Composites
The composite industry uses high-performance vinyl ester resins and epoxy systems included in a broad range of applications. Bjørn Thorsen distributes such materials on behalf of Swancor in the region of Northern Europe and the UK.
These resins meet a wide variety of designs, chemical and physical needs. The high strength-weight, toughness and fatigue resistance of resins have made them the best choice in industries and applications, such as anti-corrosion, windmill, marine, automobile, military, aerospace, sports and building & construction. Swancor also provides a range of recyclable thermosetting resins, which enables recycling and reuse of composite parts.
Vinyl Ester Resins
Swancor epoxy vinyl ester resins are designed to meet the demands for the Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) industry, particularly for those requiring high performance of corrosion resistance. The resins are manufactured with unique technology and shown great chemical resistance, as well as good physical properties in recommended conditions.
The product series show outstanding corrosion-resistant and temperature resistant properties, which makes them well suited for a variety of demanding industrial anti-corrosion applications. Over many years, Swancor resins have shown good long term performance when used in composite tanks, pipes’ structural parts made for the corrosion resistant applications.
The high resilience, high HDT, water resistance, fatigue properties and low exotherms of Swancor vinyl ester resins also makes them suitable for marine applications, such as boat hulls and swimming pools. The products are DNV certified.
Swancor epoxy vinyl ester resins are also used in building and construction applications, where resistance to high static and dynamic loads is required. Another application area can be polymer concrete casting. They can be applied by hand lay-up laminating, spray-up, pultrusion, resin transfer molding (RTM)/infusion and filament winding.
Epoxy Systems for Composites
Swancor has developed an extensive portfolio of advanced epoxy systems tailored to meet the diverse and demanding needs of the fiber-reinforced plastics (FRP) industry. These systems are engineered to deliver consistent mechanical performance, chemical resistance, and processing reliability across a wide range of manufacturing environments. By focusing on both performance and process efficiency, Swancor ensures that its epoxy solutions support high-quality composite production while helping manufacturers optimize cycle times and reduce waste.
The product range is specifically adapted to key FRP manufacturing methods, including filament winding, RTM (Resin Transfer Molding) and infusion, hand lay-up, and pultrusion. Each formulation is designed with precise viscosity, curing behavior, and reactivity profiles to suit the requirements of these processes.
For example, low-viscosity systems enhance fiber wet-out in infusion, while controlled curing systems ensure dimensional stability in pultrusion. This level of customization enables manufacturers to achieve strong, lightweight composite structures with reliable repeatability.
In addition to structural applications, Swancor’s epoxy systems also extend to high-performance adhesives and prepregs, further broadening their usability across industries such as wind energy, marine, automotive, and construction. These solutions are developed to meet strict durability and bonding standards, supporting long-term performance even in harsh environments. Overall, Swancor positions its epoxy systems as versatile, high-quality solutions that enable innovation and efficiency in modern composite manufacturing.
Recyclable Thermosetting Resins
Swancor’s two new products, EzCiclo and CleaVER, offer solutions which enable recycling and reuse of composite parts. EzCiclo, is a recyclable and reusable epoxy resin. With EzCiclo, glass or carbon fiber composites could be recycled and degraded via “CleaVER” technology. This technology turns waste into reclaimed glass/carbon fibers and oligomers, which reuses both reinforcement and resin by closing the loop, and the recycling process does not generate waste solvents and pollution. It can be applied across a range of industries and manufacturing processes, not only in the wind energy industry but also in sporting, CCL, transport industries etc.


Contact our Expert
Kasper Jarlander
Sales & Marketing Director, Performance Materials & Coating
kj@bjorn-thorsen.com
+358 40 733 4437
