Bjørn Thorsen A/S

Name

Bjørn Thorsen A/S

Legal name

Bjørn Thorsen A/S

Website

https://bjorn-thorsen.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Privately owned Danish specialty raw materials distributor serving manufacturers across 35+ European countries with thermoplastic elastomers, performance materials, coatings, adhesives, and proprietary formulation brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Raw Materials Distribution

NAICS

Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (3252), Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (32521)

SIC

Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821)

akta.pro primary industry

Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE/TPU/TPV) Compounds (IMANABAC)

Keywords

• Specialty raw materials distribution
• Thermoplastic elastomers supply
• Performance materials distribution
• Advanced polymer solutions
• Coatings adhesives sealants

Headquarters

HQ city

Hellerup

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Specialty Raw Materials Distribution: Distribution of specialty raw materials including thermoplastic elastomers, specialty plastics, additives, solutions for adhesives & coatings, and performance materials to manufacturers across Europe.
2. Own Brand Products: Revenue from proprietary brands: Customized Compound Solutions (CCS), Acti-Tech Compatibilizers, Nordic Formulation Technology (NFT), and Digital Serigraphic Technologies (DST). These include tailor-made TPEs, powders, liquid formulations, and specialty chemicals developed in-house.
3. Technical and Regulatory Support Services: Technical and regulatory support services including ESG and REACH competence, material selection assistance, and application engineering support.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Bjørn Thorsen A/S is a privately owned European distributor of specialty raw materials, founded in Denmark in 1952. The company distributes thermoplastic elastomers, specialty plastics, additives, solutions for adhesives & coatings, and other performance materials across Europe under three divisions: Performance Materials & Coatings, Advanced Polymer Solutions, and Thermoplastic Elastomers. It complements distribution with four proprietary own brands—CCS (custom TPE compounds), Acti-Tech™ Compatibilizers, NFT (liquid formulations), and DST (textile decoration consumables)—plus dedicated R&D labs and production facilities in Denmark and France.

Product overview

Bjørn Thorsen A/S is a privately owned European distributor of specialty raw materials offering a comprehensive portfolio across three main business divisions: Performance Materials & Coatings (covering coatings, adhesives, sealants, construction, bitumen/roadmarking, and composites), Advanced Polymer Solutions (encompassing specialty plastics, adhesive solutions, and additives for compounds/masterbatches), and Thermoplastic Elastomers (including TPU, TPV, TPC, TPO, TPE-S, and EVA). The company complements its distribution business with four proprietary own brands developed since 2015: Customized Compound Solutions (CCS) for tailored TPE compounds, Nordic Formulation Technology (NFT) for liquid formulations, Digital Serigraphic Technologies (DST) for textile decoration consumables, and Acti-Tech™ Compatibilizers for polymer modification. Headquartered in Copenhagen with operations across Europe, the company serves customers from central and local warehouses ensuring flexible logistics and supply security.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Customized Compound Solutions (CCS): Brand launched in 2015 for development of special TPE compounds, bridging the gap between commercially available TPE grades and customers' unique needs.
• Acti-Tech™ Compatibilizers
• Nordic Formulation Technology (NFT)
• Digital Serigraphic Technologies (DST)

Products and services

• Performance Materials & Coatings Distribution of high-performance specialty raw materials including coatings, adhesives, sealants, construction solutions, bitumen & roadmarking, and composite solutions for industrial applications across Europe.
• Advanced Polymer Solutions Distribution of specialty plastics, additives for compounds and masterbatches, and adhesive solutions serving transportation, medical, industrial, energy, consumer, packaging, and building & construction manufacturers.
• Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE) Distribution of high-performance thermoplastic elastomers including TPU, TPV, TPC, TPO, TPE-S, and EVA, with technical support and customer service across European markets.
• Customized Compound Solutions (CCS) In-house brand developing alloys, compounds and customized thermoplastic elastomers tailored to specific customer requirements, bridging the gap between commercially available TPE grades and unique needs.
• Acti-Tech™ Compatibilizers Proprietary range of functionalized compatibilizers used as impact modifiers for stiff polar engineering thermoplastics, coupling agents enabling higher filler loadings, adhesion promoters, and performance boosters for recycled feeds.
• Nordic Formulation Technology (NFT) Tailored liquid formulations including special coatings, dispersions, and additives produced through affiliated production company Nordic Formulation Technology A/S based in Svendborg, Denmark.
• Digital Serigraphic Technologies (DST) Brand combining consumables (PET films, papers, inks and adhesives) for making heat transfers via traditional screenprinting, digital hybrid printing, and DTF for textile decoration.

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• ArkemacoreTechnology or IntegrationArkema provides asphalt emulsifiers (Emulsamine®, Dinoram®, Polyram®), hot and warm mix additives (Cecabase®), and recycled asphalt pavement solutions. Bjørn Thorsen distributes these products across Northern Europe for asphalt, roofing, and road marking applications.
• BYKcoreTechnology or IntegrationBYK is a core partner providing comprehensive range of wetting, dispersing, surface, and rheology modifiers, defoamers, and wax additives. Their solutions enable low-emission, VOC-free formulations for coatings, adhesives, and sealants.
• Sun ChemicalcoreTechnology or IntegrationSun Chemical provides comprehensive portfolio of pigments, functional colorants, specialized dyes, and effect pigments (aluminum, gold bronze, pearlescent, PVD) for coatings, inks, and construction applications.
• LubrizolcoreTechnology or IntegrationLubrizol provides industrial thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) resins, Isoplast® ETP, Estaloc™ TPU, and bio-based TPU solutions (Pearlbond™ ECO, ESTANE® ECO). Distribution partnership expanded to Germany and Hungary in March 2026.
• CabotcoreTechnology or IntegrationCabot provides fumed silica (CAB-O-SIL®, CAB-O-SPERSE®), specialty carbon black pigments, and ENOVA® hydrophobic silica aerogels for coatings, sealants, and adhesives.
• BorealiscoreTechnology or IntegrationBorealis provides polyolefins (PP, PE), Queo™ plastomers and elastomers, serving packaging, automotive, and construction industries with both virgin and recycled-grade materials.
• SNCZstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic cooperation with SNCZ for anticorrosive pigments expanded to Finland and the Baltics (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania) in April 2026. Provides advanced Zinc Phosphate, Polyphosphate, and Chromate-free anti-corrosive pigments.
• SilysiamontstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership expanded to the Baltics in April 2026 for distribution of Silysia® high-performance matting agents for coatings and inks applications.
• SwancorcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBjørn Thorsen distributes Swancor's vinyl ester resins, epoxy systems, and recyclable thermosetting resins (EzCiclo, CleaVER) in Northern Europe and UK for FRP applications including anti-corrosion, windmill, marine, and construction.
• NurelcoreTechnology or IntegrationNurel provides Promyde® Polyamide 6 and 6.6, Proxylene® PBT/PET compounds, Olexene® PE & PP compounds, and Inzea® biopolymers. Available in both standard and recycled grades.
• GebacoreTechnology or IntegrationGeba supplies virgin and recycled plastic compounds including ABS, ASA, PA, PC/ABS, PC, POM, PBT, and PMMA grades under various brand names (Gebabs, Gebaran, Gebamid, etc.).
• Xianglong (Shandong Xianglong New Materials)coreTechnology or IntegrationXianglong provides Chanlon™ high-performance specialty polyamides including transparent nylon, barrier nylon, and long chain PA (PA1010, PA1012) for electronics, automotive, construction, medical, and consumer applications.
• DRT (Dérivés Résiniques et Terpéniques)coreTechnology or IntegrationDRT provides tackifying resins and water-based dispersions derived from plant-based, renewable pine gum rosins including Polygral, Hydrogal, Gresinox, Dertoline, and Dermulsene product lines.
• CH-PolymerscoreTechnology or IntegrationCH-Polymers supplies next-generation alkyd emulsions and dispersions focusing on bio-containing polymers and low-emission waterborne coatings for transition away from fossil-based resources.
• Vink ChemicalscoreTechnology or IntegrationVink Chemicals provides biocides, fungicides, algaecides, and preservatives (Parmetol®, Grotan®, Grotanol®, Vinkocide®) for in-can and dry-film preservation across BPR classes PT2, PT6, PT7, PT9, PT11, PT12, PT13.
• ValtriscoreTechnology or IntegrationValtris provides Santicizer®, Platinum, and Cereplas™ fast-fusing plasticizer portfolios including adipates, trimellitates, DOTP, and sebacates for PVC, polyurethane, and polysulfide applications.
• Honeywell UOPcoreTechnology or IntegrationHoneywell UOP provides molecular sieves (L Powder, L-Paste, 4A Activated Powder) for moisture and volatile gas management in polyurethane systems, natural gases, and biogas applications.
• VandeputtecoreTechnology or IntegrationVandeputte supplies bio-based binders, vegetable oil fatty acid derivatives (Veopol, Veonox, Veolin, Veorez, Veomix, Veosol, Veopur) with up to 98% bio-sourced carbon content for decorative and wood protection coatings.
• Vil ResinscoreTechnology or IntegrationVil Resins provides alkyd resins and modified binders including Vilaqua waterborne alkyds, Vilkyd alkyd resins, Vilacryl thermoplastic acrylics, and saturated polyester resins for wood and metal protection.
• TrinseocoreTechnology or IntegrationTrinseo provides LIGOS™ SBR binders for membranes and construction solutions, as well as Styrene Acrylics and SBR Latex for waterproofing coatings with excellent flexibility and durability.
• ASK ChemicalscoreTechnology or IntegrationASK Chemicals provides ASCOFEN™ phenolic resins, DONACARBO carbon fibers, and NECOWEL™ PU-modified alkyd emulsions for high-performance industrial applications.
• Deutsche Baryt-IndustriecoreTechnology or IntegrationDeutsche Baryt-Industrie supplies ultra-fine natural barium sulphate (Albaryt, Albasoft, Barytmehl ranges) providing elevated opacity and chemical resistance for formulations.
• SachtlebencoreTechnology or IntegrationSachtleben provides BLANC FIXE™ Synthetic Barium Sulphate, a high-purity functional filler with superior opacity and whiteness that acts as a performance multiplier with TiO2 or colored pigments.
• EGE KIMYAcoreTechnology or IntegrationEGE KIMYA provides EGEDry® advanced siccatives and bio-sourced metal carboxylate hardeners designed to accelerate drying profiles while supporting transition away from traditional heavy metals.
• I.R.P. (Indústria Recicladora de Plásticos)coreTechnology or IntegrationI.R.P. supplies high-quality recycled polymers (LDPE, LLDPE, HDPE, PP) from PCR waste streams available in natural and black grades for extrusion applications.
• InotalcoreTechnology or IntegrationInotal provides ALOLT high-purity aluminum hydroxides as environmentally friendly, halogen-free flame retardant additives for plastics, rubber, cables, and adhesives.
• WoodComposites SwedencoreTechnology or IntegrationWoodComposites Sweden supplies Durasense® biocomposites (woodcompounds) combining polyolefins with lignocellulosic fibers for up to 80% reduced CO2 footprint in various applications.
• Chem-TrendcoreTechnology or IntegrationChem-Trend provides Ultra Purge™ purging compounds and LUSIN® process aids including cleaners, lubricants, protective agents, and release agents for thermoplastics processing.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Peers

• Barentz International B.V.

Direct peers

• Biesterfeld AG: One of Europe's leading distributors of specialty chemicals and plastics, headquartered in Hamburg with operations across Europe. Directly comparable to Bjørn Thorsen as a mid-sized European specialty raw materials distributor serving plastics, elastomers, coatings, and adhesives end-markets with technical support and own-brand products.
• Helm AG: Hamburg-based global chemical distribution company with strong European footprint in specialty raw materials, plastics, and elastomers. Comparable to Bjørn Thorsen in distributing specialty inputs to plastics, coatings, and adhesives manufacturers across multiple European territories.
• TER Chemicals GmbH & Co. KG: Hamburg-based distributor of specialty raw materials serving plastics, coatings, adhesives, and elastomers manufacturers across Europe. Similar mid-sized, technical-distribution profile with own production and compounding capabilities comparable to Bjørn Thorsen's CCS and NFT operations.
• Nordmann, Rassmann GmbH (Nordmann): Hamburg-based European distributor of specialty chemicals, additives, and raw materials with a long history (since 1912) and similar distribution-plus-technical-services model. Closely comparable to Bjørn Thorsen in size, principal-based distribution model, and European territory coverage across plastics, coatings, and adhesives.
• KRAHN Chemie GmbH: Berlin-based European specialty chemicals distributor focused on plastics, elastomers, coatings, and adhesives raw materials. Highly comparable to Bjørn Thorsen in business model, customer segments, and value-added technical distribution with laboratory support.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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