Ambrogio Pagani

What Ambrogio Pagani does

Ambrogio Pagani S.p.A. is a privately-held Italian oleochemical manufacturer founded in 1948 and headquartered at Str. Cascinello 9, 24126 Bergamo, Italy. The company produces hydrogenated, unsaturated, and poly-unsaturated fatty acids (C16-C18), hydrogenated triglycerides (C14-C20), high-purity glycerine (99.5%, European Pharmacopeia compliant), and FAMI-QS-certified specialty feed additives from both animal fats (rendered slaughterhouse by-products) and vegetable oils (soybean, sunflower, palm). It sells B2B to industrial customers across plastics, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, lubricants, paper, paints, detergents, and animal feed, with international reach via an exclusive German sales agency (RED PONDS GmbH).

The production architecture is defined by fully separated vegetable and animal lines, achieved through a computer-aided lipolysis plant installed in 2001, supported by hydrogenation and fatty acid distillation assets first added in the 1980s, a dedicated glycerine distillation plant from 1993, and a new fatty acids distillation plant commissioned in 2017. Notable product and compliance assets include RSPO Mass Balance certified sustainable palm oil options, EDQM Certificates of Suitability for TSE risk reduction on stearic acid and glycerol, REACH exemption, Regulation 1069/2009 Category 3 oleochemical plant approval (ABP460OLCP3), and Regulation 183/2005 registration as a feed raw materials producer. Approximately 90% of production waste is sent for recovery and the company operates an installed photovoltaic system for renewable electricity.

Revenue is generated through direct B2B enterprise sales of oleochemical products and specialty feed ingredients, with pricing handled through confidential volume- and specification-based quotations; no public pricing or revenue disclosure exists. The company employs 51-100 staff, maintains a corporate website (Italian and English), and operates a long-standing 1990 joint venture with FACI S.p.A. (Genova) and Reagens S.p.A. (Bologna) for cooperation in the oleochemicals sector. The ownership structure is undisclosed and the company is not backed by venture capital or private equity based on available information.

Name

Ambrogio Pagani

Legal name

Ambrogio Pagani S.p.A.

Website

https://ambrogio-pagani.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ambrogio Pagani S.p.A. is a Bergamo-based Italian oleochemical manufacturer founded in 1948 producing fatty acids, hydrogenated triglycerides, 99.5% glycerine, and FAMI-QS feed additives from animal and vegetable sources for B2B industrial customers in pharmaceuticals, plastics, cosmetics, and animal feed.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Oleochemical Manufacturing

NAICS

Fats and Oils Refining and Blending (311225), Rendering and Meat Byproduct Processing (311613), Other Animal Food Manufacturing (311119)

SIC

Fats & Oils (2070)

akta.pro primary industry

Food & Feed Additives (Specialty Ingredients) (IMAEABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Animal-Derived Edible Fats (Tallow, Lard, Butterfat/Ghee) (AFAJALAE), Specialty & Tropical Oils Processing (Avocado, Sesame, Peanut, Rice Bran, Grapeseed) (AFAKAEAE), Nutraceuticals & Functional Ingredients for Animal Diets (Probiotics, Omega-3, Joint, GI) (HLAMAHAH), Fats, Oils & Lipid Ingredients (Specialty Oils, MCTs, Structured Lipids) (CRADAOAL)

Keywords

• Oleochemical manufacturing
• Fatty acid production
• Glycerine refining
• Hydrogenated triglycerides
• Animal feed additives

Headquarters

HQ city

Bergamo

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Fatty acids sales: Manufacturing and sale of hydrogenated, unsaturated, and poly-unsaturated fatty acids (C16-C18) to industrial customers in plastics, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, surfactants, textile auxiliaries, and metal working industries.
2. Glycerine sales: Production and sale of high-purity glycerine (99.5%) compliant with European Pharmacopeia, suitable for pharmaceutical, cosmetics, animal feed, food contact, and technical applications.
3. Hydrogenated triglycerides sales: Sale of hydrogenated triglycerides (C14-C20) in both animal (hydrogenated tallow) and vegetable (hydrogenated palm oil) forms.
4. Feed additives sales: Specialty feed ingredients including stearic acid V-40, HPO-fully hydrogenated, and glycerine for animal nutrition, certified FAMI-QS.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Ambrogio Pagani S.p.A. manufactures fatty acids (hydrogenated C16-C18 stearic acid, unsaturated and poly-unsaturated acids), hydrogenated triglycerides (C14-C20), and high-purity glycerine (99.5%) from both animal-origin fats and vegetable-origin oils. The portfolio also includes FAMI-QS certified specialty feed additives for the animal nutrition sector, supplied as bulk oleochemicals to industrial manufacturers in plastics, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, lubricants, paper, paints, detergents, and animal feed.

Product overview

Ambrogio Pagani S.p.A. is an oleochemical company producing fatty acids and glycerine from both animal fats and vegetable oils since 1948. The product portfolio consists of five main product lines: Hydrogenated Fatty Acids (stearic acid, C16-C18) for industrial applications; Unsaturated and Poly-unsaturated Fatty Acids for various sectors; Hydrogenated Triglycerides (C14-C20) for multiple applications; Glycerine (99.5% purity) for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food applications; and Feed Additives (Stearic Acid V-40, HPO-Fully Hydrogenated, Glycerine) for animal nutrition. The company offers both animal-derived and vegetable-derived variants of most products, with RSPO Mass Balance certified options for palm oil derivatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hydrogenated Fatty Acids C16-C18 hydrogenated fatty acids (stearic acid) produced from renewable sources of both animal and vegetable origin, with RSPO Mass Balance certified options available. Sold to industrial manufacturers for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, surfactants, textile auxiliaries, plastic additives, and metal working applications.
• Unsaturated and Poly-unsaturated Fatty Acids Non-hydrogenated unsaturated and poly-unsaturated fatty acids obtained from soy oil, sunflower oil, and tallow, produced since 2010 and valued for high quality and purity across multiple industrial application fields.
• Hydrogenated Triglycerides Long-chain saturated fatty acid esters (C14-C20) with glycerol, supplied as white, waxy, water-insoluble solids. Available in animal-origin (Hydrogenated Tallow) and vegetable-origin (HPO - Hydrogenated Palm Oil) grades, including RSPO Mass Balance certified options.
• Glycerine 99.5% purity glycerine compliant with European Pharmacopeia requirements, holding a TSE Certificate of Suitability from EDQM. Suitable for technical sectors, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, animal feeding, and food contact applications.
• Feed Additives FAMI-QS certified feed additives for animal nutrition including Stearic Acid V-40 (binder), HPO-Fully Hydrogenated (coating and binding agent), and Glycerine (nutritional ingredient), produced from vegetable raw materials and certified free from dioxins, pesticides, and heavy metals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of production waste sent for recovery
• +3 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FACI S.p.A.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1990Joint venture established in 1990 between Ambrogio Pagani, FACI S.p.A. (Carasco, Genova), and Reagens S.p.A. (Bologna). FACI S.p.A. has over 50 years of experience in the chemical field, developing from hydrogenated stearic acid production (1949) to non-toxic metallic stearates. Located at Via Privata Devoto, 36, 16042 Carasco, Genova, Italy.
• Reagens S.p.A.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1990Joint venture established in 1990. Reagens S.p.A. was founded in the early 1950s and is internationally recognized for the production of stabilisers for PVC and other thermoplastics. Located at via Codronchi 4, S. Giorgio di Piano (BO), Italy.
• RED PONDS GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive sales agent for Ambrogio Pagani in Germany. Provides local sales representation and customer support for German market. Contact: www.redponds.de

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• KLK Oleo: Malaysian oleochemicals subsidiary of Kuala Lumpur Kepong, producing fatty acids, glycerine, fatty alcohols, and esters from palm oil. Directly comparable as an oleochemical manufacturer serving global industrial markets with similar product portfolio.
• Stepan Company: US-based specialty and intermediate chemicals manufacturer producing fatty acids, surfactants, and specialty products for personal care, pharmaceutical, and industrial markets. Compares as a direct competitor in fatty acid derivatives and glycerine with overlapping customer segments.
• Oleon NV: Belgian oleochemicals company producing fatty acids, glycerine, and specialty esters from vegetable oils. Direct peer with similar European base, comparable product range, and focus on renewable feedstocks for industrial applications.
• Emery Oleochemicals: Specialty oleochemicals manufacturer producing fatty acids, glycerine, and triglycerides from natural feedstocks for industrial applications. Directly comparable as a focused oleochemicals player with similar end-market mix in plastics, lubricants, and personal care.
• Peter Cremer GmbH: German-based specialty chemicals and oleochemicals company producing fatty acids, glycerine, and derivatives. Direct peer with similar scale and European manufacturing base, serving comparable industrial end-markets.
• IOI Oleochemical: One of the world's largest oleochemicals producers based in Malaysia, manufacturing fatty acids, glycerine, and specialty esters from palm oil. Compares as a direct peer in fatty acid distillation and glycerine production, though at significantly larger scale with palm-based feedstock focus.

Broad incumbents

• Evonik Industries: German specialty chemicals company with significant oleochemicals business producing fatty acids, glycerine, and derivatives for personal care, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications. Compares as a broad incumbent in specialty chemicals with overlapping end-markets.
• Croda International: Global specialty chemicals leader with significant oleochemicals and fatty acid derivatives business serving pharmaceutical, personal care, and industrial markets. Compares as a much larger incumbent with overlapping product categories (stearic acid, glycerine) though operating across a far broader portfolio.
• BASF: Global chemical industry leader with extensive oleochemicals and fatty acid derivatives portfolio including products for personal care, pharmaceuticals, and industrial markets. Compares as a broad incumbent with overlapping capabilities but vastly larger scale and broader portfolio.

Others

• FACI S.p.A. Italian specialty chemicals manufacturer of metallic stearates, with whom Ambrogio Pagani has maintained a strategic joint venture since 1990. Compares as an ecosystem partner (JV counterparty) rather than competitor, with adjacent but non-overlapping product lines (stearic acid upstream, metallic stearates downstream).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

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