Brenntag to acquire Thai lubricant distributor Oils ‘R Us

Brenntag (ISIN DE000A1DAHH0), the global market leader in chemical and ingredients distribution, has signed an agreement to acquire Oils ‘R Us Co., Ltd. headquartered in Thailand.

Oils ‘R Us was established in 2006 as a trade marketing and distribution services for ExxonMobil lubricants. The company has a diversified customer base as it distributes a wide range of lubricants for automotive, commercial vehicle, industrial and marine applications.

“Our acquisition in Thailand, which is the second largest economy in Southeast Asia, perfectly drives Brenntag’s lubricants expansion plan in the region forward. Not only regional, but also in terms of service offering, since Oils ‘R Us offers us extensive possibilities to establish lubricant decanting and re-packaging capabilities in the future,” says Henri Nejade, member of the Management Board of Brenntag Group and CEO Brenntag Asia Pacific.

Brenntag already markets, sells, and distributes lubricants in Singapore, Hong Kong, central and South Vietnam, and West Java, including Jakarta, Indonesia. The acquisition of the business in Thailand will thus enlarge Brenntag’s footprint in Southeast Asia.

“Our strategy is to build broad regional coverage of lubricant distribution in Southeast and Southern Asia. Adding a platform in the important market of Thailand is the next step for Brenntag Asia Pacific to complete its vision to become the leading distributor and provider of lubricants and value-added services in the region,” said Anthony Gerace, managing director, Mergers & Acquisitions at Brenntag Group.

The target business generated sales of approximately EUR22 million (USD24.8 million) in the financial year 2019. Closing of the transaction is expected to occur in the second half of 2020.