| Industry | Chemicals | 
|---|---|
| Founded | 1926 | 
| Founder | Tommy Swan | 
| Headquarters | , | 
| Area served | Worldwide | 
| Key people | Harry Swan CEO | 
| Products | Fine chemicals | 
| Website | http://www.thomas-swan.co.uk | 
Founded in England in 1926, Thomas Swan & Co. Ltd. is a leading independent manufacturer of performance and fine chemicals. The company manufactures over 100 products, from kilogram to multi-tonne quantities, and offers an experienced and flexible custom manufacturing service. With offices in the United States and China and a global network of distributors, Thomas Swan exports to over 80 countries worldwide and is well placed to service British and international markets.
History
Thomas Swan & Co. Ltd. was founded by ‘Tommy’ Swan at its present site in Consett, County Durham in the North East of England. 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.