Ballestra’s head office for the Detergents, Surfactants and Chemicals activities is in Milan. Ballestra S.p.A. – Italy (DBI) has proprietary technologies in many areas of the organic and inorganic chemical industry. Its unique skills and experience in the design and supply of plants cover a wide range of requirements, such as:
- Production of formulated detergents, surfactants (Anionic, Non-ionic, Cationic and Amphoteric), auxiliaries, raw materials for the Detergent Industry (silicates, zeolites, LAB etc.), and several other specialty sulphonates (heavy alkylates, additives for lubricant oils, concrete plasticizers, etc.) and alkoxylates (Polyethers, polyols, PEGs, etc.).
- Production of Sulphuric acid (and products related to such technologies such as liquid SO2), Phosphoric acid (both Merchant Grade and Purified), N-P-K granulated compounds, SSP, TSP, Potassium Sulphate and other phosphate-based fertilizers and chemical components.
Since the beginning of its operation in 1960 under the name of Ballestra, Ballestra has focused on the design and supply of modern, efficient and easy-to-operate production plants for sulphonation and detergents production. Alkoxylation technology based on Enhanced Loop Reactor is the most recent addition to Ballestra innovation in the surfactants field.
Through continuous technological development, supported by a dedicated R&D Team, Ballestra has built up and consolidated its leading position in the surfactants and detergents sector with 1,500 plants spread over 120 countries.
Additionally, since the 90’s initially through leverage on its process technology know-how and permanent licensing agreement for world-class technologies, Ballestra has also become a key player in the field of Inorganic Chemicals and Fertilizers industry for the design and supply of specific industrial units: sulphuric acid production plants (DuPont MECS technology), phosphoric acid production plants (Prayon technology), sulphur and potassium based fertilizers (SOP) and other phosphoric based fertilizers (SSP, TSP, NPK fertilizers) production plants.
Ballestra has a dedicated After Sales Team to support Detergents, Surfactants & Chemicals customers operation worldwide. After Sales Services include supply of spare parts, technical assistance during planned maintenance, operators training, remote software support, diagnostics and troubleshooting.