Bjørn Thorsen Strengthens Presence in UK and Ireland at Plastics Live Ireland 2025

The plastics industry in the UK and Ireland continues to evolve, establishing itself as an increasingly dynamic and influential business sector. This progress is further supported by the launch of Plastics Live Ireland, a new event designed for everyone involved in the Irish plastics community. Building on this momentum, Bjorn Thorsen Ltd., the UK affiliate of Bjørn Thorsen A/S, is proud to announce its participation in Plastics Live 2025, taking place in Dublin from November 26th–27th.

This marks Bjørn Thorsen’s first appearance at the event, which is an exciting opportunity to showcase its comprehensive product portfolio, technical expertise, and dedicated team of professionals to customers and partners across the UK and Ireland.

What does Bjørn Thorsen do?

Bjørn Thorsen is a growing pan-European distributor of specialty raw materials, with a head office in Copenhagen, Denmark. Its extensive product offering and expertise span across Advanced Polymers, Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs), Performance Materials, and Coatings. The company supplies high-quality materials from leading global chemical manufacturers to customers across a wide range of industries and markets.

In addition to distribution, Bjørn Thorsen develops and delivers tailor-made material solutions based on specific customer requirements through its own brand, Customized Compound Solutions (CCS) and its Plastic Applications Lab located in Lyon, France.

With close to 75 years of expertise, the company is recognised for its deep technical knowledge and innovative approach to developing new applications. A significant part of Bjørn Thorsen’s portfolio is dedicated to Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs), featuring trusted brands such as Santoprene® TPV, Hytrel® TPC, Ateva® G EVA from Celanese, as well as Estane® TPU from Lubrizol. The company’s comprehensive TPE portfolio covers all major types—TPV, TPU, TPC, TPO, TPS, and EVA, supported by a range of Additives and Modifiers that enhance performance and application flexibility.

To further complement its offering, Bjørn Thorsen provides TPU Adhesive Solutions from renowned brands including Pearlstick™ TPU for solvent-based adhesives and Pearlbond™ TPU for hot melt adhesives and reactive hot melts (HMPUR) from Lubrizol, as well as Griltex® Hotmelt Adhesives from EMS-Griltech. In addition, the company supplies a broad selection of Engineering Polymers, as well as Recycled and Biopolymers, meeting the diverse material and sustainability needs of customers across industries.
Bjørn Thorsen’s local team at Plastics Live Ireland

Bjørn Thorsen’s local team at Plastics Live Ireland

Expanding its reach both across and beyond Europe represents a natural and strategically important step for Bjørn Thorsen. This November, the UK team of Bjørn Thorsen: Chris Richmond– Country Manager, UK & Ireland, Mary Aiken-Wood – Account Manager UK & Ireland and Rob Chidlow, European Sales Manager for TPEs, will exhibit at Plastics Live 2025 in Dublin. Visitors can meet the team at Stand C13, where they will be ready to assist them throughout the event. The stand will feature an interactive design, product samples, and giveaway bags filled with branded gifts – all within a welcoming and friendly atmosphere.

Bjørn Thorsen warmly invites its Irish customers and partners to stop by, explore its solutions, and connect with the team in person.

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