Founded by Peter Cremer in 1946, the company has been family-run ever since. It is now managed by the second generation with Stefan Cremer as the managing partner, who leads the company together with Dr Ullrich Wegner. Today, CREMER comprises a large number of companies all over the world. The headquarters in Hamburg co-ordinate the international network for the group's activities in the segments of Trade, Production, Oleochemicals and Shipping.