Thomas Swan (company)
| Company type | Private company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Chemical industry |
| Founded | 1926 |
| Founder | Tommy Swan |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Harry Swan (CEO) |
| Products | Fine chemicals |
| Services | Manufacturer of chemical substances |
| Website | www |
Thomas Swan is a British manufacturer of performance and fine chemicals. The company manufactures over 100 products like leather fungicides, rubber additives and ink coatings, as well as advanced materials such as graphene.[1]
It has offices in the United Kingdom, United States and China and a global network of distributors. Thomas Swan exports products to over 80 countries worldwide.[2]
History
Thomas Swan & Co. Ltd. was founded by ‘Tommy’ Swan in 1926 at its present site in Consett, County Durham in the North East of England.[3]
From early beginnings as a road surfacing company, using the waste product (slag) from the local steel industry as a raw material, Thomas Swan has diversified into a wide range of performance chemical products and processes.[4][5]
References
- ^ "Chemicals firm Thomas Swan investing despite falling to loss". Business Live. 2 January 2025.
- ^ "Subsidiary of County Durham chemical manufacturing firm announces American partnership". The Northern Echo. 14 August 2020.
- ^ "Thomas Swan - History". Thomas Swan. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ^ "15 Graphene Companies Leading the Industry". Built In. 31 March 2025.
- ^ "Grant helps Thomas Swan develop method for GNP measurement". Rubber News. 3 February 2020.