About Us | Thor

Who we are

From humble beginnings, our first solutions were crafted in a cement mixer by our founder Desmond Cowley. Now in our seventh decade, with sites in over 15 countries and customers in many more, we’re driven by our purpose of creating lasting solutions that enable the extraordinary.

You may not realise it, but THOR’s extraordinary ingredients are likely already a part of your life. Whether they’re preserving your washing up liquid or detergents, protecting your furniture or clothing in the event of fire, or enhancing your moisturisers and shampoos, THOR’s innovative solutions, born from a lifetime of chemistry-based curiosity, have been quietly improving the way we live for over 65 years.

Extraordinary is not just something we strive for here at THOR. It's inherent in the way we think, in the experts we hire, in the problems we solve, in the solutions we provide, and in the products we enable our customers to bring to market. This is the standard, first locked into our DNA by our founder Desmond, at which we operate.

To create lasting solutions that enable the extraordinary.

This is THOR's Purpose. Expect Extraordinary empowers us to formulate solutions that stand the test of time, and enable our customers, and their customers, to share in our extraordinary.

Solve with Ingenuity. Deliver with Integrity.

These are the two Values that we pledge to uphold. Whether it's chemistry, regulatory, logistical, or something else entirely, our best minds are on it, and we'll get it done the right way. It's that simple!

People & Culture

Our science is powered by people who deeply believe in doing the right thing, for both our customers and the planet. From our early days, ingenuity has been the driving force of THOR’s development. It’s the integrity with which we bring this to the marketplace, that has allowed us to establish the position we have now.

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THOR Locations

We have a presence in more than 15 countries, strategically positioned around the world, so you’re never too far from a knowledgeable THOR resource.

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History & Heritage

THOR’s cement mixer origin story is just the beginning of our journey. Desmond’s legacy of innovation lives on with every extraordinary action...

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Executive Board

Our Board of Directors is comprised of seven individuals with a wealth of industry, business, financial and leadership experience, charged with setting and leading on the strategic direction and priorities for the business.

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Corporate Social Responsibility

We recognise our special responsibility that comes with our chemical innovations. That’s why we’re committed to harmonising the needs of our customers, with those of the planet and the people who live here.

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