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Biesterfeld AG
16.05.2013
Biesterfeld International, Hamburg, establishes branch office in Thailand
Biesterfeld International GmbH, Hamburg, has established a branch office in Bangkok, Thailand. As of early May, Biesterfeld International Thailand Ltd. has started its commercial activity as international import and export organization.„Our business in Thailand has grown strongly in the past five years. The foundation of a subsidiary gives us the opportunity to accelerate this growth and to be closer to our customers and suppliers", [...]
Biesterfeld Spezialchemie GmbH
03.05.2013
Management change in Biesterfeld Spezialchemie GmbH
Effective from May 01st, 2013, Thomas Arnold has been appointed as Managing Director of Biesterfeld Spezialchemie GmbH. He will lead the company and its European organization together with Dr. Nicole Hamelau. Thomas Arnold (53) is responsible for the operative business of Biesterfeld Spezialchemie GmbH and its subsidiaries and affiliates. As a graduate business economist he has worked for many years in leading positions in the international che [...]
Biesterfeld Spezialchemie GmbH
02.05.2013
In-Cosmetics 2013 hits new visitor record 2013
Once again this year many visitors and exhibitors from the cosmetics industry lined the corridors and stands at the in-cosmetics. Again, Paris had been chosen as host for the biggest exhibition for cosmetic raw materials. "Many partners of Biesterfeld Spezialchemie's Cosmetic division presented new raw material concepts at their booths", explains Bettina Heick, Product Manager Cosmetics, Biesterfeld Spezialchemie GmbH.Hamburg based compan [...]
Biesterfeld AG
29.04.2013
Biesterfeld AG continues growth path
The Biesterfeld Group, Hamburg, grows in 2012 worldwide continuously. In a volatile business environment the Biesterfeld Group rose its sales up to € 996 m, EBIT increased by 5,4% to € 29,7 m.The Biesterfeld Group continued its positive business development in 2012. All of the three core business divisions – Plastics, Specialty Chemicals and International – contributed to the good results. Despite of a volatile environment and the increas [...]
Biesterfeld Spezialchemie GmbH
22.04.2013
Biesterfeld Spezialchemie at the European Coatings Show 2013 A successful company presentation
Again this year, Biesterfeld Spezialchemie participated at the European Coatings Show 2013 in Nuremberg with tremendous success."For Biesterfeld Spezialchemie it was an excellent trade fair with numerous, high quality discussions with customers", exclaims Kathrin Schmitt, Product Manager CASE, Biesterfeld Spezialchemie GmbH. The main focus this year, was placed on new products such as Airase® defoamers, Kelco-Crete® dry mortar additives, Cray [...]
Biesterfeld Spezialchemie GmbH
21.03.2013
Colouring nature
"Advances in coatings for orchids and succulents""The Dutch are well known for cultivating flowers and plants. What is less known is that several companies have specialised themselves in producing coatings for this colourful industry. As with most coatings, it needs a specialised approach."Jacques Resoort, Biesterfeld Speciaal Chemie B.V. Roger Reinartz, Air Products Nederland B.V.This article has just been published&nb [...]
Biesterfeld Spezialchemie GmbH
07.02.2013
Biesterfeld Spezialchemie and Buteressence B.V. expand their cooperation
Biesterfeld Spezialchemie GmbH, Hamburg, expands their successful partnership with the Dutch flavouring company Buteressence B.V. Effective this year, Biesterfeld Spezialchemie now exclusively distributes the flavours of Buteressence for the German market. Since 2010 Biesterfeld Spezialchemie has taken over the distribution activities for the Eastern European countries of Poland, the Czech Republic, Ukraine, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Roma [...]
Biesterfeld Spezialchemie GmbH
31.01.2013
Colour Your Beauty
Colour Campaign by Biesterfeld Spezialchemie GmbHColour Cosmetics - Innovative And Creative Cosmetic Formulations:Cream To Powder FoundationFresh Kick BB Mousse Hold The Line Gel - Eyeliner GelSparkling Smile Lip GlossSofty Foundation StickWipe & Forget - Make Up RemoverUmbrella For Lashes - Water-resistant & Volume Mascara [...]
Biesterfeld Plastic GmbH
08.01.2013
Biesterfeld acquires Küttner GmbH, Roemerberg / Speyer
Hamburg, 8th January 2013Biesterfeld AG has acquired all shares of Küttner GmbH, Römerberg / Speyer, Germany with immediate effect. This transaction will put Biesterfeld Plastic GmbH in a position to expand its business for thermoplastic elastomers, rubber and rubber chemicals.In 2010 Biesterfeld Plastic GmbH purchased the French trading house SMPC S.A., Cherisy, the local market leader in distribution of rubber and additives. This addition [...]
Biesterfeld Plastic GmbH
07.01.2013
BIESTERFELD PLASTIC ENTERS THE NORDIC COUNTRIES
Hamburg, 07th January 2013Effective from January 1st 2013 Biesterfeld Nordic AB, a 50/50 joint venture between the Swedish based family-owned Fred Holmberg & Co AB and Biesterfeld Plastic GmbH will start its activities from its central Nordic head office in Malmö, Sweden.Biesterfeld Plastic, currently holding the leading position in pan-European distribution of Standard & Engineering Polymers and Elastomers, came to an agreement with [...]
Biesterfeld Plastic GmbH
20.12.2012
Biesterfeld Plastic to distribute Ferro's ALCRYN MPR as of 1st January 2013
Dear Sir or Madam,please find below our official press release.If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact:Dietmar ZinkandBusiness ManagerTel: +49 (0) 40 / 32008 -250Fax: +49 (0) 40 / 32008 -442D.Zinkand@biesterfeld.com [...]
Biesterfeld Plastic GmbH
19.11.2012
DuPont Performance Polymers extends Biesterfeld Plastic resin-distribution collaboration into Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia and Ukraine
Geneva, October 2012 - Effective September 1st, 2012, for Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia and October 1st, 2012, for Ukraine, DuPont Performance Polymers (DPP) has reinforced its collaboration with Biesterfeld Plastic by extending its distribution agreement into these four countries.This extended collaboration will immediately benefit these markets, as they will be able to exploit local access to the industry-leading portfolio of resins and inn [...]
Biesterfeld Plastic GmbH
23.10.2012
Nurel's PA6 Novamid® is now Promyde®
Our distribution partner Nurel has officially announced their new trademark named Promyde®, formerly known as Novamid®. This change of brand name forms part of Nurel's strategy of positioning their products in the different global polyamide markets. Nurel's strong investment in R&D is definitely progressing polyamide to new levels with innovative products in new markets, hence the slogan. [...]
Biesterfeld AG
04.10.2012
Biesterfeld AG successfully places € 45 million loan note
The Pan-European distributor for plastics and specialty chemicals Biesterfeld, Hamburg, has successfully placed a € 45 m loan note. Biesterfeld AG issued the loan to finance its future growth and to diversify its financing structure.“We are pleased that our first loan note issue has been met by the market with high interest. The excellent feedback and the large oversubscription of the envisaged loan amount of € 35 m is proof of confidence i [...]
Biesterfeld Plastic GmbH
06.09.2012
ECOZEN® - temperature resistant PETG
The new, innovative product series by SK Chemicals named ECOZEN® and stands for temperature resistant PETG.This eco-friendly material without Bisphenol A offers a very good transparency, excellent impact strength as well as remarkable chemical resistance.These properties in combination with the temperature resistance (HDT up to ca. 109°C) qualify the material for diverse technical applications. [...]
Biesterfeld AG
31.08.2012
Biesterfeld, Hamburg, among the top five Chemical Distributors in Europe
The Biesterfeld Group performs well in its market environment and achieves 5th rank in Europe among the leading chemical distributors, according to the latest ICIS chemical distributors' ranking. In the worldwide listing Biesterfeld ranks no. 8.Every year ICIS, the world's largest petrochemical market information provider, ranks the leading Top 100 chemical distributors worldwide. The Biesterfeld Group positions itself very strong in the market a [...]
Biesterfeld AG
21.05.2012
"Global Mind with Local Focus" – Biesterfeld’s CEO Discusses Success Factors for the Chemical Distribution Industry
Biesterfeld’s CEO Birger Kuck, a speaker at this year’s annual congress of the European Association of Chemical Distributors (FECC), elucidates the challenges and success factors for his industry.The whole article can be found here:“Global Mind with Local Focus” – published in CHEManager Europe No.5/2012 [...]
Biesterfeld AG
07.05.2012
Biesterfeld AG, Hamburg, continues dynamic growth path in 2011.
In 2011 the positive business development of Biesterfeld continued. Based on stable customer demand at a very high level Biesterfeld achieved increased sales and profit figures.All of the three core business divisions – Plastics, Specialty Chemicals and International – benefited from increasing demand.Particularly Biesterfeld Plastic GmbH with its engineering polymers activity and Biesterfeld Spezialchemie GmbH with its division CASE (Addit [...]
Biesterfeld AG
19.12.2011
Biesterfeld – The People behind the Company
Read more about Biesterfeld in the new company brochure. Thanks to the assistance of the employees a vitalized corporate brochure is designed. It presents the activities of the Biesterfeld Group.Intrigued? The Biesterfeld corporate brochure (3 MB) is available as a pdf download for you in German and English. Biesterfeld AG is the strategic holding company of the Biesterfeld Group enjoying more than 100 years' tradition in the chemicals business. [...]
Biesterfeld AG
27.04.2010
Biesterfeld AG Hamburg looks back on year 2009
Biesterfeld achieves good result in 2009 – despite worldwide economic crisisThe Biesterfeld Group - in the difficult economic environment of 2009 - registered sales of 655 Mio. € and an EBIT of € 20 Mio. €, with both figures substantially below previous year. Net income for 2009, however, was fully achieved as planned.The business development of 2009 was considerably influenced by the worldwide crisis and connected herewith a sharp drop i [...]
Biesterfeld AG
24.04.2009
Biesterfeld AG Hamburg looks back on successful year 2008
The Group saw a very dynamic business development during the first six months of 2008. The continuously increasing price of crude oil, which resulted in substantial price increases for most of the traded products, as well as increasing costs for logistics services led to different pictures in the three core business units Plastic, Spezialchemie and International. The International division (Biesterfeld International GmbH) benefited s [...]
Biesterfeld AG
22.12.2008
Biesterfeld AG sell their shares in Biesterfeld Scheibler Linssen GmbH & Co. KG
Biesterfeld AG, Hamburg, sell retroactively as per 30th September 2008 together with their partners all shares held in the agricultural distribution and trading company Biesterfeld Scheibler Linssen GmbH & Co. KG to Raiffeisen Hauptgenossenschaft Nord AG, Kiel.This step enables Biesterfeld AG to fully concentrate on their core business segments Biesterfeld Plastic GmbH, Biesterfeld Spezialchemie GmbH as well as Biesterfeld Internati [...]
Biesterfeld AG
01.10.2008
Biesterfeld acquires Polish Distributor for Specialty Chemicals Milar
In pursuance of its long term strategy, Biesterfeld Spezialchemie GmbH acquired 85% of the shares of the Polish company Milar Sp. z o. o., Milanowek., effective October 1st, 2008. The previously family owned company represents an excellent addition to the existing specialty chemicals activities in Poland with its supplementary product portfolio. The managing partner Grzegorz Axentowicz will continue to hold a participation and manage the company [...]
