L. Brüggemann GmbH & Co. KG
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Basic Information
L. Brüggemann GmbH & Co. KG was founded in 1868 and has evolved from a 19th-century spirits factory on the Neckar river into an international chemical company and alcohol manufacturer. It offers custom solutions in polymer additives, reducing agents, zinc compounds, specialty chemicals, and alcohol, serving industries such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food, and construction. The company is headquartered in Heilbronn, Germany, at Salzstraße 131, 74076 Heilbronn. It remains a family business, focusing on innovation and global reach in chemical manufacturing.
Sources:
- Bruggemann History
- Environmental XPRT company profile
- Pitchbook company profile
- NorthData company record
Awards
Notably, Brüggemann received the EcoVadis Platinum Medal for the second consecutive year, placing it in the top 1% of companies assessed globally.
Certifications
L. Brüggemann GmbH & Co. KG is certified according to the following international standards:
- ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management)
- ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management)
- ISO 50001:2018 based on ISO 50003:2021 (Energy Management)
The scope of these certifications includes development, production, and sales of chemicals as well as the provision of related services.
Source: DQS Global Customer Database
Key Features
- Family-owned company founded in 1868, focused on custom-tailored and pioneering chemical solutions worldwide.
- Expertise in polymer additives, reducing agents, zinc derivatives, and industrial alcohols.
- Products and services include reducing agents, zinc derivatives, polymer additives (especially for engineering plastics like polyamides and polyolefins), AP®-Nylon additives, and toll production.
- Innovation in high-performance chemical products for e-mobility, sustainability, and emulsion polymerization.
- Strong commitment to sustainability, including a biomass heating plant to reduce CO₂ emissions and repeated EcoVadis Platinum Medal awards.
- Development of formaldehyde-free reducing agents and solutions for VOC reduction and efficiency.
- Participation in cross-industry initiatives like the Antwerp Declaration for a European Industrial Deal.
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Featured Products
L. Brüggemann GmbH & Co. KG’s featured products center around their BRUGGOLEN® line of high-performance additives for technical plastics, especially polyamides (PA 6, PA 6.6, PA 12, and copolyamides), polyesters, and polyolefins.
Major product categories and highlights:
Heat Stabilizers
- Classic copper-salt heat stabilizers (e.g., BRUGGOLEN® H320/H321, H324/H325, H328F/H329F) for polyamides, offering long-term heat protection up to 180°C.
- Modern copper iodide stabilizers (BRUGGOLEN® TP-H1607, TP-H1804, TP-H1805) for higher temperature resistance (up to 230°C for PA6.6).
- Copper-complex stabilizers (BRUGGOLEN® H3386/H3387, H3350/H3351, H3376/H3377) for long-term stabilization and natural color retention.
- Metal-free and halogen-free options for E&E applications (e.g., BRUGGOLEN® TP-H2062, TP-H2217).
Processing Agents
- Nucleating agents (BRUGGOLEN® P22 for polyamides, P252 for polyesters, TP-P1401 granulate) for improved flow, dimensional stability, and mechanical properties.
- Flow improvers (BRUGGOLEN® P1507, TP-P1810, TP-P2201) that enhance melt flow without affecting mechanical properties.
- Combination internal/external lubricants (BRUGGOLEN® P14, P130).
- Processing One-Packs and auxiliary agents for recycling and optimized processing.
Modifiers
- Chain extenders (BRUGGOLEN® M1251, M1253) to increase molecular weight for better impact strength and elongation.
- Chain breakers (BRUGGOLEN® M1417) for controlled viscosity adjustment in recycling polyamide waste.
Impact Modifiers
- Compoline® CO/PA series (from subsidiary Auserpolimeri) to improve impact properties and mechanical performance, functionalized for different needs and extreme temperatures (down to -40°C).
Light Stabilizers
- BRUGGOLEN® L11 (optical brightener + stabilizer), L20, and L206 for color stability and UV protection in engineering thermoplastics.
Recycling Additives for Polyolefins
- BRUGGOLEN® R8895 for upcycling polypropylene from car battery cases.
- BRUGGOLEN® TP-R2090 and TP-R2162 for upcycling polypropylene and polyethylene from post-industrial and post-consumer waste streams, using proprietary “repair technology” to restore polymer chain quality and mechanical properties.
All products are available in various forms, including powder, compacted granules, and masterbatch, with One-Packs providing customized multi-additive solutions.
Source: Bruggemann Polymer Additives
Marketing Focus
L. Brüggemann GmbH & Co. KG focuses on providing custom-tailored and innovative solutions in the fields of polymer additives, reducing agents, zinc derivatives, and alcohol. Their marketing emphasizes advanced chemistry, sustainability, and value creation for industrial clients by offering high-performance additives for engineering plastics (especially polyamides and polyolefins), next-generation formaldehyde-free reducing agents, and environmentally proactive solutions. The company highlights its commitment to sustainability (e.g., EcoVadis Platinum Medal, green energy at production sites) and serves a global B2B audience in sectors such as plastics, industrial chemicals, coatings, adhesives, construction, and specialty alcohols.
Source: Bruggemann Official Website
Technical Strength
- Advanced Custom Solutions: Specialized in developing and delivering customized and pioneering solutions in polymer additives, reducing agents, zinc derivatives, and alcohol since 1868 (source).
- Innovation in Additives: Focused on high-performance additives for engineering plastics addressing challenges in e-mobility and sustainability (K2025 press release).
- Leadership in Sustainability: Received the EcoVadis Platinum Medal for the second consecutive year, with a significant CO₂ reduction via a biomass heating plant (EcoVadis scorecard).
- Technical Expertise: Development of formaldehyde-free reducing agents for emulsion polymerization and advanced metal/halogen-free heat stabilizers (case study, brochure).
- Industry Collaboration: Initial signing member of the “Antwerp Declaration for a European Industrial Deal” (source).
All information sourced from Bruggemann Official Website and linked subpages.
Environment / Society / Governance
L. Brüggemann GmbH & Co. KG demonstrates significant commitment and achievements in ESG (Environment, Society, and Governance):
Environment
- Active investment in reducing environmental impact through modernized, eco-friendly production processes.
- Environmental protection is embedded in company policy and supported by an integrated management system certified to DIN EN ISO 14001.
- Certified energy management system (DIN EN ISO 50001) at production sites, with systematic energy savings.
Society
- Commitment to fair, lasting relationships with employees, partners, and customers, reflected by a high average employee tenure (13.9 years).
- Voluntary social benefits, such as sports and fitness programs.
- Participation in the Responsible Care Program (German Chemical Industry Association) and sustainability initiatives (e.g., Chemie³).
- Regularly evaluated by EcoVadis for environment, work conditions, fair business practices, and sustainable procurement.
Governance
- Integrated management system for transparency and processes, with certifications in DIN EN ISO 9001 (quality), 14001 (environment), 50001 (energy), and 45001 (health & safety).
- Strict compliance with the REACH Regulation and high standards expected from business partners.
- Received the EcoVadis Platinum Medal for the second consecutive year (top 1% globally).
Source: Bruggemann Responsibility
OEM / ODM / White Label Support
L. Brüggemann GmbH & Co. KG offers toll production services, providing contract manufacturing of custom product solutions using high-performance equipment. They have extensive experience with spray drying, milling, blending, and pelletizing for customers and offer to manufacture custom additive blends, including services like raw material procurement, packaging, quality assurance, laboratory work, and product approvals.
While this demonstrates support for contract manufacturing (toll production), there is no explicit mention of OEM, ODM, or White/Private Label services in the traditional branded product sense.
Source: Bruggemann Toll Production
Pricing
No public pricing information is provided.
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