History
2011 was the year in which BRB International BV celebrated its 30th anniversary. The company has seen rapid growth and fast change in its lifetime, but a set of strong believes and corporate values kept its course steady.
In 1981, BRB International BV started as a one man business in Ittervoort. The trading business started expanding and in 1985 BRB International BV moved to its current headquarters on the industrial site in Ittervoort. This was also the year that the company started its own production facilities, in order to better serve its customers and differentiate from large multinationals. The sales driven mentality enabled the company to expand rapidly. An important step to professionalizing the business was made in 1999, when BRB International BV obtained the ISO certifications (9001-2000/14001).
The rate of growth quickly called for further expansion and in 2004 2 other locations in Ittervoort were opened (1 sales office/storage facility and 1 warehouse). The continuous drive to grow, combined with opportunities in the market formed the basis for a physical presence in the ASIA/Pacific region. At first a Joint Venture with the company of Amochem Malaysia enabled BRB to better serve the ASIA/Pacific region. These emerging economies offered excellent business potential and therefore in 2008 BRB subsidiaries were opened in Singapore and Hong Kong.
The BRB USA Inc subsidiary was opened in 2007, which allowed the company to shorten lead times in this continent by maintaining adequate stock. But just as important: this allowed the company to execute its philosophy to serve markets globally with a commitment to local employees.
In 2009 an important milestone was reached by setting up a plant to produce Viscosity Index Improvers for the Automotive and Industrial market. This was achieved through a Joint Venture with the company of SWD Rheinol; situated in Duisburg, Germany. Today this Joint Venture represents the 2nd largest VII production plant in Europe. High quality OCP type VI Improvers are produced under the brand name Viscotech®.
Another important milestone for BRB in 2009 was the start up of our subsidiary in Krakau, Poland. This warehouse and sales office will focus on the Central Eastern Europe market for all BRB product groups.
In 2011 BRB International BV acquired Amochem Malaysia, thereby strengthening the company’s foothold and competitive position in the Asia/Pacific region. 2011 was also the year in which the company celebrated its 30th anniversary and won an award for best exporting company in The Netherlands, called the Jan Huygen van Linschoten award issued by the ABN-AMRO bank.
The story of BRB International BV is a remarkabl
e success story. Thanks to its dedicated employees and corporate values the company could rely on a strong basis for rapid expansion and growth of the business. The people who were behind the expansion of BRB International BV, still address key positions within the company. Together with its corporate strategies and values this ensures the companies unique attitudes and character will be maintained in the future, hopefully allowing BRB to keep differentiating from its competitors.