Wholly-Owned Subsidiary
Baerlocher Restructures Its European Operations
Effective July 1, 2026, Baerlocher will transfer its operational business to a newly established subsidiary: Baerlocher Germany, headquartered in Lingen. This wholly owned subsidiary of the former Baerlocher will take over the European business going forward, while the parent company will focus on its holding company role.
This move is driven by a desire for greater organizational clarity. Operational responsibility and central holding company functions are to be consistently separated in order to shorten decision-making processes and strengthen customer focus. CEO Arne Schulle describes the new structure as more transparent and efficient—with clearly defined responsibilities at both levels.
Baerlocher Germany is responsible for European operations in the areas of PVC stabilizers and specialty additives. Managing Director Dr. Thomas Doege emphasizes that little will change for customers in their day-to-day business: their points of contact will remain the same, and the established business relationships will continue. Continuity and reliability will continue to define the company’s image even under the new umbrella.
Doege acknowledges that Europe remains a challenging market environment—but sees no reason to hold back. As part of the global Baerlocher network, the new company aims to offer its customers stable supply chains and consistently high product quality in both polymer and non-polymer applications. Sustainability remains an integral part of its service offering, backed by expertise built up over many years, application-specific solutions, and a clear commitment to innovative product development.
A current example of this is the Baerolub AID product family—a PFAS-free alternative to conventional processing aids for polymers. The products are designed for high productivity and cost-effectiveness in film production and help processors meet the requirements of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) regarding the phase-out of PFAS.
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