The awards are presented annually to recognize outstanding results and achievements by Wacker's distributor partners.

A number of Brenntag companies have received Wacker “Distributor of the Year” Awards for 2009, which are presented annually to recognize outstanding results and achievements by its distributor partners. The performance criteria for the awards are based on a combination of sales performance metrics and effective interaction with Wacker’s Business Teams.

“We would like to especially recognize Brenntag Specialties, Inc., for not only achieving a Platinum award, but for being the top-ranking Platinum, which means Wacker’s top-ranking distributor worldwide in 2009,” said Ted Davlantes, Director Distribution Management NAFTA and Middle America, Wacker Chemical Corp. “The Brenntag companies have shown continuous and substantial growth of our mutual business since the inception of our partnerships in the Americas.”

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