Reading, PA – September 12, 2012

Brenntag North America Further Expands DEF Infrastructure

Brenntag, the world's largest distributor of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF), continues to expand their North American DEF infrastructure by installing bulk Diesel Exhaust Fluid tanks at six additional facilities: Phoenix, AZ, Los Angeles, CA, Indianapolis, IN, Portland, OR, Dallas, TX and San Antonio, TX.

Between the aforementioned locations, Brenntag North America added over 180,000 gallons of bulk DEF storage. These facilities feature high speed rail off-loading stations, customer “fill & go” loading racks, and dedicated bulk DEF tank truck deliveries. Brenntag’s long-term commitment to this industry continues to bring improved efficiencies, keeping Brenntag the clear choice for supplying DEF as the market grows.

Brenntag’s expansive DEF terminal network consisting of over 100 locations in the United States and Canada, offers customers the option to pick up or have their DEF delivered in jugs, drums, totes or bulk. A team of DEF dedicated sales and customer service professionals, is available to assist with all requirements to service SCR equipped vehicles.

About Brenntag:

Brenntag is the global market leader in full-line chemical distribution. Linking chemical manufacturers and chemical users, Brenntag provides business-to-business distribution solutions for industrial and specialty chemicals globally. With over 10,000 products and a world-class supplier base, Brenntag offers one-stop-shop solutions to about 160,000 customers. The value-added services include just-in-time delivery, product mixing, formulation, repackaging, inventory management, drum return handling as well as extensive technical support. Headquartered in Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany, the company operates a global network with more than 400 locations in 70 countries. In 2011 the company realized global sales of EUR 8.7 billion (USD 12.1 billion) with more than 13,000 employees.

Press contact for Brenntag Group:

Hubertus Spethmann

Brenntag AG

Corporate Communications

Stinnes-Platz 1

45472 Mülheim an der Ruhr

Germany

Telephone: + 49 208 7828 7701

Fax: + 49 208 7828 7720

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http://www.brenntag.com

Press contact for Brenntag North America:

Barbara Nothstein

Brenntag North America

5083 Pottsville Pike

Reading, PA 19605

Telephone: 610 916 3858

E-Mail:

Brenntag North America Phone +610 926 6100 x3858 Brenntag AG

5083 Pottsville Pike Fax +610 926 0420 45472 Mülheim an der Ruhr Germany

Reading, PA 19605 USA E-Mail: Hubertus Spethmann

www.brenntagnorthamerica.com Corporate Communications