Through half a century’s dedication to heterogeneous catalysis, Haldor Topsøe has developed and strengthened its position as a leading market player in catalysts, catalytic reactions and technologies for process design.

 

Our markets include oil refineries, chemical plants and the energy sector, where Topsøe’s catalysts and technologies ensure smooth-running and cost-efficient operations with optimal production results. Topsøe’s portfolio has grown to meet industry needs, in the past decades also with an increased focus on environmental processes.

 

 

History

 

Topsøe milestones

1940 - The company is founded by Dr. Haldor Topsøe.

 

1944 - The first charge of sulphuric acid catalyst is manufactured

 

1948 - The first charge of nickel catalyst is manufactured.

 

1957 - Start-up of the first steam reformer.

 

1961 - The American subsidiary Haldor Topsøe Inc. is established in New York, USA

 

1971 - The first generation of large Topsøe ammonia plants is installed in Kuwait, Basra, Manfredonia and Wloclawek.

 

1972 - The company becomes a public limited company with Dr. Haldor Topsøe and Snamprogetti of the ENI Group as equal shareholders.

 

1974 - Topsøe establishes its present headquarters building at Ravnholm near Lyngby, north of Copenhagen.

 

1978 - Contracts signed for the first air-cleaning plants using Topsøe’s catalytic converters.

 

1984 - Haldor Topsøe International A/S opened an office in Beijing, China.

 

1999 - Topsøe installs two high-resolution electron microscopes for in-situ studies.

 

2002 - The production of SOFC fuel cells commences in collabration with Risø.

 

2007 - Topsøe Fuel Cell, subsidiary of Topsøe, initates the construction of Denmark’s first fuel cell production plant.

 

2007 - Dr. Haldor Topsøe now holds 100% of the shares.

 

2010 - Haldor Topsøe Trading (Beijing) Co. Ltd was established.

 

 

About Haldor Topsøe

Energy, climate, and nutrition – these issues are at the top of agendas around the world, and Topsøe’s catalysts and technologies play key role in tackling these concerns.

 

Through 70 years’ dedication to heterogeneous catalysis, Topsøe has developed and strengthened its position as a leading market player in catalysts, catalytic reactions and catalytic process technologies worldwide. Today, Topsøe’s technologies and catalysts are widely used in many industries creating a cleaner environment, including fertilizer, chemical and petrochemical, oil refining, power generating and environment protection.

 

Research - technology - catalysts

The synergy between research and development, process design, engineering, catalyst production and sales form the basis of the continuous optimisation of our catalysts and technologies.

 

Advising our clients

The Topsøe business model provides an ideal platform for advising clients and promotes state-of-the-art plants with excellent performance.

 

Working together

Topsøe’s commitment to catalysis has created a strong and multi-facetted business with a product portfolio spanning from catalysts to proprietary equipment, process design, engineering and service.

 

We are known for our commitment to catalysis – a commitment we share with our clients.

 

 

Topsøe in China

Topsøe started its business activities in China in 1970 and now has a wholly foreign owned subsidiary in Beijing, which deals with liaison, technical exchange, consultation and service in the Chinese market.

 

Topsøe's China office has set up broad business relationships with various Chinese clients within the business areas:

• Ammonia
• Automotive
• Air pollution control
• Gasification based technologies
• Hydrogen
• Methanol
• Refining
• Sulphuric acid
• Synthesis gas

 

Topsøe has supplied state-of-the-art catalysts for ammonia, methanol, sulphuric acid and hydrogen plants as well as for refineries, MTG (methanol to gasoline) and SNG industries. Topsøe has also delivered catalysts for engines, now installed on more than 2,000 Beijing buses.

 

 

Values

Founded in 1940 on the brink of the Second World War, Dr. Haldor Topsøe started the company based on a commitment to heterogeneous catalysis.

The company is governed by the notion that only through fundamental science can we continue to offer our clients the best, and the past 70 years offer an on-going tale of improving catalysis.

 

As a world leader in catalysts and catalytic processes, we recognise the importance of addressing global concerns such as climate change, sustainable energy solutions and optimum production methods.