2026 Sponsors

Ballestra, part of NEXTCHEM (MAIRE Group), is a global technology leader with over 60
years of experience in developing, engineering, and supplying advanced process technologies
and industrial plants for the chemicals, detergents, surfactants, and soap. The company
supports clients worldwide across the entire project lifecycle, from design and basic
engineering to procurement, start-up, and technical assistance, delivering efficient,
sustainable, and high-performance solutions tailored to industry needs.

Within its Detergents, Surfactants & Soap (DSS) Business Unit, Ballestra is recognised as a
world leader in detergent and surfactant technologies, offering proprietary processes such as
the patented SULPHONEXT Falling Film Sulphonation and advanced alkoxylation reactors,
alongside soap processing and finishing lines through the historic Mazzoni brand. Its
solutions cover the full value chain, from powder and liquid detergents to anionic, non-ionic,
amphoteric, and cationic surfactants, serving home care, personal care, and industrial
cleaning industries with proven global references.

Ballestra operates through a global network of offices in Europe and India, with R&D hubs in
Italy and Switzerland, providing technical expertise and long-term support. Its integrated
portfolio also includes plants for inorganic acids, fertilizers, fluorine derivatives, and
advanced reactor systems, reinforcing Ballestra’s role as a trusted partner for major
industrial players worldwide

We Apply Science And Creativity For A Better World.

With the beauty of art and the precision of science, we are an international collective of thinkers who partner with customers to bring scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients and solutions for products the world craves.

As a global leader in food, beverage, scent, home and personal care, and health, we do a lot and continually innovate to do it better.

For more than 130 years we’ve been focused on finding the most innovative solutions to help bring “better for you” products to market. While we have grown over the years, we remain agile in our approach and put our customers’ needs at the forefront of our thinking.

We offer end-to-end service that few can deliver on. Our unparalleled product portfolio is the most robust in the industry and we have leadership positions across key taste, texture, scent, nutrition, enzymes, cultures, soy proteins and probiotics categories.

For over 150 years, Milliken has been solving everyday problems with innovative solutions. Our research, design and manufacturing expertise reaches across a breadth of disciplines including specialty chemicals, floor covering, healthcare and performance and protective textiles. An unwavering commitment to ethics guides the company’s work, and for 13 consecutive years, Milliken has been recognized by Ethisphere magazine as one of the world’s most ethical companies. At Milliken, success is achieved when discoveries help create more meaningful connections with the world.

Moeve is a global company comprising over 11,000 employees, committed to sustainable energy, chemistry and mobility, with the ambition to drive energy transition and accelerate decarbonization both within the company and for its customers. After leading the energy sector as Cepsa for more than 90 years, the company launched its new brand, Moeve, in 2024. This new identity reflects the acceleration of its transformation to lead in the production of sustainable energy powered by green molecules, including green hydrogen and second-generation biofuels, as well as sustainable chemical products. It is also developing an extensive network of ultrafast electric chargers in Spain and Portugal to boost sustainable mobility. Through its 2030 Positive Motion strategic plan, Moeve is working to transform mobility and energy to create a better world, ensuring today’s energy supply while focusing on sustainable energy solutions for the future.

Novonesis is the world’s leading biosolutions partner, built on the combined 100+ years of legacy from Novozymes and Chr. Hansen, two Danish pioneers in microbial science, fermentation, and enzyme innovation. In 2024, they joined forces under the name Novonesis, meaning “new beginning,” uniting two companies that helped define what we now call biosolutions.

Grounded in the belief that biology holds the key to unlocking a better tomorrow, Novonesis uses microbes, enzymes, and proteins—the fundamental building blocks of life—to transform how the world produces, consumes, and lives. Biosolutions developed through modern science already support more than 30 industries, helping businesses create innovative products, reduce reliance on fossil resources, cut waste, and save energy and water.

These advancements are present in everyday life: improving the taste and texture of food, enabling detergents to remove stains at lower temperatures, supporting digestion and immunity through probiotics, and even powering vehicles with biofuels. Biosolutions touch billions of lives daily, influencing nearly everything from the food on your table to the fuel in your car.

With more than 11,000 employees, operations in 45+ countries, and over 30 advanced production sites, Novonesis combines reach, innovation, and scale. Its portfolio includes 100,000 documented microbial strains and enzymes, approximately 40 R&D centers, and around 10,000 patents, with about 11% of revenue reinvested in research. Over 80% of its revenue supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals, reflecting a strong commitment to sustainability and biological impact.

Spectra Colors Corp. was founded in 1987 with a simple philosophy and focus on providing genuine respect, reliable service, quality products, and strong technical support. These traditional values haven’t changed and are as important today as they were when the company was founded. A customer is the most important person in our business of supplying dyestuffs to diverse industries of all sizes.

Spectra Colors Corp. has grown from a regional American company to a recognized and respected global supplier with loyal customers, high quality dyes and an extensive list of products and services.

We are a “FULL SERVICE” Specialty Dye / Colorant supplier. We offer lines and ranges of Specialty Dyes and Colorants. In addition, we offer:

• Custom shade matching
• Application and Dye Selection Assistance
• Bi-Lingual Technical and Customer Service Representatives
• Reasonably Priced Small Packaging