About Us A major independent manufacturer of performance and speciality chemicals International Thomas Swan & Co. Ltd. is an independent chemical manufacturing company. With offices and warehousing in the UK, USA and China and a global network of distributors, we service the domestic and international markets and export to over 80 countries worldwide. Founded in 1926 in Consett, in the North East of England – still home to our manufacturing facilities – Thomas Swan today produces over 100 products, in kilogramme to multi-tonne quantities, and offers an experienced and flexible manufacturing service. Innovative At Thomas Swan we have always searched for new and exciting technologies. Building on our core competency in chemistry, over the years we have founded or invested in many different early stage companies. From our beginnings in road surfacing, we have diversified into a wide range of businesses including photonics (Cambridge Photonics Ltd.), protein separation (Bioprocessing Ltd.), flat screen displays (Screen Technology Ltd.), contract research (BioDynamics Research Ltd.), MOCVD reactors (Thomas Swan Scientific Equipment Ltd.) and hydrogen storage (Cella Energy Ltd.). Our willingness to try something new is core to our business philosophy and we are always keen to be challenged with new ideas or technical requirements. Independent Our independence has enabled us to take an innovative approach to chemical manufacturing. Working closely with leading universities we have developed cutting-edge technologies including the UK’s first commercial-scale carbon nanotube plant. Whilst we are now a leading supplier to the international chemicals market, we have retained the flexibility and customer-focused approach of a family business which enables us to offer outstanding service and support to customers ranging from major multinationals to small start-ups. We operate globally Thomas Swan & Co. Ltd. is an independent chemical manufacturing company with a global network of distributors. With offices and warehousing in the UK, USA and China, we service the domestic and international markets and export to over 80 countries worldwide. Learn more Sustainability Find out more about our sustainable practices and how we are reducing our impact on the environment. Learn more Ask us a Question Our team are on hand to assist with any queries. Email us Thomas Swan & Co. Ltd. Appoints Vera Ivkovic as its New Business Development Manager – Custom Manufacture Read our latest news ABOUT US PRODUCTS PERFORMANCE CHEMICALS ADVANCED MATERIALS CUSTOM MANUFACTURE