RBH strengthens European presence with acquisition of Faber & VanderEnde

Richard Baker Harrison Ltd has announced the acquisition of European specialist distribution businesses Faber & VanderEnde B.V. and Faber & VanderEnde GmbH, marking a significant milestone in RBH’s continued growth strategy.

The acquisition further strengthens RBH’s position as a leading supplier of speciality functional materials, additives, and chemicals to the polymer and related industries, while expanding its footprint and technical capabilities across mainland Europe. Both Faber & VanderEnde businesses will continue to operate as independent companies within the RBH Group. This approach ensures continuity for customers and principals while enabling access to an expanded portfolio of raw materials, technical expertise, and group resources. The combined offering will focus on key European markets including coatings, construction, adhesives and sealants, and molecular sieves and filtration.

Broadening the RBH Group portfolio

RBH has a long established track record of strategic growth and investment in people, products, and principal relationships within the chemical distribution sector. The addition of Faber & VanderEnde B.V. and GmbH represents an important step in broadening the Group’s portfolio and strengthening its ability to support customers with specialist materials and responsive service across Europe.

The acquisition enhances RBH’s capability to serve multinational customers while maintaining a strong local presence and technical focus within each market.

Broadening the RBH Group portfolio

RBH has a long established track record of strategic growth and investment in people, products, and principal relationships within the chemical distribution sector. The addition of Faber & VanderEnde B.V. and GmbH represents an important step in broadening the Group’s portfolio and strengthening its ability to support customers with specialist materials and responsive service across Europe.

The acquisition enhances RBH’s capability to serve multinational customers while maintaining a strong local presence and technical focus within each market.

Leadership perspectives

Brendan Pope, Managing Director of RBH, commented:

“We are very excited by this acquisition and the opportunities it creates to better serve our customers and principals. Faber & VanderEnde have built a strong reputation for customer service and technical expertise. By combining this with RBH’s resources and wider product portfolio, we are well positioned to support both existing and new customers across Europe while continuing to deliver the high levels of service they expect.”

Harold Faber, Founder of Faber & VanderEnde B.V., added:

“Our goal has always been to set new standards in customer service and innovation. I am looking forward to working closely with a team whose entrepreneurial spirit and long term vision align so closely with our own. Together, we can continue to build a sustainable and expanding portfolio of specialist materials, supported by best in class customer service.”

Looking ahead

The acquisition reinforces RBH’s commitment to long term growth, customer focus, and technical excellence. By bringing together complementary portfolios and expertise, the RBH Group is well positioned to deliver enhanced value to customers and principals across the European market.

For further information about the RBH Group and its European operations, please contact the RBH team.