Thor opens Chinese facility

Thor has confirmed its commitment to the Asia Pacific market with the opening of its newly commissioned facility in Zhenjiang, China.

Phase 1 of the 50,000m2 site, at a total investment of US$50M, is complete and fully operational, marked by the official opening ceremony in April. The facility comprises 3000m2 offices and laboratories, 5000m2 warehousing and a production plant capable of an output in excess of 30,000t of Thor’s in-can and dry film Acticide biocides, extensive range of liquid and solid Microcare quats and Aflammit flame retardant products.

Thor’s Mark Jamieson, Regional Director, Asia Pacific confirmed: "This new facility will ensure ready product availability, not only to the Chinese domestic market but also to the whole region, in particular our expanding markets in Australia, Taiwan, Korea and Japan.”