Ballestra is the world leader in developing, engineering, and supplying technologies, processing plants, and proprietary equipment and machinery for the following business areas:
•	Powder and Liquid Detergents
•	Surfactants
•	Toilet and laundry soap, syndet tablets, rim-blocks, and solid shampoo
•	Specialty Esters
•	Chemical plants: sulphuric acid, phosphoric acid, fertilizers
The group today includes the following brands:
•	Ballestra, the world leader in process plants for detergents and surfactants since its establishment in 1960. Driven by continuous innovation, today Ballestra offers state-of-the-art solutions for anionic surfactants production, thanks to the patented SULPHONEXT Falling Film Sulphonation, and the Enhanced Loop Reactor for Alkoxylation, an evolution of Pressindustria technology acquired in 2010. Since the ’90s has also become a reputable and well-known player within the inorganic chemicals, including sulphuric acid and phosphoric acid production plants and fertilizers industry.
•	Mazzoni, the world leader in soap & glycerine processing plants and soap finishing lines, with more than 2.500 units installed all over the world. Mazzoni was founded in 1947 and merged into Ballestra in 2017.
Moreover, Ballestra wholly owns the following companies:
•	Buss Chemtech AG, based in Pratteln, Switzerland, is a world leader in the supply of technologies and process plants for gas-liquid reactions using the patented BUSS LOOP® reactor. Buss is a reputable supplier of technologies and plants for the fluorine industry and phosgene production and usage. Buss Chemtech AG joined the Ballestra group in 2021
•	Ballestra Engineering and Projects Limited (BEPL), based in Bangalore, India, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ballestra, supports the group activities regarding detail engineering, procurement, and site technical assistance worldwide. The company, established in 2022, also supports sales and marketing activities in the Indian subcontinent.


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Ballestra's headquarters in Milano, Italy

Tim Kemper

Fabrizio Angelini

Omar Bedani

Sanjeev Karhallikar

Ciro Comini

The Engineering Team at Ballestra is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge technologies, processing plants, and proprietary machinery across various sectors, including powder and liquid detergents, surfactants, soap and shampoo products, specialty esters, and chemical plants such as sulphuric and phosphoric acid production facilities. This multidisciplinary team ensures the seamless integration of mechanical, electrical, and automation systems from initial project proposals through to detailed engineering, procurement, and the startup and commissioning of the plants, guaranteeing optimal performance and innovative solutions that uphold Ballestra's position as an industry leader.

Engineering Team

The Engineering and Project Management team at Ballestra is responsible for overseeing the design, development, and implementation of advanced technology and processing plants across various divisions, including detergents, surfactants, and chemical plants. They manage detailed engineering tasks, procurement, and site technical assistance, ensuring efficient and high-quality project execution. The team also supports sales and marketing activities, particularly in the Indian subcontinent, while continuously driving innovation and maintaining Ballestra's leadership in the industry.

Engineering and Project Management

The Specialists and Analysts team at Ballestra is instrumental in ensuring efficient operations and strategic decisions across various functions. The Accountant Specialist manages financial records and compliance, while the Warehouse & Logistic Specialist optimizes inventory and distribution processes. The Export Credit Trade Finance Specialist oversees international trade finance and risk management. The Specialista IT maintains the integrity and performance of IT infrastructures, and the BI & CRM Analyst leverages data analytics to enhance customer relationship management and business intelligence efforts.

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