About Us

A major independent manufacturer of performance and speciality chemicals

Thomas Swan & Co. Ltd. is an independent privately owned 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.

We are very proud of our gold Ecovadis rating as we develop the pathway to a Platinum rating in the future.

A major independent manufacturer of performance and speciality chemicals

About Us

A major independent manufacturer of performance and speciality chemicals

History of Innovation

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 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.  As a privately owned business we pride ourselves in our ability to respond quickly to challenges and opportunities taking advantage of our natural agility and fleet of foot ensuring an exciting and dynamic working environment.