Our History

MÜNZING was founded by Friedrich Michael Münzing as the first producer of sulfuric acid in Germany. In the following years the company started the production of stearic acid and soaps.

New production site was opened in Heilbronn, Germany, for manufacturing additives used in the leather and paper industry.

Start of joint venture with DIAMOND SHAMROCK ("NOPCO") for the production and distribution of additives for paints, paper, adhesives and other industries.

End of the joint venture with DIAMOND SHAMROCK, investment in new production facilities and a new research and development center.

North American headquarters was opened with office and technical service center in Bloomfield, NJ, USA, expanding coverage and value-added services in the Americas.

Office and technical service center in Shanghai, China was established to further strengthen MÜNZING as a global leading provider of specialty additives.

Entry into the wax business through targeted acquisition to develop a technology platform for wax-based additives.

Development of our food processing additives technology platform through acquisition of Magrabar in Morton Grove, IL, USA, and own product development.

MÜNZING opens new global headquarters and administration center in Abstatt, Germany. The construction was completed with an emphasis on energy efficiency, sustainability and resource conservation for offices and state-of-the-art laboratories.

New Office in Mumbai, India.

Established production capabilities in Malaysia and Australia through strategic acquisitions and further investments to manufacture and support our customers locally.

Opening of new subsidiary in Curitiba/PR, Brazil.

Acquisition of Interchem Sp. z o.o., distribution partner of our coatings additives, today MÜNZING Poland Sp. z o.o.

Plant expansion and construction of a new production facility in Elsteraue, Germany provides the ability to produce more than 10,000 tons of water-based wax emulsion and powders primarily used in the construction industry. Furthermore, new sales offices were opened in Milan, Italy and Pangyo, South Korea in 2022.

MÜNZING opens a new production plant and R&D facility in Bukit Selambau, Malaysia after a three-year project and construction period.

Expansion of operations and construction of a new manufacturing facility in Clover, SC, USA. Additionally, we inaugurated MÜNZING Singapore as an Asia-Pacific headquarters to underscore our strong commitment to this region.