Thermal Grizzly was founded in 2013 in Hamburg, Germany by Wolf Eike Salow, a computer scientist with the goal of improving heat transfer between electronic components and cooling systems. The company focused on addressing one of the biggest limitations in computer cooling: the thermal interface between a processor and its heatsink. [1]

In 2015, Thermal Grizzly launched its first line of thermal pastes after partnering with renowned overclocker and hardware engineer Roman “der8auer” Hartung. Hartung played a significant role in product development and testing, helping the company gain credibility within the enthusiast overclocking community. [1]

As demand increased, Thermal Grizzly expanded beyond thermal compounds into:

• CPU delidding tools

• Contact frames

• Water-cooling hardware

• Thermal pads

• Thermal putties

• Performance accessories

• Power monitoring devices

In 2020, the founders reorganized the business into Thermal Grizzly Holding GmbH. The company’s headquarters moved to Berlin in 2021, and in 2023 production was relocated to a larger 2,800 m² facility in Hohen Neuendorf, Brandenburg, while logistics operations continued from Lippstadt. [1]

Thermal Grizzly’s core philosophy is centered on:

• Maximum thermal performance

• German engineering

• In-house research and development

• Precision manufacturing

• Products designed specifically for enthusiasts and professionals

Rather than competing primarily on price, the company positions itself as a premium brand focused on achieving the highest possible cooling efficiency. [1]

Thermal Pastes

Thermal Grizzly is internationally recognized for its premium thermal compounds.

Popular products include:

• Kryonaut

• Kryonaut Extreme

• Hydronaut

• Aeronaut

• Duronaut

These compounds are designed for various applications ranging from everyday PC use to extreme overclocking with liquid nitrogen.

Liquid Metal

Thermal Grizzly is one of the industry’s leading manufacturers of liquid metal thermal interface materials.

Its flagship products include:

• Conductonaut

• Conductonaut Extreme

Liquid metal offers significantly higher thermal conductivity than conventional thermal paste but requires careful application because it is electrically conductive and incompatible with aluminum.

Thermal Pads

The company also manufactures:

• Minus Pad series

• High-performance silicone thermal pads

• Graphene-based solutions

• Phase-change thermal materials

These are commonly used for:

• VRAM

• SSDs

• VRMs

• Power electronics

• Laptops

• Graphics cards

Phase-Change Materials

Thermal Grizzly has expanded into modern phase-change interface materials, which soften during operation to improve contact between components while avoiding many of the drawbacks of traditional thermal paste. These materials target high-performance CPUs and GPUs. [1]

CPU Delidding Tools

The company has become famous for developing precision tools for CPU enthusiasts.

Examples include:

• Delid-Die-Mate series

• Intel and AMD delidding tools

• Direct-die mounting systems

• Contact frames

These products help enthusiasts reduce CPU temperatures by replacing the stock thermal interface beneath a processor’s integrated heat spreader.

Contact Frames

Thermal Grizzly manufactures CPU contact frames for modern Intel and AMD processors.

Benefits include:

• Improved CPU mounting pressure

• Reduced processor bending

• Better cooler contact

• Lower operating temperatures

These products have become particularly popular with Intel LGA1700 and newer platforms.

Water Cooling

The company has expanded into custom water-cooling hardware including:

• CPU water blocks

• GPU water blocks

• Reservoirs

• Tubing

• Fittings

• Cooling accessories

Recent product lines are marketed under the DeltaMate branding. [1]

Power Monitoring

Thermal Grizzly also develops electronic monitoring tools for PC enthusiasts.

These include hardware that monitors GPU power connectors and electrical conditions to help detect abnormal power delivery and improve system safety. [2]

Thermal Grizzly emphasizes domestic production in Germany.

Its operations include:

• CNC machining

• Chemical manufacturing

• Thermal paste production

• Liquid metal production

• Product assembly

• Quality control

• Materials testing

• Research laboratories

The company performs much of its product development and manufacturing in-house. [1]

Research is a significant aspect of Thermal Grizzly’s business.

The company invests in:

• Material science

• Thermal conductivity testing

• Surface analysis

• Microscopy

• Chemical analysis

• Custom cooling technologies

Its industrial division also develops thermal solutions for sectors beyond consumer PCs, including industrial electronics and embedded systems. [2]

Thermal Grizzly has built a strong reputation among:

• PC enthusiasts

• Competitive overclockers

• Hardware reviewers

• System integrators

• Water-cooling enthusiasts

The brand is frequently recommended for applications where cooling performance is prioritized over cost, and its products are regularly featured in PC hardware reviews and benchmarking. [1]

Some of Thermal Grizzly’s best-known products include:

• Kryonaut

• Kryonaut Extreme

• Conductonaut

• Conductonaut Extreme

• Hydronaut

• Aeronaut

• Duronaut

• Minus Pad series

• PhaseSheet

• Delid-Die-Mate

• CPU Contact Frames

• DeltaMate water-cooling products

• WireView and related power-monitoring devices [1]

Thermal Grizzly maintains a strong presence within the PC hardware community through:

• Collaboration with overclockers

• Product demonstrations at Computex

• Technical blogs

• Hardware testing

• Educational videos

• Community engagement

Its association with Roman “der8auer” Hartung has been a defining part of the brand’s identity since its early years. [1]

The company operates Thermal Grizzly Industrial GmbH, which provides thermal engineering services and customized cooling solutions for commercial and industrial applications. This division offers engineering support, material testing, prototyping, and manufacturing for clients requiring specialized thermal management. [2]

Since its founding in 2013, Thermal Grizzly has evolved from a specialist thermal paste manufacturer into a broader thermal engineering company. While its roots remain in the enthusiast PC market, it has expanded into professional cooling hardware, industrial thermal solutions, and advanced engineering services, maintaining a reputation for high-performance products and close ties to the overclocking community. [1]

1. Thermal Grizzly Online Shop: About us

2. About us – Thermal Grizzly Industrial