Brenntag, which says it is the largest distributor of automotive grade urea in the world, announced last week that its North American arm will provide diesel exhaust fluid (urea) for SCR engines
throughout its network of over 120 locations in the United States and Canada.

One of the major concerns about the adoptions of selectic catalytic reduction, or SCR, to meet 2010 emissions standards required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is whether the infrastructure for the urea needed in SCR engines will be in place.

Brenntag's national program, "Urea 2010" is an initiative to provide DEF availability to SCR truck manufacturers and fleet operators. This program is designed to coordinate the necessary supply of quality grade urea, blending capabilities and flexible packaging options.

Brenntag has extensive experience with truck emission fluid and has been a key player in developing the infrastructure in Europe.

"Brenntag understands the complexity of a start up (for DEF) and we are applying our experience and knowledge to successfully launch a customer-friendly package to manufacturers and fleet operators of SCR trucks," says Chet Murphy, vice president of market development. "While North American operations have different challenges than in Europe, we don't see any of these challenges as show stoppers."

Brenntag plans to stock DEF fluid that meets the high quality standards of ISO and AUS standards appropriately throughout its network of facilities in North America. Fast and reliable delivery will be available to supply drums and IBC's as well as partial and full tank truck deliveries.

Brenntag will continue to closely monitor the development of the DEF market to prepare for anticipated demand. Today, Brenntag can deliver a container of product to a manufacturer's or fleet's location from existing inventory. Commercial dispensing of DEF at major truckstops will be addressed as we move closer to 2010.