RETHMANN SE & Co. KG (RETHMANN Group) is a Germany-based, family-owned holding company with international operations in the circular economy, water management, logistics, and public transport. The group’s portfolio includes companies such as REMONDIS (recycling and water services), Rhenus (logistics), SARIA (by-products valorization and bio-based products), and an investment in Transdev (mobility).
For the chemical industry, RETHMANN’s activities span industrial and municipal waste management, hazardous waste handling, materials recovery (including plastics, metals, paper, and glass), and water and wastewater services. Through these businesses, the group supplies secondary raw materials and resource-management solutions that support compliance, operational efficiency, and circular-economy goals across chemical value chains. SARIA contributes bio-based inputs and recycling of organic by-products, while Rhenus provides logistics services relevant to chemical distribution and supply networks.
The group operates across Europe and globally, focusing on environmental services, resource conservation, and infrastructure that enable safe, reliable material flows for industry and municipalities.
Also known as RETHMANN Group.
Despite global challenges, the company increased 2024 turnover by 1.1 billion euros, driven by its focus on recycling, services, and water management.
