Shaping the Future of Coating, Adhesives & Sealants
At Bjørn Thorsen, we deliver more than just high-quality raw materials - we provide the expertise and innovative solutions that drive the CAS industry forward. As a trusted partner for world-leading manufacturers, we connect cutting-edge specialty chemicals with the evolving needs of the Northern European market and beyond.
Our deep industry knowledge and strong regional network enable us to solve complex technical challenges, helping our customers optimize performance, sustainability, and efficiency in their formulations.
Our Core Expertise:
Advanced Coating Solutions: We offer a comprehensive portfolio for Decorative, Industrial Wood, General Industrial and Floor Coatings, as well as specialized solutions for Printing Inks.
High-Performance Adhesives & Sealants: We supply essential intermediates and ingredients for demanding applications, including reactive and aqueous systems, hot melts, and advanced silicone- or water-based sealants.
With a strong foundation in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Iceland — and clear ambitions for further European growth — Bjørn Thorsen is your dedicated partner from concept to commercialization
Additives
Specialized, high-efficiency components and specialty agents designed to optimize processing, prevent defects, control flexibility, and enhance safety while driving eco-efficient manufacturing.
CAB-O-SIL® and CAB-O-SPERSE® fumed silica and rheology additives from CABOT
Available in hydrophilic and hydrophobic surface treatments, these pyrogenic metal oxides act as powerful reinforcement fillers, imparting thixotropic flow and exceptional stability to demanding sealants, adhesives, and coatings.
CAB-O-SIL® and CAB-O-SPERSE® fumed silica and rheology additives from CABOT
Available in hydrophilic and hydrophobic surface treatments, these pyrogenic metal oxides act as powerful reinforcement fillers, imparting thixotropic flow and exceptional stability to demanding sealants, adhesives, and coatings.
Performance Additives
Our proprietary, custom-engineered range of photoinitiators for energy-efficient UV curing, alongside advanced antioxidants, UV absorbers, and Hindered Amine Light Stabilizers (HALS). These solutions drastically extend material lifespans and protect against environmental degradation.
Flame Retardants
Our specialized Nordidant Flame Retardant (APP) line. This advanced ammonium polyphosphate additive helps materials resist ignition by forming a robust, protective carbon char layer when exposed to intense heat, safeguarding modern infrastructure.
Performance Additives
Our proprietary, custom-engineered range of photoinitiators for energy-efficient UV curing, alongside advanced antioxidants, UV absorbers, and Hindered Amine Light Stabilizers (HALS). These solutions drastically extend material lifespans and protect against environmental degradation.
Flame Retardants
Our specialized Nordidant Flame Retardant (APP) line. This advanced ammonium polyphosphate additive helps materials resist ignition by forming a robust, protective carbon char layer when exposed to intense heat, safeguarding modern infrastructure.
Comprehensive range from BYK
As a global leader, BYK is the core of our additive portfolio. We supply their comprehensive range of wetting, dispersing, surface, and rheology modifiers, alongside high-performance defoamers.
These solutions are engineered to enable low-emission, VOC-free formulations, optimizing pigment efficiency and maximizing surface protection. By combining advanced chemistry with a focus on resource efficiency, BYK solutions allow manufacturers to achieve superior technical performance while minimizing environmental impact.
Comprehensive range from BYK
As a global leader, BYK is the core of our additive portfolio. We supply their comprehensive range of wetting, dispersing, surface, and rheology modifiers, alongside high-performance defoamers.
These solutions are engineered to enable low-emission, VOC-free formulations, optimizing pigment efficiency and maximizing surface protection. By combining advanced chemistry with a focus on resource efficiency, BYK solutions allow manufacturers to achieve superior technical performance while minimizing environmental impact.
EGEDry® from EGE KIMYA
Pioneers in modern, high-efficiency curing technologies. Featuring the EGEDry® portfolio, we offer advanced siccatives and bio-sourced metal carboxylate hardeners designed to accelerate drying profiles while supporting the transition away from traditional heavy metals.
EGEDry® from EGE KIMYA
Pioneers in modern, high-efficiency curing technologies. Featuring the EGEDry® portfolio, we offer advanced siccatives and bio-sourced metal carboxylate hardeners designed to accelerate drying profiles while supporting the transition away from traditional heavy metals.
Honeywell UOP
Advanced molecular sieves (including L Powder, L-Paste, and 4A Activated Powder) engineered for precise moisture and volatile gas management. Essential for extending product lifespan and ensuring failure-free curing in high-performance polyurethane systems.
Honeywell UOP
Advanced molecular sieves (including L Powder, L-Paste, and 4A Activated Powder) engineered for precise moisture and volatile gas management. Essential for extending product lifespan and ensuring failure-free curing in high-performance polyurethane systems.
High-purity ALOLT aluminum hydroxides from Inotal
Serving as environmentally friendly, halogen-free flame retardant additives for plastics, rubber, cables, and adhesives, these materials retard fire expansion and suppress smoke generation in a completely non-toxic manner.
High-purity ALOLT aluminum hydroxides from Inotal
Serving as environmentally friendly, halogen-free flame retardant additives for plastics, rubber, cables, and adhesives, these materials retard fire expansion and suppress smoke generation in a completely non-toxic manner.
Fast-fusing plasticizer from Valtris
High-performance, fast-fusing plasticizer portfolios featuring the Santicizer®, Platinum, and Cereplas™(adipates, trimellitates, DOTP, sebacates) ranges.
Fast-fusing plasticizer from Valtris
High-performance, fast-fusing plasticizer portfolios featuring the Santicizer®, Platinum, and Cereplas™(adipates, trimellitates, DOTP, sebacates) ranges.
Resins & Binders
Resins and binders are he primary film-forming building blocks, tackifiers, and thermoplastic polymers that dictate adhesion, elasticity, and chemical resistance, heavily focused on bio-based carbon content and waterborne transitions.
High-performance, heavy-duty industrial binder systems from AKS Chemicals.
Featuring NECOWEL™ PU modified alkyd emulsions and ASCOFEN™ phenolic resins, alongside DONACARBO carbon fibers.
High-performance, heavy-duty industrial binder systems from AKS Chemicals.
Featuring NECOWEL™ PU modified alkyd emulsions and ASCOFEN™ phenolic resins, alongside DONACARBO carbon fibers.
Alkyd emulsions and dispersions from CH Polymers
Next-generation, low-emission waterborne alkyd emulsions, high-solids, and modified dispersions. Their cutting-edge R&D focusing on bio-containing polymers helps formulators transition away from fossil based resources while enhancing indoor air quality.
Alkyd emulsions and dispersions from CH Polymers
Next-generation, low-emission waterborne alkyd emulsions, high-solids, and modified dispersions. Their cutting-edge R&D focusing on bio-containing polymers helps formulators transition away from fossil based resources while enhancing indoor air quality.
Tackifying resins and water-based dispersions from DRT
Pioneers in plant-based, renewable gum rosins and tackifiers extracted sustainably from pine trees. We supply their advanced range of tackifying resins and water-based dispersions — including Polygral polymerized rosins, Hydrogal hydrogenated rosins, Gresinox disproportionated rosins, Dertoline tall oil rosins, and Dermulsene dispersions. These sustainable alternatives substantially increase initial tack and cohesive strength in modern adhesive formulations.
Tackifying resins and water-based dispersions from DRT
Pioneers in plant-based, renewable gum rosins and tackifiers extracted sustainably from pine trees. We supply their advanced range of tackifying resins and water-based dispersions — including Polygral polymerized rosins, Hydrogal hydrogenated rosins, Gresinox disproportionated rosins, Dertoline tall oil rosins, and Dermulsene dispersions. These sustainable alternatives substantially increase initial tack and cohesive strength in modern adhesive formulations.
Advanced Griltex® portfolio from EMS-Griltech
Consisting of technical copolyamides (CoPA) and copolyesters (CoPES) for hot melt adhesives. Available in tailored powder fractions, pellets, and suspensions, these low-emission, high-purity thermoplastic polymers deliver fast-setting, high-strength bonds and superior thermal stability across diverse substrates.
Advanced Griltex® portfolio from EMS-Griltech
Consisting of technical copolyamides (CoPA) and copolyesters (CoPES) for hot melt adhesives. Available in tailored powder fractions, pellets, and suspensions, these low-emission, high-purity thermoplastic polymers deliver fast-setting, high-strength bonds and superior thermal stability across diverse substrates.
Leading-edge LIGOS™ SBR binders from Trinseo
These advanced binders are engineered specifically for membranes and construction solutions.
Leading-edge LIGOS™ SBR binders from Trinseo
These advanced binders are engineered specifically for membranes and construction solutions.
Vandeputte is the champions of renewable oleochemistry
Delivering high-performance bio-based binders, vegetable oil fatty acid derivatives, and emulsifiable technologies—including the Veopol, Veonox, Veolin, Veorez, Veomix, Veosol, and Veopur ranges. With up to 98% bio-sourced carbon content, these solutions actively displace petrochemicals in decorative and wood protection lines while maintaining excellent flexibility and hydrophobicity.
Vandeputte is the champions of renewable oleochemistry
Delivering high-performance bio-based binders, vegetable oil fatty acid derivatives, and emulsifiable technologies—including the Veopol, Veonox, Veolin, Veorez, Veomix, Veosol, and Veopur ranges. With up to 98% bio-sourced carbon content, these solutions actively displace petrochemicals in decorative and wood protection lines while maintaining excellent flexibility and hydrophobicity.
Alkyd resins and modified binders from Vil Resins
Specialists in high-durability alkyd resins and modified binders. Portfolio includes Vilaqua waterborne alkyds, thermoplastic acrylics, and saturated polyesters designed to reduce solvent reliance while providing industrial-grade protection for wood and metal.
Alkyd resins and modified binders from Vil Resins
Specialists in high-durability alkyd resins and modified binders. Portfolio includes Vilaqua waterborne alkyds, thermoplastic acrylics, and saturated polyesters designed to reduce solvent reliance while providing industrial-grade protection for wood and metal.
Pigments
Innovative color and functional particle technologies designed for maximum opacity, weatherability, and chemical stability, focusing on resource efficiency and optimized loading.
TiO2 Pigment Dispersions from Nordic Formulation Technology
Our specialized affiliate production company based in Denmark. NFT acts as an agile solution provider, delivering customized, high-quality solution tailored to specific customer requests.
TiO2 Pigment Dispersions from Nordic Formulation Technology
Our specialized affiliate production company based in Denmark. NFT acts as an agile solution provider, delivering customized, high-quality solution tailored to specific customer requests.
High-performance specialty carbon black pigments from Cabot
Providing superior color, electrical conductivity, and UV protection. Available in stabilized dispersions and pellets to optimize production efficiency, Cabot’s portfolio ranges from standard grades to uniquely engineered, high-jetness carbon blacks that deliver unmatched color depth and dispersibility.
High-performance specialty carbon black pigments from Cabot
Providing superior color, electrical conductivity, and UV protection. Available in stabilized dispersions and pellets to optimize production efficiency, Cabot’s portfolio ranges from standard grades to uniquely engineered, high-jetness carbon blacks that deliver unmatched color depth and dispersibility.
Pigments, functional colorants, and specialized dyes from Sun Chemical
A world leading and comprehensive portfolio of state of art pigments, functional colorants, and specialized dyes through our network. Their advanced effect pigments — comprising aluminum, gold, bronze, pearlescent, and PVD technologies — set the industry standard for both waterborne and solvent borne systems. Sun Chemical's organic pigments, available in stabilized dispersions or pellets, are uniquely engineered to reduce production processing time and power high efficiency factory tinting systems.
Known for outstanding color stability, extreme lightfastness, and weather resistance, their portfolio also includes specialized, high solubility dyes for complex industrial formulations. Partnering with Sun Chemical allows us to help manufacturers achieve bold aesthetic goals while optimizing resource consumption and sustainability profiles.
Pigments, functional colorants, and specialized dyes from Sun Chemical
A world leading and comprehensive portfolio of state of art pigments, functional colorants, and specialized dyes through our network. Their advanced effect pigments — comprising aluminum, gold, bronze, pearlescent, and PVD technologies — set the industry standard for both waterborne and solvent borne systems. Sun Chemical's organic pigments, available in stabilized dispersions or pellets, are uniquely engineered to reduce production processing time and power high efficiency factory tinting systems.
Known for outstanding color stability, extreme lightfastness, and weather resistance, their portfolio also includes specialized, high solubility dyes for complex industrial formulations. Partnering with Sun Chemical allows us to help manufacturers achieve bold aesthetic goals while optimizing resource consumption and sustainability profiles.
Anti-corrosive pigments from SNCZ
Utilizing advanced Zinc Phosphate, Polyphosphate, and Chromate-free chemistries. Engineered to protect metals in the most demanding environments, these pigments enable sustainable, long-lasting formulation profiles across the automotive, marine, aerospace, and industrial infrastructure sectors.
Anti-corrosive pigments from SNCZ
Utilizing advanced Zinc Phosphate, Polyphosphate, and Chromate-free chemistries. Engineered to protect metals in the most demanding environments, these pigments enable sustainable, long-lasting formulation profiles across the automotive, marine, aerospace, and industrial infrastructure sectors.
Biocides
Targeted, responsible preservation technologies are engineered to extend shelf life and protect dry films from microbial degradation, complying with the highest environmental and safety regulations.
Fungecides, Algeacides, Biocides and Preservatives from Vink Chemicals
Advanced, regulatory-compliant preservation and biocidal solutions. Supplying trusted brands like Parmetol®, Grotan®, Grotanol®, and Vinkocide®, these technologies cover vital BPR classes (including PT2, PT6, PT7, PT9, PT11, PT12, and PT13). They ensure optimal in-can and dry-film preservation, significantly extending product lifespans and preventing microbial degradation safely and responsibly.
Fungecides, Algeacides, Biocides and Preservatives from Vink Chemicals
Advanced, regulatory-compliant preservation and biocidal solutions. Supplying trusted brands like Parmetol®, Grotan®, Grotanol®, and Vinkocide®, these technologies cover vital BPR classes (including PT2, PT6, PT7, PT9, PT11, PT12, and PT13). They ensure optimal in-can and dry-film preservation, significantly extending product lifespans and preventing microbial degradation safely and responsibly.
Matting Agents
Advanced surface-modifying additives engineered to manage gloss levels, maximize clarity, and improve mechanical surface resistance
Cutting-edge matting technologies through from BYK
Delivering cutting-edge matting technologies through their CERAFLOUR® and AQUACER® portfolios. BYK offers natural, semi-synthetic, and synthetic wax emulsions and micronized additives that provide efficient matting, silky gloss appearances, and excellent scratch, slip, and anti-blocking properties.
Cutting-edge matting technologies through from BYK
Delivering cutting-edge matting technologies through their CERAFLOUR® and AQUACER® portfolios. BYK offers natural, semi-synthetic, and synthetic wax emulsions and micronized additives that provide efficient matting, silky gloss appearances, and excellent scratch, slip, and anti-blocking properties.
Silica and Aerogels from Cabot
Next-generation ENOVA® hydrophobic silica aerogels. Exhibiting extreme porosity and high surface area, these aerogels deliver ultra-high matting efficiency and excellent thermal insulation.
Silica and Aerogels from Cabot
Next-generation ENOVA® hydrophobic silica aerogels. Exhibiting extreme porosity and high surface area, these aerogels deliver ultra-high matting efficiency and excellent thermal insulation.
Silica Gels from Silysiamont
High-performance Silysia® micronized silica gels. These highly porous, precisely controlled matting agents provide exceptional clarity and superior surface smoothness without compromising film durability in high-end industrial, wood, and decorative coatings.
Silica Gels from Silysiamont
High-performance Silysia® micronized silica gels. These highly porous, precisely controlled matting agents provide exceptional clarity and superior surface smoothness without compromising film durability in high-end industrial, wood, and decorative coatings.
Functional Fillers
Engineered mineral and synthetic structures designed to reinforce polymer matrices, optimize rheology, and lower carbon footprints through resource efficiency.
Natural Barium Sulphate from Deutsche Baryt-Industrie
Ultra-fine, natural barium sulphates, including the Albaryt, Albasoft, and Barytmehl ranges. These natural fillers provide elevated opacity, chemical inertness, and high whiteness, serving as foundational components for chemically resistant formulations.
Natural Barium Sulphate from Deutsche Baryt-Industrie
Ultra-fine, natural barium sulphates, including the Albaryt, Albasoft, and Barytmehl ranges. These natural fillers provide elevated opacity, chemical inertness, and high whiteness, serving as foundational components for chemically resistant formulations.
BLANC FIXE™ Synthetic Barium Sulphate from Sachtleben
A high-purity functional filler featuring superior opacity and exceptional whiteness. It acts as a performance multiplier when combined with TiO2 or colored pigments, improving gloss retention and weathering resistance.
BLANC FIXE™ Synthetic Barium Sulphate from Sachtleben
A high-purity functional filler featuring superior opacity and exceptional whiteness. It acts as a performance multiplier when combined with TiO2 or colored pigments, improving gloss retention and weathering resistance.