Berg+Schmidt Performance Chemicals – to the Very Molecule
Our expertise in the field of sustainable raw materials is the foundation for optimal, customised solutions. In all of this, we remain adaptive and proactive. This flexibility enables us to provide fatty acid esters, fatty alcohols, fatty acids and many other basic and speciality chemicals which pave the way for new opportunities.
The unison of advanced technology and respect for our environment and nature determines our work. This allows us to develop chemical products that are both high-performance and eco-friendly.
Berg+Schmidt is part of the Stern-Wywiol Gruppe, an internationally operating family business. Our corporate policy focuses on continuity and sustainability to ensure an environmentally sound future for generations to come.
Our development history
1955
Arnold Berg and Hermann Schmidt founded Berg+Schmidt in Lübeck.
Focus:
Trading oils, fats, and fat-processing residues.
1960
Investment in a processing plant for fat residues in the Port of Hamburg — pioneering work in sludge recycling (fat-water mixtures).

1977
Development of technical products, such as PLUSSTABIL, a lecithin wetting agent for the paint industry.
1981
Volkmar Wywiol joins as a partner. Relocation to Hamburg with a new focus on fats for the feed industry.

1982–1983
The BERGAZID brand is introduced, and the private label strategy is launched.
1985
The first tank farm is opened in Hamburg, and own fat blends for animal feed are developed.

1987
Introduction of BERGAFAT, the first fat powder for cattle feed.
1988–1989
Construction of a production facility in Ouderkerk, NL; expansion of tank capacities; and establishment of a new laboratory.

1990–1993
First imports of fatty acids from Southeast Asia and expansion of the product portfolio.
1995
Berg+Schmidt Asia is founded in Singapore.
1998
Berg+Schmidt Malaysia was founded.
2001–2003
Berg+Schmidt India was founded.
2004–2005
Construction of a lecithin deoiling plant in India and expansion of infrastructure in the Netherlands.
2012
Berg+Schmidt USA was founded.
2013
Berg + Schmidt Thailand was founded.
2019
Berg+Schmidt Dubai was founded.
2024
Renaming and rebranding of Berg+Schmidt Care Ingredients and Performance Chemicals.
2025
Separation of Berg+Schmidt Animal Nutrition and Berg+Schmidt Solutions.
