TOR Minerals International (OTCMKTS:TORM) is a specialty chemical company that formulates and supplies reagents for the global mining industry. Founded in the early 1920s and now headquartered in Macon, Georgia, the company leverages nearly a century of experience in flotation chemistry to help mining operators enhance recovery rates and optimize processing efficiency. TOR Minerals offers a comprehensive suite of technologies designed to address complex ore bodies, from base metals such as copper, nickel and zinc to precious metals like gold and silver, as well as specialty minerals.
The company’s core products include frothers, collectors, depressants and flocculants, all tailored to improve mineral separation performance in flotation circuits. TOR Minerals also provides custom reagent blends and on-site technical support, enabling clients to fine-tune their processing flowsheets and reduce overall reagent consumption. In recent years, the firm has expanded its research and development capabilities, focusing on eco-efficient chemistries that meet increasingly stringent environmental regulations and help mining operations lower their carbon footprint.
With manufacturing and distribution facilities across North America, South America, Asia and Australia, TOR Minerals serves a diverse customer base that spans major mining companies to regional producers. Key production sites include the Macon, Georgia headquarters, plants in Peru and Chile to support South American metal producers, and a technical center in India to address growing demand for specialty flotation reagents in the Asia-Pacific region. The company’s global footprint ensures responsive logistics, localized service and rapid deployment of its reagent technologies.
TOR Minerals is led by President and CEO Thomas E. Ullman, a chemical industry veteran with more than 25 years of experience in process optimization and product development. Under Ullman’s leadership, the company has prioritized innovation, strategic partnerships and operational excellence to build a scalable platform for long-term growth. Supported by a seasoned executive team and board of directors with deep expertise in mining, chemistry and international business, TOR Minerals International continues to advance flotation technology and drive measurable value for its customers.
