BALLESTRA S.P.A.
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Ballestra is a global technology leader with over 60 years of experience in developing, engineering, and supplying advanced process technologies and industrial plants for the chemicals, detergents, surfactants, and soap. The company supports clients worldwide across the entire project lifecycle, from design and basic engineering to procurement, start-up, and technical assistance, delivering efficient, sustainable, and high-performance solutions tailored to industry needs.
Within its Detergents, Surfactants & Soap (DSS) Business Unit, Ballestra is recognised as a world leader in detergent and surfactant technologies, offering proprietary processes such as the patented SULPHONEXT Falling Film Sulphonation and advanced alkoxylation reactors, alongside soap processing and finishing lines through the historic Mazzoni brand. Its solutions cover the full value chain, from powder and liquid detergents to anionic, non-ionic, amphoteric, and cationic surfactants, serving home care, personal care, and industrial cleaning industries with proven global references.
Ballestra operates through a global network of offices in Europe and India, with R&D hubs in Italy and Switzerland, providing technical expertise and long-term support. Its integrated portfolio also includes plants for inorganic acids, fertilizers, fluorine derivatives, and advanced reactor systems, reinforcing Ballestra’s role as a trusted partner for major industrial players worldwide