Thommen Furler Group
Thommen-Furler AG is a privately held Swiss distributor of industrial chemicals, lubricants, and environmental technology, serving approximately 13,000 industrial and mobility customers across Switzerland and Liechtenstein under the integrated ChemCare® supply-and-recycling model.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1923
- HeadquartersRüti, Switzerland
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Thommen Furler Group does
Thommen-Furler AG is a privately held Swiss chemical-distribution, lubricants, environmental-technology, and recycling/disposal group, headquartered in Rüti b. Büren and serving Switzerland and Liechtenstein. It operates under the ChemCare® integrated model, combining industrial-chemical and lubricant supply with take-back, recycling, and disposal of industrial and special wastes, and serves two primary business segments — Industry (chemicals, pharma, food, watchmaking, metalworking, etc.) and Mobility (automotive workshops, transport, fleet operators). Reported annual revenue is 263 million CHF across ~400 employees, ~13,000 customers, ~200,000 tonnes of annual sales volume, ~290,000 m² of operating surface, and a fleet of approximately 170 vehicles covering ~3 million kilometers per year.
The company's product portfolio spans five categories — mineral oils (including AdBlue), lubricants (Mobil, automotive and industrial), chemicals (solvents, halogenated hydrocarbons, acids/bases, specialty and lab chemicals), environmental technology (treatment systems, filter media, safety containers), and Automotive FCC fluids and car care — augmented by own-brand lines such as Thoco® solvents and Swiss Bioethanol, and exclusive Swiss distribution rights for principal brands including Mobil/ExxonMobil, Henkel (BONDERITE), BASF (AdBlue), Zeochem (ZEOtope), Solstice Advanced Materials, and Koch Chemie. Core proprietary technology includes OptiTank® telemetry tank management, OptiLog integrated road-rail logistics, OptiStock inventory management, and the CATRIN delivery-planning software; supporting infrastructure includes a new rail-road container terminal (~120 container positions) inaugurated September 2024 at Rüti b. Büren, plus Alab AG for accredited environmental analysis.
The revenue model is B2B transaction-fee distribution of chemicals and lubricants, complemented by managed services (integrated road/rail logistics with hazardous-materials capability), hardware sales (environmental-technology systems), and professional services (waste-disposal compliance, VOC determination, automotive facility inspections, analytical transfer procedures). Go-to-market is direct sales through seven specialized service centers (SC Industrie A/F, SC Specialty Chemicals, SC Lubricants & Cleaners, SC Automotive, SC Disposal & Recycling, SC Environmental Technology) backed by the own fleet and a multi-channel presence (website in German and French, trade shows such as EPHJ, SIAMS, transport.CH; newsletter; factsheets). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The 2025 merger of Recyplus Entsorgung AG into the group extended vertical integration into disposal operations.
Thommen Furler Group firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Thommen Furler Group
- Legal name
- Thommen-Furler AG
- Website
- https://thommen-furler.ch
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1923
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- Thommen-Furler AG is a privately held Swiss distributor of industrial chemicals, lubricants, and environmental technology, serving approximately 13,000 industrial and mobility customers across Switzerland and Liechtenstein under the integrated ChemCare® supply-and-recycling model.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Thommen Furler Group industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Chemical Distribution
- NAICS
- Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers (4246), Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers (42469)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160), Chemicals & Allied Products (2800)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Chemical & Petrochemical Logistics (Bulk, ISO Tanks, Drums/IBCs) (TLAIAJAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Lubricants, Fluids & Chemical Products Distribution (Oils, Coolants, AdBlue/DEF, Cleaners) (TLAKAOAL), Hazmat Warehousing & Segregated Storage (Bonded/Compliance Facilities) (TLAIAJAB)
Keywords
Where Thommen Furler Group is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Rüti
- HQ country
- Switzerland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Thommen Furler Group business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Chemical Products Distribution: Distribution of industrial chemicals, chemical specialties, petrochemical solvents, halogenated hydrocarbons, acids, alkalis, and specialty chemicals to industrial customers across Switzerland.
- Lubricants Distribution: Distribution of Mobil lubricants and related products including automotive, industrial, and commercial vehicle lubricants as official Mobil commercial partner.
- Environmental Services and Recycling: Collection, treatment, recycling and disposal of industrial and special wastes. Includes waste management consulting and compliance services.
- Logistics Services: Integrated transport services via road and rail, including container terminal operations, bulk delivery, and hazardous materials transport using own fleet of vehicles.
- Environmental Technology: Sale and maintenance of wastewater treatment equipment, biological water treatment systems, and environmental technology solutions.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | B2B chemical and lubricant products and services |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
Thommen Furler Group product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Thommen-Furler AG is a Swiss chemical distributor operating under the ChemCare® integrated business model, supplying industrial chemicals, specialty chemicals, lubricants, and automotive fluids to industrial and automotive customers while taking back industrial and special wastes for compliant recycling and disposal. The company combines physical product distribution with value-added services including telemetry-based tank management (OptiTank®), integrated road-rail logistics (OptiLog), inventory management (OptiStock), environmental analysis, and authorized automotive facility inspections across Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
Product overview
Thommen-Furler AG operates as a Swiss chemical distributor under the ChemCare® business model, providing integrated supply and disposal services. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized into five main product categories: Mineral Oils (including AdBlue), Lubricants (automotive, industrial, greases, process oils, cooling lubricants, cleaners), Chemicals (solvents, halogenated hydrocarbons, acids, bases, salts, specialty chemicals), Environmental Technology (treatment systems, filter media, safety containers), and Automotive products (fluids, car care, oil absorbents). The ChemCare® model combines product supply with take-back services for recycling and disposal. Key distributed brands include Mobil lubricants, Henkel BONDERITE® surface treatments, Koch Chemie car care products, ZEOtope® NMR solvents from Zeochem, and Solstice Advanced Materials laboratory chemicals. Own-brand products include Thoco® solvents and Swiss Bioethanol. Supporting services include OptiTank® (telemetry tank management), OptiLog (integrated logistics), OptiStock (inventory management), analytical services, VOC determination, and automotive facility inspections.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ChemCare: Integrated chemical management business model providing supply of industrial chemicals, lubricants, waste disposal, and related services.
- OptiTank
- OptiLog
- OptiStock
Products and services
- Mineral Oils (including AdBlue) Range of mineral oil products including AdBlue diesel exhaust fluid for SCR systems. AdBlue is urea solution 32.5% for SCR systems, including AdBlue ZeroPCF, AdBlue GE, and CLEARNOX variants. Distributed to industrial and automotive customers.
- Lubricants Comprehensive lubricant portfolio including automotive lubricants, industrial lubricants, greases, process/white oils, cooling lubricants, and cleaners/decaling products. Distributed as official Mobil commercial partner offering Mobil, Mobil 1, Mobil Super, Mobil Delvac, and Mobil SHC ranges.
- Industrial Chemicals Extensive range of industrial chemicals including petrochemical solvents, halogenated hydrocarbons, acids, bases, salts, activated carbons, hydrogen peroxide, high-purity electronic chemicals, and laboratory/specialty chemicals. Serves industrial customers across multiple sectors.
- Environmental Technology Products Environmental technology products including treatment systems, operating materials, filter media (non-wovens, filter paper), and safety containers/tank systems for industrial environmental management.
- Automotive FCC Products Automotive fluids, car care products, and oil absorbent materials for vehicle maintenance and care. Includes Koch Chemie car wash chemicals and vehicle preparation products.
- OptiTank® Telemetry Tank Management Service Telemetry-based tank management service using electronic level measurement (radar or ultrasonic probes) combined with intelligent software for remote monitoring and automated ordering of chemical tanks and special waste containers. A single modem manages all tanks with daily telemetry updates.
- OptiLog Integrated Logistics Service Integrated logistics service combining road and rail transport with approximately 55 vehicles including hazardous materials trucks, 2 shunting locomotives, and 30 tank wagons. Plans over 60,000 deliveries and pickups annually covering approximately 3 million kilometers via CATRIN logistics software.
- Container Terminal Service (Rüti b. Büren) Rail-road intermodal container terminal service enabling sustainable logistics with approximately 120 container positions for transferring container imports from road to rail transport. Reduces CO2 emissions compared to road-only transport.
- OptiStock Inventory Management Service Retail merchandise management service optimizing inventory levels, minimizing tied-up capital, and ensuring the right product at the right time in the right quality and quantity for industrial customers.
- Analytical Data Acceptance Service Quality assurance service enabling customers to reduce costs through analytical transfer procedures where Thommen-Furler takes responsibility for chemical analyses on behalf of customers.
- VOC Determination in Waste Service Waste analysis service determining VOC content in waste materials according to federal regulations, supporting customers in obtaining VOC tax refunds.
- Automotive Facility Inspections (Betriebskontrollen Garagen) Official automotive facility inspections per UPSA/AGVS guidelines covering wastewater treatment, waste handling, recycling, and environmental compliance for garages and automotive workshops.
- ChemCare® Integrated Business Model Integrated chemical management business model providing supply of industrial chemicals and lubricants combined with take-back and recycling/disposal of industrial and special wastes. Serves Industry and Automotive segments as a one-stop-shop.
- Industrial and Special Waste Recycling/Disposal Collection, treatment, recycling, and disposal of industrial and special wastes, including waste management consulting and compliance services. ISCC RED II certified collection center for used cooking oil for biofuel production.
- Mobil Lubricants Distribution Complete range of Mobil brand lubricants including Mobil, Mobil 1, Mobil Super, Mobil Delvac, and Mobil SHC for automotive, commercial vehicle, and industrial applications. Distributed as official Mobil commercial partner with technical consulting and lubricant care/disposal services.
- Henkel BONDERITE® Surface Treatment Solutions Surface treatment and process optimization solutions including metal conversion coatings, specialized coatings, water-miscible cutting fluids, pickling, and industrial detergents under the BONDERITE brand.
- Solstice Advanced Materials Laboratory Chemicals Laboratory chemicals and specialty chemicals including Hydranal® Karl Fischer reagents, Fluka® lab chemicals, Chromasolv™ chromatography solvents, and TraceSELECT® ultra-pure trace analysis chemicals.
- ZEOtope® NMR Solvents (Zeochem) High-purity NMR solvents and deuterated compounds for analytical, pharmaceutical, and electronics applications. Distributed exclusively in Switzerland. Swiss Made products.
- Swiss Bioethanol Locally produced bioethanol from molasses waste at Schweizer Zucker AG facility. Up to 80% lower ecological footprint than standard imported ethanol, now available with organic certification.
- System Cleaners Single-Pump Booster Stations Single-pump booster stations for cleaning applications in food and beverage industry, featuring improved water supply, optimized combined flow valve/check valve design, maintenance-friendly construction, and constant pressure supply up to 20 bars.
- Aquadetox Biological Wastewater Treatment Systems Biological wastewater treatment and recycling installations for industrial washing operations including BioSaver® and BioCiron® systems, achieving up to 98% water recycling rates.
Quantifiable outcome
- Swiss Bio Ethanol has up to 80% lower ecological footprint compared to standard foreign qualities
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Companies that use Thommen Furler Group
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Thommen Furler Group technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
Thommen Furler Group partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Mobil (ExxonMobil)coreOfficial commercial partner for Mobil lubricants in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Thommen-Furler offers complete range of Mobil lubricants, fast delivery, technical consulting, sales support, and lubricant care/disposal services.
- HenkelcorePreferred distribution partner for Henkel in Switzerland for water-miscible cutting oils, industrial cleaners, and surface treatment products including BONDERITE brand for surface treatment and process optimization.
- BASFcoreOfficial Swiss distributor for BASF AdBlue products including AdBlue GE (with green electricity manufacturing) and AdBlue ZeroPCF (with certified carbon footprint below 0.05 kg CO2/kg).
- Solstice Advanced MaterialscoreOfficial Swiss distributor for Solstice Advanced Materials (formerly Honeywell Research Chemicals) laboratory chemicals, specialty chemicals, and analytical products including Hydranal Karl Fischer reagents, Fluka, Chromasolv, and TraceSelect brands.
- Zeochem AG (ZEOtope)coreExclusive Swiss distributor for ZEOtope NMR solvents and deuterated compounds. Products developed and manufactured at ISO 9001 certified site in Rüti, Zurich. Over 60 years of experience.
- Koch ChemiecoreDistribution partner for Koch Chemie car wash chemicals, vehicle preparation products, industrial cleaning, and workshop products. Full system supplier with in-house research, manufacturing, and distribution.
- Aquadetox InternationalminorDistribution partner for biological wastewater treatment systems including BioSaver and BioCiron systems for industrial wastewater cleaning and recycling. Systems achieve up to 98% water recycling rates.
- Richard Geiss GmbHminorDistribution partner for Richard Geiss solvent products and test kits for bath monitoring and solvent maintenance, particularly for watch industry applications.
- CondatminorDistribution partner for Condat Neat Green cutting oils, including vegetable-based formulations suitable for machining brass, CuBe, Maillechort, Finemac, Declaflor for watch and precision industry.
- RomilminorDistribution partner for Romil analytical chemicals and specialty products.
- Donau CarbonminorDistribution partner for Donau Carbon activated carbon and filtration products.
- Carlo ErbaminorDistribution partner for Carlo Erba reagents and specialty chemicals.
- AlcosuisseminorPartner for Swiss ethanol specialties.
- Alab AGcoreCompany within Thommen-Furler Group providing environmental analysis services including wastewater, waste, and contaminated site analysis. Accredited since 2025 for certain analytical methods.
- Schweizer Zucker AGcorePartnership for Swiss Bio Ethanol production from molasses waste at Aarberg BE facility. Swiss ethanol has up to 80% lower ecological footprint than standard foreign qualities.
- TÜV RheinlandminorThird-party certification body for AdBlue ZeroPCF carbon footprint verification according to ISO 14067:2018 and REDcert2.
- DEKRAminorThird-party certification body for ISCC RED II certification for used cooking oil collection.
- Erne surfaceminorSurface treatment experts, linked as partner company within Thommen-Furler Group.
- KersiacoreHygiene solutions for dairy industry, meat processing, beverage industry, and food industry including automated cleaning systems. Includes case studies with Swiss dairy and meat processing companies.
- System CleanersminorAutomated cleaning solutions for food and beverage industry including booster stations, main stations, and pumping stations for manual cleaning applications.
- Bio-CircleminorBiological and natural parts cleaning systems for industrial applications.
- BauerminorWastewater treatment equipment manufacturer for industrial applications.
- FLACOminorAdBlue station systems including TCI2000 ATEX dual-distribution (car/truck) stations.
- CerexminorHand disinfection columns and E-70% hand disinfectant for hand disinfection stations.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Thommen Furler Group competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Brenntag SE: World's largest chemical distributor, headquartered in Germany, serving industrial customers across Europe with industrial and specialty chemicals, lubricants adjacencies, and integrated value-added services. Directly comparable business model to Thommen-Furler's distribution-plus-services offering.
- Univar Solutions: North American chemical and ingredients distributor serving industrial and downstream customers with a broad portfolio. Similar in business model — merchant wholesaling of chemicals and allied products to industrial buyers — though operating in a different geography.
Direct peers
- IMCD N.V. Netherlands-based global specialty chemicals and food ingredients distributor with strong focus on technical sales support, formulation advice, and principal-brand partnerships. Closely mirrors Thommen-Furler's specialty chemicals distribution model.
- Azelis Group: Belgian-headquartered specialty chemicals and food ingredients distributor with deep principal-brand partnerships across life sciences, industrial chemicals, and personal care. Comparable in product portfolio breadth and in value-added distribution focus.
- Biesterfeld AG: Hamburg-based European specialty chemicals distributor active in industrial chemicals, specialty additives, and polymer distribution. Highly comparable mid-to-large European chemical distributor serving similar industrial customer profiles.
- Helm AG: Hamburg-headquartered family-owned chemical distribution and marketing company with global presence in fertilizers, crop protection, and industrial chemicals. Comparable as a privately-held, principal-relationship-driven European chemical distributor.
- Häffner & Co. (now part of Häffner Group): German chemical distribution and logistics group active in industrial chemicals, specialty products, and mineral oils. Closely comparable mid-sized European chemical distributor with similar principal-brand distribution and added-value services.
- Overlack GmbH: German specialty chemicals distributor serving industrial customers across Europe with a portfolio comparable in scope to Thommen-Furler's industrial chemicals and specialty chemicals offering.
- TER Chemicals: Hamburg-based distributor of specialty and industrial chemicals with strong principal-brand relationships across personal care, coatings, and industrial applications. Comparable mid-sized European specialty chemicals distributor.
- CSC Jäklechemie GmbH & Co. KG: German specialty chemicals and raw materials distributor serving customers across Europe. Comparable in product portfolio mix (industrial chemicals, specialties) and in serving similar downstream industrial customer segments.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Thommen Furler Group social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance12 records
Thommen Furler Group financial estimates
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Thommen Furler Group leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Thommen Furler Group subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
Thommen Furler Group funding detail
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Investors
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Frequently asked questions about Thommen Furler Group
What does Thommen Furler Group do?
Thommen-Furler AG is a Swiss chemical distributor operating under the ChemCare® integrated business model, supplying industrial chemicals, specialty chemicals, lubricants, and automotive fluids to industrial and automotive customers while taking back industrial and special wastes for compliant recycling and disposal. The company combines physical product distribution with value-added services including telemetry-based tank management (OptiTank®), integrated road-rail logistics (OptiLog), inventory management (OptiStock), environmental analysis, and authorized automotive facility inspections across Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
Is Thommen Furler Group a public or private company?
Thommen Furler Group is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Thommen Furler Group founded?
Thommen Furler Group was founded in 1923. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Thommen Furler Group based?
Thommen Furler Group is headquartered in Rüti, Switzerland, in the Europe region.
How does Thommen Furler Group make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Chemical Products Distribution is the primary driver. The others are lubricants Distribution, environmental Services and Recycling, logistics Services and environmental Technology.
Who are Thommen Furler Group's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Brenntag SE and Univar Solutions. Direct peers are IMCD N.V., Azelis Group, Biesterfeld AG, Helm AG, Häffner & Co. (now part of Häffner Group), Overlack GmbH, TER Chemicals and CSC Jäklechemie GmbH & Co. KG.
Does Thommen Furler Group have an API?
No public API is recorded for Thommen Furler Group.
What industry is Thommen Furler Group in?
Thommen Furler Group's product category is Industrial Chemical Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAIAJAC, Chemical & Petrochemical Logistics (Bulk, ISO Tanks, Drums/IBCs), with a secondary code of TLAKAOAL, Lubricants, Fluids & Chemical Products Distribution (Oils, Coolants, AdBlue/DEF, Cleaners). Its NAICS code is 4246 and its SIC code is 5160.