Thermos travel mug

Thermos is a globally recognized brand that pioneered vacuum insulation technology. Originally founded in Germany in 1904, the brand name has become synonymous with insulated containers. The invention of the vacuum flask by Sir James Dewar eventually led to the commercialization of the product under the Thermos name by various entities across Germany, the UK, and the USA.

In modern times, the brand is owned by the Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation, a major industrial gas company headquartered in Japan. While the brand has historical roots in Europe and North America, much of its current manufacturing is concentrated in China to supply global markets. The brand continues to be a leader in portable food and beverage containers, focusing on temperature retention and durable kitchenware solutions.