Tor Minerals Intl
Tor Minerals International produces specialty mineral products including alumina trihydrate, boehmite, barium sulfate, and TiO2 pigments for industrial customers in plastics, paints and coatings, and battery applications through manufacturing facilities in Malaysia and the Netherlands.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1973
- HeadquartersCorpus Christi, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Tor Minerals Intl does
Tor Minerals International, Inc. is a global producer of specialty mineral products serving industrial customers in plastics, paints and coatings, and broader industrial applications. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Corpus Christi, Texas, the company manufactures Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) under the ALUPREM brand, synthetic barium sulfate slurry under BARYPREM, colored TiO2 pigments (HITOX and TIOPREM), and a white TiO2 synergist (TOR BRITE F) at ISO 9001- and SIRIM-certified facilities in Hattem, the Netherlands and Ipoh, Malaysia. The company divested its Corpus Christi commodity ATH and barium sulfate assets in 2021 to focus on higher-value specialty operations.
The company's technology base rests on proprietary submicron boehmite processing acquired through the 2001 acquisition of TP&T B.V. in the Netherlands, enabling particle sizes from 0.2μm to 6μm with tight distributions for high-temperature plastics, catalysts, and lithium-ion battery coatings. The 2000 acquisition of Malaysian Titanium (now TOR Minerals Malaysia) provides vertical integration into synthetic rutile, the key raw material for the HITOX and TIOPREM TiO2 pigment lines. Products are engineered to deliver halogen-free flame retardancy, smoke suppression, TiO2 cost reduction, and thermal stability, with REACH compliance enabling European market access. Registered trademarks across all five product lines indicate long-standing brand equity in industrial formulations.
The business model is B2B direct sales through regional offices in the United States, Netherlands, and Malaysia, with technical sales teams providing product customization, formulation support, and customer service. Pricing is quote-based, determined by product specification, volume, and customer requirements rather than published lists. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales with technical support bundled into pricing. The company is publicly traded on the OTC Pink Market under ticker TORM (formerly NASDAQ until its 2018 SEC deregistration), is not currently a reporting company, and operates with an interim executive chairman following the December 2024 CEO retirement.
Tor Minerals Intl firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Tor Minerals Intl
- Legal name
- TORMINERALS
- Website
- https://torminerals.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1973
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Tor Minerals International produces specialty mineral products including alumina trihydrate, boehmite, barium sulfate, and TiO2 pigments for industrial customers in plastics, paints and coatings, and battery applications through manufacturing facilities in Malaysia and the Netherlands.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Tor Minerals Intl industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Specialty Industrial Minerals
- NAICS
- Ground or Treated Mineral and Earth Manufacturing (327992), All Other Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing (32799)
- SIC
- Abrasive, Asbestos & Misc Nonmetallic Mineral Prods (3290), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Talc & Pyrophyllite (IMAEAFAC)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Flame-Retardant & Smoke-Suppressant Compounds (IMANABAG)
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Where Tor Minerals Intl is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Corpus Christi
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
Tor Minerals Intl business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Specialty Mineral Product Sales: TOR Minerals generates revenue through the sale of high-performance specialty mineral products including Alumina Trihydrate (ATH), Boehmite, Barium Sulfate, and Titanium Dioxide color hybrid pigments to industrial customers in plastics, coatings, paints, and catalyst applications. Revenue reported at $22.08 million with net loss of $990,000.
- Technical Support Services: The company provides technical support and product customization as part of its value proposition to industrial customers, which may include associated service fees or be bundled into product pricing.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | B2B specialty mineral products with quote-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
Tor Minerals Intl product offering
Product offeringCore offering
TOR Minerals International manufactures and sells specialty mineral products including Alumina Trihydrate (ATH), Boehmite (alumina monohydrate), Barium Sulfate, and Titanium Dioxide color hybrid pigments under the ALUPREM, BARYPREM, HITOX, TIOPREM, and TOR BRITE F brands. Products serve as halogen-free flame retardants, smoke suppressants, functional fillers, and pigment extenders for plastics, paints & coatings, and industrial applications. The company manufactures at ISO 9001 certified facilities in Hattem, Netherlands and SIRIM certified facilities in Ipoh, Malaysia, with technical support and product customization bundled into B2B sales.
Product overview
TOR Minerals International is a global producer of high performance specialty mineral products focused on product innovation and technical support. The company operates under the TOR Specialty Minerals brand and offers five core product lines: ALUPREM Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) as a halogen-free flame retardant and smoke suppressant filler; ALUPREM Boehmite as an alumina monohydrate flame retardant and functional filler for high temperature applications including lithium-ion batteries; BARYPREM Barium Sulfate Slurry as a synthetic water-based extender; HITOX and TIOPREM Colored-TiO2 Pigments for cost-effective coloration; and TOR BRITE F White TiO2 Synergist for partial replacement of white TiO2. The company serves plastics, paints & coatings, and industrial applications through manufacturing facilities in Ipoh, Malaysia and Hattem, The Netherlands.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ALUPREM: Brand name for Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) and Boehmite flame retardant products used in plastics, rubber, composites, electrical insulation, HFFR cables, silicone insulators, and lithium-ion batteries.
- BARYPREM
- HITOX
- TIOPREM
- TOR BRITE
Products and services
- ALUPREM (Alumina Trihydrate / ATH) Halogen-free, environmentally friendly flame retardant and smoke suppressant filler for plastics and rubber. Used in solid surface, composites, electrical insulation, HFFR cables, silicone high voltage insulators and silicones for automotive cables. Features ultra-white/translucent appearance, high purity for blush resistance, faster gel time, low viscosity for higher loadings, and higher mechanical properties.
- ALUPREM (Boehmite / Alumina Monohydrate) Alumina monohydrate flame retardant and functional filler for high temperature plastics and other applications. Applications include catalysts, automotive coatings, composites, lithium-ion battery electrodes and separators (LIBS), printed circuit boards (PCB), hydrophobic gelcoats, and ceramic pigments. Available in submicron boehmite qualities ranging from 0.2µm to 6µm with tight particle size distribution.
- BARYPREM BP-07 HG Slurry (Barium Sulfate) Synthetic, water-based barium sulfate slurry extender for paints. Recommended applications include high gloss automotive primers, architectural and industrial paints. Features ready-to-use water-based formulation, high gloss retention, improved mechanical properties, and excellent dispersion for enhanced color brightness.
- HITOX and TIOPREM (Colored TiO2 Pigments) Beige (HITOX) and gray (TIOPREM) colored TiO2 pigments offering cost savings in partially replacing white TiO2 and other color pigments in formulation. Applications include paints & coatings, plastics, refractories, powder coatings, coil coating, primers, protective coatings, industrial coatings, can coatings, and roof coatings.
- TOR BRITE F (White TiO2 Synergist) TiO2 synergist that can economically replace up to 30% of White TiO2 and improve brightness and whiteness. Recommended applications include paints & coatings, plastics, composites and gel coats. Features synergistic effect with higher L* and lower b* values, excellent weatherability, resistance to acids and bases, and no flocculation at pH 7.0.
Quantifiable outcome
- TOR BRITE F can replace up to 30% of White TiO2 while improving brightness
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Tor Minerals Intl
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Tor Minerals Intl technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Tor Minerals Intl partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Automotive Cells Company SE (ACC)coreTOR Minerals announced the start of supply of specialty boehmite to Automotive Cells Company SE for use in its lithium-ion battery business. This collaboration marks an important step in reinforcing a resilient and localized European battery materials supply chain. Boehmite plays a critical role in enhancing safety, thermal stability, and overall battery performance. Both companies are European-based, underscoring commitment to strengthening regional industrial capabilities.
- EcoVadisminorTOR Minerals partnered with business sustainability ratings provider EcoVadis to benchmark and improve sustainability performance. EcoVadis provides sustainability ratings and assessments for companies.
- CLDO ConsultingminorCLDO Consulting is identified as a service provider that performs services on behalf of TOR Minerals, specifically handling data processing and privacy compliance matters.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves10 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Tor Minerals Intl competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Chemours Company: Major TiO2 producer (Ti-Pure brand) selling directly to paints, coatings, and plastics customers — overlapping end-customers with TOR's HITOX, TIOPREM, and TOR BRITE product lines that partially substitute white TiO2.
- Imerys S.A. Global specialty minerals leader serving paints, coatings, plastics, and industrial applications with much broader portfolio. Comparable in end-market exposure and industrial mineral positioning but vastly larger scale.
- Tronox Holdings plc: Vertically integrated TiO2 producer with global manufacturing and zircon production. Comparable end-customers in coatings and plastics, where TOR's colored-TiO2 and synergist products compete as partial substitutes.
- Venator Materials PLC: Global TiO2 and specialty pigments producer serving coatings, plastics, and specialty applications. Comparable end-market exposure where TOR's TiO2 synergist and colored pigments compete for formulary share.
- Minerals Technologies Inc. Specialty mineral and synthetic mineral producer (precipitated calcium carbonate, bentonite, refractory products) serving similar industrial customer base. Public peer with similar specialty mineral business model.
- Sibelco: Global industrial minerals company producing specialty mineral fillers, extenders, and functional materials for paints, plastics, and industrial applications. Comparable in specialty mineral product positioning at much larger scale.
Direct peers
- Almatis (formerly Alcan Specialty Aluminas): Global producer of specialty alumina products including boehmite and ATH for ceramics, refractories, and increasingly battery separator coatings. Direct competitor in the same specialty alumina chemistry space.
- Nabaltec AG: German specialty alumina producer with overlapping ATH and boehmite product lines serving flame retardant, plastics, and increasingly battery applications. Most direct competitor in TOR's core specialty alumina niche.
- Huber Engineered Materials (J.M. Huber Corporation): Specialty fire retardant and smoke suppressant producer (MH, alumina trihydrate, magnesium hydroxide) serving plastics, coatings, and construction — directly comparable product portfolio and customer base.
Emerging players
- Tateho Chemical Industries Co., Ltd. Japanese specialty chemical producer of boehmite and alumina hydrates for ceramics, refractories, and electronic materials. Comparable in boehmite chemistry but focused on Japanese/APAC markets.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Tor Minerals Intl social profiles
Digital presenceTor Minerals Intl compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
Tor Minerals Intl financial estimates
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Tor Minerals Intl leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles8 records
Tor Minerals Intl subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
Tor Minerals Intl funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Tor Minerals Intl M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Tor Minerals Intl
What does Tor Minerals Intl do?
TOR Minerals International manufactures and sells specialty mineral products including Alumina Trihydrate (ATH), Boehmite (alumina monohydrate), Barium Sulfate, and Titanium Dioxide color hybrid pigments under the ALUPREM, BARYPREM, HITOX, TIOPREM, and TOR BRITE F brands. Products serve as halogen-free flame retardants, smoke suppressants, functional fillers, and pigment extenders for plastics, paints & coatings, and industrial applications. The company manufactures at ISO 9001 certified facilities in Hattem, Netherlands and SIRIM certified facilities in Ipoh, Malaysia, with technical support and product customization bundled into B2B sales.
Is Tor Minerals Intl a public or private company?
Tor Minerals Intl is a private company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Tor Minerals Intl founded?
Tor Minerals Intl was founded in 1973. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Tor Minerals Intl based?
Tor Minerals Intl is headquartered in Corpus Christi, United States, in the North America region.
How does Tor Minerals Intl make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Specialty Mineral Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are technical Support Services.
Who are Tor Minerals Intl's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Chemours Company, Imerys S.A., Tronox Holdings plc, Venator Materials PLC, Minerals Technologies Inc. and Sibelco. Direct peers are Almatis (formerly Alcan Specialty Aluminas), Nabaltec AG and Huber Engineered Materials (J.M. Huber Corporation). Tateho Chemical Industries Co., Ltd. is listed as an emerging player.
Does Tor Minerals Intl have an API?
No public API is recorded for Tor Minerals Intl.
What industry is Tor Minerals Intl in?
Tor Minerals Intl's product category is Specialty Industrial Minerals. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAEAFAC, Talc & Pyrophyllite, with a secondary code of IMANABAG, Flame-Retardant & Smoke-Suppressant Compounds. Its NAICS code is 327992 and its SIC code is 3290.