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Soap Technologies

Innovation Rooted in Heritage

 Soap Technologies

Since its founding in 1946, Mazzoni has been the world leader in the design and supply of soap manufacturing plants, glycerin production plants, and machinery for soap and detergent production. With over 6,000 installations in more than 130 countries and a global market share exceeding 60%, Mazzoni has become synonymous with excellence and reliability.

In 2017, Mazzoni joined the Ballestra Group, bringing with it a legacy of innovation and expertise that now forms the cornerstone of Ballestra’s Detergents, Surfactants, and Soap (DSS) business unit. The integration of Mazzoni into Ballestra has strengthened our ability to deliver cutting-edge technologies, combining heritage with Ballestra's commitment to global leadership and innovation.
Our technologies span the full spectrum of soap production, from fats and oils pre-treatment to the most advanced soap finishing lines, ensuring quality, sustainability, and efficiency for our clients.

Why Choose Ballestra for Soap Production?

  • Global Expertise: A combination of Mazzoni’s heritage and Ballestra’s innovation.
  • Tailored Solutions: Technologies for every stage of the soap production process.

  • Sustainability: Energy-efficient and environmentally friendly systems.
  • Unmatched Support: Dedicated teams for R&D, after-sales, and remote troubleshooting.

A Legacy of Innovation

Mazzoni's legacy is built on continuous investment in R&D, with a team of highly skilled engineers and chemists driving technological advancements. A newly established laboratory and pilot plant enable us to collaborate with customers on joint projects, testing new formulations such as syndet/combo soaps and solid shampoo bars, while responding to market demands for sustainability and cost efficiency.

A Legacy of Innovation

Our dedicated 4.0 team ensures seamless remote troubleshooting and commissioning activities, while a robust after-sales service guarantees support worldwide. With an extensive spare parts department, we continue to serve customers with replacement parts for machines supplied since 1946.

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Explore Our Soap Technologies

We provide end-to-end solutions tailored to the needs of soap and detergent manufacturers worldwide. 

Fats and Oils Pre-Treatment

Advanced systems for preparing raw materials to ensure optimal quality in the soap production process.

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SCTU-C Integrated Continuous Saponification and Vacuum Drying

A highly efficient and compact solution that combines saponification and vacuum drying for seamless operations.

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Continuous Saponification with Glycerine Recovery

A sustainable process that recovers and purifies glycerine while maintaining high production efficiency.

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Glycerine Purification, Concentration, and Refining

State-of-the-art plants for producing high-purity glycerine, essential for various industrial applications.

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Eco-Dryers

Energy-efficient drying technologies that reduce environmental impact while maintaining product quality.

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Soap Finishing Lines

Complete solutions for stamping, cutting, and packaging toilet and laundry soaps.

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Flowpack

Innovative packaging systems for wrapping soaps with precision and efficiency.

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New Challenges for Soap Production

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Rim Block Lines

Specialized technologies to produce rim blocks and other related products.

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