At Hallstar, our company vision describes who and what we are: a company that uses technical expertise and knowledge to improve our customers’ products and profitability. We are results-driven and passionate about our customers and our people, ethical in our business practices and experts in our markets.

These values have been key to our decades of success in helping beauty and personal care and industrial companies solve complex problems and offer breakthrough products. Ester chemistry is indispensable to these markets, and we’re proud of our expertise and creativity in this area. Our more than 100 patents attest to our innovative culture. Our loyal customers which include some of the biggest companies and brands in the world value our collaborative work style, unparalleled technical support, quality and speed of development and delivery.

Based in Chicago, Illinois, we are growing globally while retaining the agility, responsiveness and personal touch usually associated with smaller firms. We really get to know our customers and work closely with them. It’s a “chemistry” that we cultivate within our company and in collaboration with our customers.

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John Paro

Mary Kons

Carmen B Masciantonio

Ashley Gertz

Allan Koch

The Research and Development team at Hallstar is dedicated to innovating and enhancing ester chemistry solutions that meet the complex needs of our beauty, personal care, and industrial clients. They conduct cutting-edge research, develop new formulations, and optimize existing products, ensuring that Hallstar remains at the forefront of the market. Through collaborative efforts and expert technical support, this team drives the creation of breakthrough products, consistently aligning with customer goals to enhance product performance and profitability.

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