Exhibiting at Seafood Expo North America 2025

Prayon is a global leader in phosphate and fluorine chemistry, headquartered in Engis, Belgium. With more than 140 years of industrial expertise, the company operates across multiple sectors including food, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and industrial manufacturing. Through sustainable innovation and vertical integration, Prayon offers a comprehensive portfolio of chemical solutions that are essential to everyday life and critical global industries.

Core Business and Product Portfolio

Prayon specializes in the production, transformation, and marketing of phosphate and fluorine-based products. The company operates a fully integrated supply chain that includes raw material extraction, chemical transformation, and specialized formulation.

Key product categories include:

• Food-grade Phosphates:

  • Used in bakery, dairy, meat processing, seafood preservation, and beverages
  • Provide essential functionalities such as moisture retention, pH control, emulsification, and preservation

• Pharmaceutical-Grade Phosphates:

  • High-purity solutions for use in drug formulation, dialysis solutions, and medical diagnostics
  • Fully compliant with pharmacopeia standards (USP, EP, JP)

• Industrial and Technical Applications:

  • Fluorine derivatives, metal treatment solutions, ceramics, and fire retardants
  • Specialty phosphate salts used in detergents, flame retardants, and ceramic glazes

• Fertilizers and Agrochemicals:

  • Water-soluble phosphate-based fertilizers (MAP, DAP, MKP) for specialty crops and fertigation
  • Fully soluble, low heavy metal fertilizers for sustainable agriculture

Prayon also licenses proprietary technologies for phosphate production and offers customized R&D and formulation services.

Specialization and Unique Value Proposition

Prayon stands out through:

• Vertical Integration: Owns phosphate mines and converts raw materials into high-value specialty chemicals
• Global R&D Expertise: Operates two research centers focused on innovation in chemical transformation and sustainable solutions
• Sustainability Focus: Recovers phosphorus from waste streams, integrates circular economy models, and invests in energy efficiency
• Technology Licensing: Offers patented processes and engineering support for phosphoric acid and derivative production

Their technology is used in over 130 phosphoric acid plants worldwide, attesting to their global influence in the phosphate sector.

Financials and Global Reach

Prayon is jointly owned by ORELIS (OMC – a subsidiary of the Belgian holding group Société Régionale d’Investissement de Wallonie) and the French chemical group Roullier, ensuring strong financial backing.

• Annual Revenue: Estimated at over €600 million
• Employees: Over 1,400 staff globally
• Production Sites: Belgium (Engis, Puurs), France, Switzerland, and the U.S.
• Export Markets: Products sold in over 100 countries across Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia, and Africa

The company maintains long-term supply partnerships with multinational food companies, pharmaceutical brands, and agrochemical manufacturers.

Target Market

Prayon serves a broad base of industrial sectors, including:

• Food and Beverage Manufacturers
• Pharmaceutical Companies and Laboratories
• Agricultural Input Distributors and Growers
• Detergent and Cleaning Product Producers
• Technical Ceramics and Specialty Coatings
• Battery Material Producers (as phosphate-based materials gain ground in LFP batteries)

Their clients seek high-purity, consistent, and application-specific phosphate compounds aligned with international standards.

Capabilities

• In-house Mining and Purification: Secure control of phosphate raw material quality
• Custom Formulation Services: Tailored phosphate solutions to meet client specifications
• Technology Development & Licensing: Phosphoric acid purification, granulation, and downstream conversion technologies
• Regulatory Support: Expertise in REACH, food safety regulations, pharmacopeia compliance

Prayon’s laboratories provide comprehensive support for formulation optimization, application testing, and regulatory documentation.

Certifications and Compliance

Prayon adheres to international quality and environmental standards including:

• ISO 9001: Quality Management
• ISO 14001: Environmental Management
• FSSC 22000: Food Safety Certification Scheme
• GMP Certification: For pharmaceutical-grade production
• REACH and CLP Compliance: EU chemical regulations
• Kosher and Halal Certifications: For food-grade phosphates

Their facilities are regularly audited by global clients and regulatory bodies, ensuring reliability and transparency.

Customer Testimonials

"Prayon’s expertise in phosphate chemistry has been crucial to our innovation in food preservation and clean-label solutions."
— R&D Director, Global Food Manufacturer

"We value Prayon’s consistent quality, regulatory compliance, and their collaborative R&D approach. A strategic partner for our growth in the pharma sector."
— Director of Procurement, Pharmaceutical Multinational

Major Achievements

• Developed and licensed over 130 phosphoric acid plants globally
• Key contributor to EU phosphorus recovery and recycling initiatives
• Part of strategic battery material development programs for LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) battery chemistries
• Long-term supplier to leading brands in Nestlé, Unilever, Bayer, and Pfizer’s supply chains
• Recognized as a Top Innovator in Sustainable Chemistry by European chemical industry bodies

Prayon continues to lead in phosphate and fluorine chemistry through sustainable practices, innovation-driven solutions, and a strong global network, delivering performance and purity to clients in food, health, and industry.