About Us
Biesterfeld is one of the world’s leading distribution and service companies in the fields of plastics, rubber, speciality chemicals and ingredients. We offer our customers specialist market expertise, application-specific technical advice and services, as well as a comprehensive product portfolio for numerous industries across our business divisions: Standard Polymers, Engineered Polymers, Performance Polymers, LifeSciences, Industrial and Rubber.
The Biesterfeld Group in figures
Founded in 1906
Biesterfeld was founded in Hamburg in 1906 and is now in its fourth generation of family ownership.
1,200 employees
More than 1,200 employees work at over 50 sites worldwide.
€1.2 billion in turnover
The Biesterfeld Group achieved a turnover of €1.2 billion in the 2025 financial year.
“Our goal: to be the first choice worldwide in the distribution of speciality chemicals and polymers, for customers, suppliers and employees alike.”
Our corporate structure: A strong international network, combined with local market knowledge and customer focus, characterises our corporate structure. Our agile teams, which collaborate across regions, sectors and disciplines, deliver faster and smarter solutions.
Our business model: Tailor-made solutions, global reach. By utilising a global sales platform, we are able to offer high-quality, tailor-made services with the help of local expertise.
Our approach: acting as a link between manufacturers and end-users. In doing so, we combine global reach with local market knowledge. This results in a portfolio that meets the requirements of a wide range of industries.
> 50
LOCATIONS
> 26k
CUSTOMERS
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SUPPLIERS
Our Executive Board
Responsibility across generations
Experience in chemistry, finance and sales for the future of the Biesterfeld Group
Our sales regions are highlighted in red.
Speciality chemicals and polymer distribution
Application engineering advice
Advice on material selection
Expertise in application technology
Regulatory requirements
