Franz Haniel & Cie.

Franz Haniel & Cie. GmbH, through its subsidiaries, engages in trading and business services principally in Europe, the US, and Asia. Founded in 1756 and headquartered in Germany, Haniel derives the bulk of its sales from distributing pharmaceuticals to pharmacies worldwide through drug wholesaler Celesio. Its other divisions offer washroom and workwear products and services; stainless steel scrap recycling; mail-order of office and warehouse equipment; and building materials for the construction industry.