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Thomas Swan & Co
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Thomas Swan & Co
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thomas-swan.co.uk
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Private
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1926
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Thomas Swan & Co is a fourth-generation family-owned specialty chemicals manufacturer founded in 1926 and headquartered in Consett, North East England. The company produces and exports specialty chemicals including nanomaterials such as carbon nanotubes and graphene-related products, supplying industrial customers across more than 80 countries. Approximately 70% of output is exported, with wholly-owned regional operations in the United States (Thomas Swan – Americas) and China (Thomas Swan China), making the business a globally distributed B2B chemicals supplier with a tri-regional operational footprint.

For the year ending March 2025, Thomas Swan reported revenue of £35.4 million, up from approximately £34 million, while operating losses narrowed from £1.19 million to £997,975. Management has signaled confidence in returning to profitable growth and continues to invest in equipment and capacity. Recent strategic activity includes the rebranding of the US subsidiary to Thomas Swan – Americas in 2026 and a 2025 distribution agreement with Black Swan Graphene, both pointing to an explicit focus on scaling the advanced materials portfolio — particularly graphene and carbon nanotube products — into North American and adjacent markets.

The company is led by Harry Swan as Chief Executive Officer and owner, with dedicated leadership for the Advanced Materials business unit: Michael Edwards as Business Unit Director for Advanced Materials and Green Feather Innovations, and Dimitrios Presvytis as Advanced Materials Research Leader. This organizational structure reflects a deliberate positioning of advanced materials as a growth pillar alongside the legacy specialty chemicals business, and reinforces the company's transition from a traditional UK chemicals manufacturer toward a globally diversified specialty and nanomaterials supplier.

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Thomas Swan & Co is a fourth-generation family-owned specialty chemicals manufacturer founded in 1926 in Consett, UK, producing nanomaterials including carbon nanotubes and graphene products for industrial customers across more than 80 countries.

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HeadquartersConsett, United Kingdom
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Consett
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Europe
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Serves global market

Offices1 record

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specialty chemicals manufacturing, carbon nanotubes production, graphene nanomaterials, industrial chemicals supply, chemical export services
Industry1 code
1Specialty Surfactants & Performance Additives
CodeIMAEABALPrimaryYes
NAICS code1 code
  • Chemical Manufacturing325
SIC code1 code
  • Chemicals & Allied Products2800
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Specialty Chemicals Manufacturing
Distribution channels1 record

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Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
GTM typeB2B
B2B
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Hardware or Manufacturing
Core offering1 text field

Thomas Swan & Co manufactures and exports specialty chemicals from its UK base in Consett, with a product range centred on advanced nanomaterials including carbon nanotubes and graphene-related products. The company sells to industrial customers across more than 80 countries, with regional commercial entities in the US (Thomas Swan – Americas) and China (Thomas Swan China).

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Thomas Swan & Co is a family-owned specialty chemicals manufacturer based in Consett, North East England, celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2026. The company produces and exports specialty chemicals including nanomaterials such as carbon nanotubes and graphene-related products to over 80 countries. Operations span the US, China, and the UK, with the US subsidiary recently rebranded to Thomas Swan – Americas. The company has entered a distribution deal with Black Swan Graphene for graphene products.

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1Black Swan Graphene
Strategic tierMinorTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAnnounced on2025-01-01
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Thomas Swan entered into a distribution deal with Black Swan Graphene. The company also rebranded its US subsidiary to Thomas Swan – Americas as part of its expansion strategy.

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1Black Swan Graphene
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Thomas Swan & Co

Specialty Chemicals Manufacturingthomas-swan.co.uk

Thomas Swan & Co is a fourth-generation family-owned specialty chemicals manufacturer founded in 1926 in Consett, UK, producing nanomaterials including carbon nanotubes and graphene products for industrial customers across more than 80 countries.

What Thomas Swan & Co does

Thomas Swan & Co is a fourth-generation family-owned specialty chemicals manufacturer founded in 1926 and headquartered in Consett, North East England. The company produces and exports specialty chemicals including nanomaterials such as carbon nanotubes and graphene-related products, supplying industrial customers across more than 80 countries. Approximately 70% of output is exported, with wholly-owned regional operations in the United States (Thomas Swan – Americas) and China (Thomas Swan China), making the business a globally distributed B2B chemicals supplier with a tri-regional operational footprint.

For the year ending March 2025, Thomas Swan reported revenue of £35.4 million, up from approximately £34 million, while operating losses narrowed from £1.19 million to £997,975. Management has signaled confidence in returning to profitable growth and continues to invest in equipment and capacity. Recent strategic activity includes the rebranding of the US subsidiary to Thomas Swan – Americas in 2026 and a 2025 distribution agreement with Black Swan Graphene, both pointing to an explicit focus on scaling the advanced materials portfolio — particularly graphene and carbon nanotube products — into North American and adjacent markets.

The company is led by Harry Swan as Chief Executive Officer and owner, with dedicated leadership for the Advanced Materials business unit: Michael Edwards as Business Unit Director for Advanced Materials and Green Feather Innovations, and Dimitrios Presvytis as Advanced Materials Research Leader. This organizational structure reflects a deliberate positioning of advanced materials as a growth pillar alongside the legacy specialty chemicals business, and reinforces the company's transition from a traditional UK chemicals manufacturer toward a globally diversified specialty and nanomaterials supplier.

Thomas Swan & Co firmographics

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Name
Thomas Swan & Co
Legal name
Thomas Swan & Co
Website
https://thomas-swan.co.uk
Company type
Private
Founded year
1926
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
101–250 employees
Short description
Thomas Swan & Co is a fourth-generation family-owned specialty chemicals manufacturer founded in 1926 in Consett, UK, producing nanomaterials including carbon nanotubes and graphene products for industrial customers across more than 80 countries.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Thomas Swan & Co industry classification

Industry
Product category
Specialty Chemicals Manufacturing
NAICS
Chemical Manufacturing (325)
SIC
Chemicals & Allied Products (2800)
akta.pro primary industry
Specialty Surfactants & Performance Additives (IMAEABAL)

Keywords

  • Specialty chemicals manufacturing
  • Carbon nanotubes production
  • Graphene nanomaterials
  • Industrial chemicals supply
  • Chemical export services

Where Thomas Swan & Co is headquartered

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Consett
HQ country
United Kingdom
HQ region
Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

Thomas Swan & Co business model

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B2B
Offering type
Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components
Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels1 record

Thomas Swan & Co product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Thomas Swan & Co manufactures and exports specialty chemicals from its UK base in Consett, with a product range centred on advanced nanomaterials including carbon nanotubes and graphene-related products. The company sells to industrial customers across more than 80 countries, with regional commercial entities in the US (Thomas Swan – Americas) and China (Thomas Swan China).

Product overview

Thomas Swan & Co is a family-owned specialty chemicals manufacturer based in Consett, North East England, celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2026. The company produces and exports specialty chemicals including nanomaterials such as carbon nanotubes and graphene-related products to over 80 countries. Operations span the US, China, and the UK, with the US subsidiary recently rebranded to Thomas Swan – Americas. The company has entered a distribution deal with Black Swan Graphene for graphene products.

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Thomas Swan & Co partnerships and signals

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One partnership is on record.

  • Black Swan GrapheneminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Thomas Swan entered into a distribution deal with Black Swan Graphene. The company also rebranded its US subsidiary to Thomas Swan – Americas as part of its expansion strategy.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

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Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Thomas Swan & Co M&A and investment

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Investments1 record

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Thomas Swan & Co

What does Thomas Swan & Co do?

Thomas Swan & Co manufactures and exports specialty chemicals from its UK base in Consett, with a product range centred on advanced nanomaterials including carbon nanotubes and graphene-related products. The company sells to industrial customers across more than 80 countries, with regional commercial entities in the US (Thomas Swan – Americas) and China (Thomas Swan China).

Is Thomas Swan & Co a public or private company?

Thomas Swan & Co is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.

When was Thomas Swan & Co founded?

Thomas Swan & Co was founded in 1926. It employs 101 to 250 people.

Where is Thomas Swan & Co based?

Thomas Swan & Co is headquartered in Consett, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.

Who are Thomas Swan & Co's main competitors?

Black Swan Graphene is listed as a direct peer.

Does Thomas Swan & Co have an API?

No public API is recorded for Thomas Swan & Co.

What industry is Thomas Swan & Co in?

Thomas Swan & Co's product category is Specialty Chemicals Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAEABAL, Specialty Surfactants & Performance Additives. Its NAICS code is 325 and its SIC code is 2800.

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PR NewswireBLACK SWAN GRAPHENE LAUNCHES GRAPHCORE: INNOVATIVE GRAPHENE NANOPOLATELETS PRODUCT FAMILY FOR TURNKEY SOLUTIONSBlack Swan Graphene Inc. has launched GraphCore, a new family of graphene nanoplatelet products now in full production volume, designed for the polymer industry in powder and masterbatch forms. The products deliver measurable performance improvements including 25% weight reduction, over 20% impact resistance gains, and more than 40% improvement in barrier properties at low loading concentrations. The GraphCore products are available directly from Black Swan and through three global distribution partners: Thomas Swan & Co. Ltd., Gerdau Graphene, and Hubron International.GlobeNewswireDSS’s Impact BioMedical to Research Plant-Based Preservation Booster in Collaboration with Thomas Swan Co.Impact BioMedical, a DSS subsidiary, announced a collaboration with Thomas Swan Co. to research its plant-based preservation booster Procombin. The partnership will test Procombin's effectiveness and expand its real-world applications in household, institutional, and personal care products. The research aims to introduce a sustainable booster to the preservation market.PR NewswireGlobal Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes Markets Report, 2018-2019 & 2030ResearchAndMarkets.com announced the addition of a global market report on single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs), covering patent analysis, market trends, applications, competitive landscape, and demand forecasts from 2018 to 2030. The report profiles key SWCNT producers including OCSiAl, Chasm Advanced Materials, Meijo Nano Carbon, Nanointegris, Nano-C, Thomas Swan, and Zeon Nano Technology, noting the market has grown significantly due to improvements in manufacturing and capacity increases. SWCNTs possess properties including strength 100 times greater than steel, high electrical and thermal conductivity, and flexibility, making them suitable as multi-functional additives across composites, coatings, batteries, electronics, and other applications.