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November 1, 2023
Barentz Wins the Capitalizer Award - 2023 Modern Accounting Awards from Blackline
Barentz, a leading global distributor of life science and specialty performance ingredients throughout North America, is honored to accept the Capitalizer Award from Blackline’s 2023 Modern Accounting Awards for revolutionizing traditional accounting methods to adopt modern accounting practices.
Read MoreOctober 13, 2023
Barentz Announces New Partnership: Trans Globe, Our Exclusive Distributor in the Middle East (Animal Nutrition)
AVON, OH, October 10, 2023. Barentz, a leading distributor of life science ingredients and specialty chemical solutions is excited to announce that Trans Globe will be our exclusive distributor in the Middle East for the Animal Nutrition division within Barentz.
Read MoreAugust 28, 2023
Origination Rebranded to Barentz
Barentz, a leading global distributor of life science and specialty ingredients, announced that Origination has rebranded as Barentz, effective immediately. The name change follows the acquisition of Origination by Barentz International "Barentz" in August 2021.
Read MoreJuly 27, 2023
Barentz Animal Nutrition announces the addition of a new transloading facility in Reedsburg, WI
Woodbury, Minnesota. July 27, 2023. Barentz Animal Nutrition, a leading global distributor of nutritional and functional solutions, has announced the new addition of a transloading facility in Reedsburg, WI to their distribution network.
Read MoreJune 1, 2023
Pestell Nutrition Rebranded to Barentz
New Hamburg, Ontario. June 1, 2023. Barentz, a leading global distributor of life science and specialty ingredients, announced today that Pestell Nutrition and Origination (collectively "Pestell”) will be rebranded as Barentz, effective immediately. The name change follows the acquisition of Pestell by Barentz International "Barentz" in August 2021.
Read MoreMay 24, 2023
Barentz Animal Nutrition Announces Leadership Transition
Barentz, a leading global distributor of life science and specialty ingredients, is pleased to welcome John DeVos as President of our North American Animal Nutrition Division. Jerry Vergeer who previously served as the President of our Animal Nutrition Division in North America will transition to a global advisory role to support strategy and Principal development across the business, supporting the transition.
Read MoreApril 10, 2023
Barentz Welcomes Dari Brown to the Animal Nutrition Team
Barentz, a leading global distributor of life science ingredients, is excited to welcome Dari Brown, Ph.D. as Director of Sales and Technical Services to lead the North American Animal Nutrition team.
Read MoreFebruary 13, 2023
Barentz announces North American leadership transition
Barentz announces a planned leadership transition in its North America business. Mike McKenna who previously served as President & COO North America, will become CEO North America. Terry Hill, former CEO, will join the company's Supervisory Board. These appointments are effective March 1, 2023.
Read MoreOctober 5, 2022
Barentz Acquires Viachem in the USA
Barentz International, a global life science ingredients distributor, announced today that it has acquired Viachem, Ltd (“Viachem”), a specialty distributor of life science ingredients and specialty chemicals. By combining a dedicated market research function and digitally enabled sales & marketing capabilities, Viachem represents a market growth engine for Barentz and its principal suppliers. The team will continue to be led by Mike Efting, Viachem’s President & Founder, and offices will remain in Plano, TX and Augusta, GA.
Read MoreMarch 16, 2022
Barentz Acquires DIVSA in Central America
Barentz International, a global life science ingredients distributor, announced today that it has acquired Distribuciones Industriales Variadas, S.A. ("Divsa" or the "Business"), Central America's leading value-add distributor of life science ingredients and specialty chemicals. With locations across Guatemala, the Dominican Republic, Honduras, El Salvador, Costa Rica, and Panama, Divsa represents the ideal fit to bridge Barentz' well-established presence in North and South America. The team will continue to be led by Mario Mena, Divsa's President & Founder, and the headquarters will remain in Guatemala City.
Read MoreFebruary 23, 2022
Barentz North America Receives Gold Level 2022 EcoVadis Sustainability Rating for ESG Program
Barentz North America, a leading distributor of life science ingredients and specialty chemicals across North America, is proud to announce that it has been granted Gold Level recognition from EcoVadis for its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) program. This is the sixth consecutive year in which Barentz North America has received EcoVadis certification for its leading ESG program.
Read MoreJanuary 13, 2022
Barentz Acquires Chemcel and Launches Barentz Mexico
Barentz International, a leading global life science ingredients distributor, announced today that it has acquired certain assets of Chemcel, S.A. de C.V. (the “Business”), a value-add distributor of specialty ingredients into the Mexican pharmaceutical and nutrition markets. Through its technical sales team, in-house formulary capabilities, and a product portfolio focused on specialty excipients, the Business provides the natural platform to further expand into the Mexican market as Barentz Mexico. The team will continue to be led by Julio Rendon and the headquarters will remain in Mexico City.
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