For Immediate release on September 4, 2026
TOR MINERALS INTERNATIONAL APPOINTS MICHAEL DALTON AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, September 4, 2026 – TOR Minerals International, Inc. (OTC-Pink:TORM), a leading global provider of high-performance specialty mineral products, announces the appointment of Michael Dalton as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, 2026.
Dalton brings more than 25 years of international experience in the energy and utilities sector, together with extensive technical, commercial and project management experience. He is a Chartered Engineer and holds an engineering degree from University College Dublin. He joined TOR Minerals as Chief Operating Officer in 2024 and has played a key role in the Company’s operational and commercial development.
During his tenure, Dalton has helped strengthen TOR Minerals’ international operations and expanded the Company’s boehmite business for catalyst and lithium-ion battery applications, while supporting growth across its specialty minerals portfolio.
“I am honored to lead TOR Minerals at an exciting stage in the Company’s development,” said Michael Dalton. “We have a strong foundation, talented people and significant opportunities to grow our business. Our focus will remain on operational excellence, customer relationships and developing innovative products for attractive, higher-value markets.”
Douglas Hartman, Chairman of the Board of Directors said: “Michael has demonstrated exceptional operational and commercial leadership during his tenure at TOR Minerals. His deep knowledge of our operations, markets, and global customer base makes him uniquely qualified to lead TOR Minerals into its next growth phase as Chief Executive Officer.”
About TOR Minerals International, Inc.
TOR Minerals International, Inc. founded in 1974, is a global manufacturer of specialty minerals operating manufacturing facilities in the Netherlands and Malaysia. The Company’s products include boehmite, titanium dioxide, ATH and other specialty mineral products used in catalyst, lithium-ion battery, coatings and solid surface applications.