology products and drug delivery systems. Learn more about 3M's creative solutions to the world's problems at or follow @3MUK on Twitter.
About Brenntag:
Brenntag is the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution. The company holds a central role in connecting customers and suppliers of the chemical industry. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, Brenntag has more than 17,700 employees worldwide and operates a network of about 600 sites in 72 countries. In 2023, Brenntag generated sales of 16.8 billion EUR. The two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, provide a diversified and broad portfolio of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients as well as tailor-made application, marketing and supply chain solutions, technical and formulation support, comprehensive regulatory know-how, and digital solutions for a wide range of industries. Brenntag pursues an ambitious sustainability agenda and is committed to sustainable solutions in its own sector and the industries served. Brenntag shares have been listed at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2010, in the DAX since September 2021. In addition, the Brenntag SE shares are listed in the DAX 50 ESG and DAX ESG Target. For more information, visit www.brenntag.com.
