Thermoskin
Thermoskin is an Australian agribusiness that sells a proprietary lanolin-based protective spray and portable spray unit to sheep farmers across Australia to prevent hypothermia and weight loss in freshly shorn sheep.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2008
- HeadquartersChipping Norton, Australia
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Thermoskin does
Thermoskin, operated by Down Under Technologies and founded by industrial chemist Henry King, is an Australian agribusiness that has commercially sold a lanolin-based liquid protective spray for freshly shorn sheep since 2008. The product is applied via a proprietary portable automatic spray unit manufactured in NSW with five spray heads; sheep pass through one at a time and receive a fine mist that dries within two minutes, forming a natural, biodegradable film that maintains body temperature and prevents hypothermia and post-shearing weight loss. A higher-priced variant, Thermoskin Plus, adds UV absorbers for sunburn protection on exposed skin and is made to order only.
The company sells its 25L drum consumable and spray unit hardware (in original, 2021, and 2025 versions) primarily through a network of named rural supply store distributors across NSW and Victoria, supplemented by direct sales managed by Henry King via phone and email, with Australia-wide shipping. Pricing is approximately $2 per animal treated; one documented customer reports a $3,000 cost to treat 2,000 sheep yielding an estimated $10,000 return through retained weight and improved lamb survival.
The customer base consists of individual Merino and broadacre sheep farming enterprises, with documented adopters including Wonga Pastoral Co, Shrone, Cooradigbee, Jibolaro, Echo, and Grathlyn stud operations. The firm operates with approximately 6 employees from Chipping Norton, NSW, and has been independently validated by a 2009 sheep consultancy trial showing 1.34 kg/hd average weight gain over control mobs.
Thermoskin firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Thermoskin
- Legal name
- Thermoskin Australia
- Website
- https://thermoskin.com.au
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2008
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Thermoskin is an Australian agribusiness that sells a proprietary lanolin-based protective spray and portable spray unit to sheep farmers across Australia to prevent hypothermia and weight loss in freshly shorn sheep.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Thermoskin industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Livestock Health & Husbandry Products
- NAICS
- Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)
- SIC
- Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Barn Environmental Control & Ventilation (Fans, Curtains, Cooling, Heating) (AFAAAIAJ)
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Where Thermoskin is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Chipping Norton
- HQ country
- Australia
- HQ region
- Oceania
Offices2 records
Markets served
Thermoskin business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Thermoskin product sales: Thermoskin sells a lanolin-based liquid protection product in 25L drums to sheep farmers. The product is applied via a proprietary spray unit. Revenue is generated through direct sales and distributor/reseller relationships with rural supply stores across NSW and Victoria. The recommended dose is 50ml per sheep. Thermoskin Plus (UV protection variant) is made to order at a higher price point.
- Spray unit sales: The company manufactures and sells the Thermoskin spray unit, available in three versions (original, 2021 model, and 2025 model). The 2025 model features a 12v self-priming pump and pressure regulator. Units are sold directly and potentially through distributors to sheep farmers and rural supply stores.
- Distributor/partnership model: Distributors (rural supply stores, shearing contractors, brokers) purchase Thermoskin in bulk and resell to their sheep farmer customers. This channel reaches farmers across rural NSW and Victoria. Henry King actively recruits new distributors who have networks of proactive and commercially viable sheep farmers.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard Thermoskin product per sheep |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Thermoskin product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Thermoskin manufactures and sells a lanolin-based liquid protection spray and a proprietary portable automatic spray unit used by sheep farmers to treat freshly shorn sheep. Applied immediately after shearing, the spray creates a natural, biodegradable film that maintains body temperature, prevents hypothermia and weight loss, and enables sheep to resume grazing within minutes. The company also offers Thermoskin Plus, a made-to-order UV-protection variant.
Product overview
Thermoskin is a single-product agricultural company offering a lanolin-based protective spray for shorn sheep. The core product (Thermoskin) is a liquid spray that creates a protective film preventing hypothermia in freshly shorn sheep. The Thermoskin Spray Unit is the application hardware used to administer the product. Thermoskin Plus is a specialty variant with UV absorbers for sunburn protection, made to order only. The company operates with a distribution network across rural Australia.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Thermoskin Plus: A version of Thermoskin with the addition of UV absorbers to minimize sunburn, only made to order due to expensive UV ingredients and complex manufacturing process.
Products and services
- Thermoskin Lanolin Protective Spray Lanolin-based liquid spray applied to freshly shorn sheep to form a natural, biodegradable protective film that maintains body temperature, prevents hypothermia and weight loss, and allows sheep to resume grazing within minutes. Sold primarily to Australian sheep farmers (merino and broadacre) and rural supply distributors.
- Thermoskin Plus (UV Protection Variant) Made-to-order version of Thermoskin with UV absorbers/additives added to minimise sunburn on exposed areas such as naked sheep, ears, and rump. Sold at a higher price than standard Thermoskin and only produced on customer order.
- Thermoskin Spray Unit Portable automatic spray unit specially designed and manufactured in NSW Australia, with 5 spray heads (one top, two mid-sides, two lower sides) that sheep walk through one at a time for total body coverage. Sold directly and through rural supply distributors to sheep farmers to apply Thermoskin liquid at shearing.
Quantifiable outcome
- Sheep treated with Thermoskin show average weight gain of 1.34kg/hd over untreated controls within 15 days (independent 2009 trial)
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Companies that use Thermoskin
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Thermoskin technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Thermoskin partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators4 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Thermoskin competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Elanco Animal Health: Global animal health company with livestock pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and welfare products across species including sheep. Comparable as a broad incumbent with deep pockets that could replicate a sheep-protection spray product and leverage existing distributor relationships to challenge Thermoskin.
- Norbrook: Northern Ireland-headquartered global animal health manufacturer with strong sheep and livestock product portfolio, particularly in UK, Ireland, Australia, and NZ. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping sheep farmer customer base across the geographies Thermoskin could expand into.
- Zoetis: World's largest animal health company with broad livestock and companion animal portfolio including sheep parasiticide, vaccine, and welfare products. Comparable as a broad incumbent providing overlapping sheep health capabilities at much greater scale, and as the parent of Australian brand Coopers.
- Ceva Animal Health: French global animal health company with a significant livestock and sheep product portfolio (vaccines, reproductive health, multiparasiticide). Comparable as a broad incumbent with a focus on sheep and ruminant health markets including Australia and New Zealand.
- Virbac: French global animal health company with strong livestock and sheep health portfolio across Australia and New Zealand. Comparable as a broad incumbent with similar sheep farmer customers and the distribution scale to disrupt a niche player like Thermoskin.
- Vetoquinol: French global animal health company with portfolio spanning livestock pharmaceuticals and welfare products, including cattle and sheep. Comparable as a broad incumbent serving the same livestock producer customer base with overlapping protective and therapeutic care solutions.
- Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health: Top-tier global animal health company with significant livestock and sheep health portfolio (vaccines, parasiticides, therapeutics). Comparable as a broad incumbent that could leverage R&D and distribution to enter the post-shear sheep protection category.
Regional players
- Apiam Animal Health: Australian-listed animal health company providing mixed animal veterinary services, products, and wholesale supply across rural and regional Australia. Comparable as a regional Australian animal health distribution and product platform serving sheep and livestock producers.
- Imrex Animal Health: Australian animal health company specializing in livestock pharmaceuticals, drenches, and vaccine distribution to rural veterinarians and producers. Comparable as a regional Australian livestock health product distributor serving the same sheep farmer channel.
Direct peers
- Coopers Animal Health: Long-established Australian brand (now part of Zoetis) specializing in sheep and livestock health products including parasite control, vaccines, and welfare products. Directly comparable as an Australian animal health supplier serving the same sheep farmer customer base with complementary protective and therapeutic SKUs.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Thermoskin leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Thermoskin funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Thermoskin M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Thermoskin
What does Thermoskin do?
Thermoskin manufactures and sells a lanolin-based liquid protection spray and a proprietary portable automatic spray unit used by sheep farmers to treat freshly shorn sheep. Applied immediately after shearing, the spray creates a natural, biodegradable film that maintains body temperature, prevents hypothermia and weight loss, and enables sheep to resume grazing within minutes. The company also offers Thermoskin Plus, a made-to-order UV-protection variant.
Is Thermoskin a public or private company?
Thermoskin is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Thermoskin founded?
Thermoskin was founded in 2008. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Thermoskin based?
Thermoskin is headquartered in Chipping Norton, Australia, in the Oceania region.
How does Thermoskin make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Thermoskin product sales are the primary driver. The others are spray unit sales and distributor/partnership model.
Who are Thermoskin's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Elanco Animal Health, Norbrook, Zoetis, Ceva Animal Health, Virbac, Vetoquinol and Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health. Regional players are Apiam Animal Health and Imrex Animal Health. Coopers Animal Health is listed as a direct peer.
Does Thermoskin have an API?
No public API is recorded for Thermoskin.
What industry is Thermoskin in?
Thermoskin's product category is Livestock Health & Husbandry Products. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAAAIAJ, Barn Environmental Control & Ventilation (Fans, Curtains, Cooling, Heating). Its NAICS code is 333914 and its SIC code is 3523.