On the morning of September 5, a strategic cooperation signing ceremony was grandly held in Huixian between Henan Yongchang Nitro Fertilizer Co., Ltd. and Brenntag Netherlands B.V., a globally leading chemical distribution company. Distinguished guests in attendance included David Paganoni, Global Purchasing Vice President of Brenntag; Product Manager Hou Zhiwu; Liu Yongxian, Executive Vice President and Secretary-General of the Xinxiang Entrepreneurs Association; Li Jiyou, Secretary of the Huixian Municipal Party Committee; Guo Huancai, Chairman of Henan Yongchang; and Guo Peidong, General Manager of Henan Yongchang. The ceremony was presided over by Yan Renqiang, Member of the Huixian Municipal Party Committee Standing Committee and Minister of the United Front Work Department.

A Century-Old Giant Joins Hands, Opening a New Chapter in Internationalization

Prior to the signing, Henan Yongchang’s foreign trade team held in-depth discussions with Vice President David and his delegation, reaching multiple consensuses on key topics such as global resource integration, supply chain optimization, and innovative solutions. Both parties agreed that, through this powerful alliance, they will jointly enhance their capabilities and competitiveness in serving the international market.

During the signing ceremony, General Manager Guo Peidong introduced Henan Yongchang’s development journey, international business layout, and vision for future cooperation. Vice President David spoke highly of Henan Yongchang’s innovative strength and management system, expressing firm confidence in deepening cooperation and achieving mutual success.

In his concluding remarks, Huixian Municipal Party Committee Secretary Li Jiyou stated that this strategic cooperation is highly aligned with Huixian’s industrial development direction and is bound to create a synergistic effect of “1+1>2,” further energizing regional economic growth. Huixian City, he added, will consistently uphold an open and inclusive attitude, providing high-quality and efficient services to all enterprises, fostering a favorable development environment. He expressed hope that more excellent partners like Brenntag will come to Huixian to explore business opportunities, share in development dividends, and jointly create a brighter future. 

Witnessed by leaders from all parties, the two sides officially signed the strategic cooperation agreement, marking a new stage in Henan Yongchang’s international development strategy. Leveraging Brenntag’s global sales network and market resources, Henan Yongchang will further accelerate its international expansion, driving “Yongchang-made” products to the world.

On-Site Visit, High Praise for Yongchang’s Intelligent Manufacturing Heritage

After the signing ceremony, Vice President David and his delegation visited Henan Yongchang’s corporate history exhibition hall and modern production workshops, gaining a detailed understanding of the company’s 50-year development journey and innovative achievements. He highly commended Yongchang’s leading standards in intelligent production, automated logistics, and quality control, noting that these form a critical foundation for long-term strategic cooperation between the two parties.

Association Leadership, Empowering Local Enterprises to Go Global Together

As the leading unit of the Huixian Foreign Trade Association, Henan Yongchang will fully leverage its exemplary role, sharing international cooperation experience and assisting more local enterprises in exploring the global market, thereby fostering a positive pattern of “going global together and achieving win-win cooperation.”

Moving forward, Henan Yongchang will continue to uphold the principle of “win-win cooperation,” advancing hand in hand with Brenntag to provide global customers with higher-quality products and services, earning greater international recognition for “Made in China.”

Corporate Background

Brenntag: Founded in 1874 and headquartered in Germany, Brenntag is the world’s largest chemical distribution company. Its operations span over 70 countries with more than 700 locations, offering over 10,000 chemical products and professional solutions. 

Henan Yongchang: With over 50 years of deep expertise in the chemical industry, Henan Yongchang specializes in high-quality nitro fertilizer products, nitric acid, ammonium nitrate, and international expansion. It serves as a cornerstone of regional industry and a benchmark enterprise in international cooperation.