About us
Since 1960, Ballestra has been a global benchmark for innovation and reliability in the design and supply of plants for detergents, surfactants, and soap. Over the years, the company has expanded its expertise to include industrial plants for chemicals such as sulphuric acid, phosphoric acid, and fertilizers.
Our affiliate
Ballestra Group integrates the expertise of highly specialized companies to offer comprehensive, high-performance solutions across the chemical industry. Each affiliate brings unique strengths and technologies, working in synergy to ensure global coverage, process excellence, and local support.
BUSS ChemTech
Leading technology for gas-liquid reactions and fluorine chemistry. Proven expertise and Swiss precision, now part of the Ballestra Group.
BUSS ChemTech
Ballestra India
Engineering, procurement and execution hub for Asia and beyond. Local presence, global standards - fully integrated within the Ballestra Group.
Ballestra India
Innovation in every process,
quality in every product
Powder detergents
Are designed to deliver high-quality synthetic powders, with over 550 installations worldwide supporting diverse formulations and optimized operations.
Liquid detergents
Liquid detergent plants designed for high performance, product stability and compact layouts. Batch and continuous technologies for household, personal care and industrial applications.
Sulphonation & Sulphation
Proprietary technologies for the production of anionic, non-ionic, amphoteric and cationic surfactants. High-efficiency modular plants serving a wide range of industrial and consumer applications.
Surfactant Specialties
Discover Ballestra’s advanced multipurpose plants for cationic, amphoteric and specialty surfactants. Versatile, efficient and fully controlled systems tailored for high-performance formulations.
Ethoxylation/Alkoxylation
Ballestra offers advanced alkoxylation technologies for the production of non-ionic surfactants, polyalkylene glycols, and polyether polyols. Discover our high-efficiency reactors designed for safe, flexible, and scalable performance.
Prilling technologies
Advanced prilling towers and plants designed to transform molten materials into uniform, free-flowing granules for easier handling and storage.
Soap
Complete technologies for soap production and finishing, from oil treatment to packaging. The excellence of Mazzoni, now fully integrated into the Ballestra Group.
Esters and oleochemical specialties
Tailored technologies for the sustainable production of esters used in lubricants, emulsifiers, and eco-friendly applications.
Sulfur
Advanced technologies for sulfuric acid, oleum, and SO₃ production and recovery, with both large-scale and compact plant solutions. Reliability, sustainability, and energy efficiency are at the core of every system.
Phosphorous
Advanced plants for phosphoric acid production, based on Prayon technology and fully integrated within fertilizer complexes. Efficiency, sustainability, and customization for industrial-scale applications.
Fluorine
Advanced technologies for producing hydrogen fluoride and fluorine derivatives from fluorspar or FSA, enabling sustainable solutions for aluminium, battery, and chemical industries.
Potassium
Ballestra provides advanced K₂SO₄ production plants based on both the Mannheim and patented wet processes. Our solutions ensure energy efficiency, product quality, and reduced environmental impact—ideal for modern fertilizer applications.
Fertilizers
Ballestra provides advanced, sustainable solutions for fertilizer production—ranging from NPK to potassium-based and specialty formulations—designed to boost agricultural productivity while minimizing environmental impact.
Unit operations
Ballestra offers a full range of advanced unit operations designed to optimize the production of fertilizers and inorganic chemicals. From granulation to gas treatment, our technologies deliver high efficiency, product quality, and environmental compliance across diverse applications.
Nitrogen and Others
Ballestra provides advanced solutions for small-scale ammonia and urea plants, as well as access to nitric acid technologies. These processes are essential for modern fertilizer production and aligned with emerging trends in sustainability and plant efficiency.
Our Mission
Ballestra empowers industries with sustainable, highperformance technologies, offering innovative solutions that enhance product quality, optimize processes, and promote a cleaner, more sustainable future.
Empowering global industries with innovative process technologies
Ballestra provides advanced technology solutions for industrial process plants, supporting clients worldwide with comprehensive services from design to technical assistance.
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