Exhibiting at VIV Asia 2025

Sepiolsa, based in Alovera, Spain, is a global leader in the extraction, processing, and commercialization of specialty clays, particularly sepiolite and bentonite. With over 30 years of experience and a presence in more than 80 countries, Sepiolsa is a key player in the industrial minerals sector, offering a diverse portfolio of clay-based solutions for a wide range of industries including agriculture, petrochemicals, animal feed, environmental management, and consumer products.

Core Business and Product Offerings

Sepiolsa’s business is centered around the mining and refinement of natural clays into value-added functional materials. The company’s major product categories include:

• Rheological and Functional Additives:

  • Sepiolite for thickening and suspension in paints, coatings, drilling muds, and sealants
  • Bentonite for foundry, construction, and paper applications

• Bleaching Earths:

  • Activated clays used in edible oil purification and biodiesel filtration

• Animal Feed Additives:

  • Mycotoxin binders and anti-caking agents for livestock health and feed efficiency

• Industrial Specialties:

  • Adsorbents for oil and chemical spills
  • Carriers and desiccants for agrochemicals and fertilizers

• Cat Litter:

  • Clumping and non-clumping solutions based on natural clays

Sepiolsa operates as part of the Tolsa Group, leveraging shared research, logistics, and production infrastructure to enhance product performance and availability.

Specialization and Competitive Advantages

Sepiolsa’s expertise lies in its integrated operations from mining to final processing. The company owns and manages sepiolite and bentonite deposits in Spain, Senegal, Turkey, and Argentina, enabling direct control over quality and sustainability. Key differentiators include:

• Vertical Integration: From raw material extraction to proprietary processing technologies
• High Purity Deposits: Some of the world’s largest and highest-grade sepiolite and bentonite reserves
• In-house R&D: Dedicated innovation teams developing clay functionalization and performance enhancement
• Environmental Commitment: Rehabilitation of mined areas and reduced water/energy consumption in production

Production and Export Data

Sepiolsa has an annual production capacity exceeding 1 million metric tons of clay-based products. Their main processing plants in Spain (Madrid and Toledo) and Senegal are supported by packaging and distribution centers in Europe and Latin America.

According to industry shipping data (Volza, Trademo):

• More than 4,500 international shipments recorded between 2018 and 2023
• Major export destinations include Germany, France, China, Brazil, USA, and Japan
• Significant presence in agricultural and industrial supply chains across Asia and Latin America

Their sepiolite-based additives are exported in both bulk and customized packaging, depending on end-user specifications.

Target Markets

Sepiolsa's clay products serve diverse global markets:

• Oil & Gas: Drilling mud additives, spill absorbents
• Agriculture: Carrier clays for fertilizers and pesticides
• Animal Nutrition: Mycotoxin binding and anti-caking for poultry, swine, and cattle feed
• Industrial Manufacturing: Foundry sands, paints, and plastic masterbatches
• Consumer Products: Pet care products (cat litter), cosmetics

Sepiolsa is a preferred partner for both multinational corporations and specialized distributors seeking customized mineral solutions.

Capabilities and Infrastructure

• Own Mining Concessions: Including the world’s largest sepiolite mine near Madrid
• Advanced Processing: High shear mixing, calcination, granulation, micronization
• Dedicated Logistics Network: Flexible shipping via container, bulk truck, and big-bag formats
• Technical Support: On-site application advice and lab analysis for product optimization

Certifications and Compliance

Sepiolsa and its parent company Tolsa uphold rigorous quality and environmental standards, with certifications including:

• ISO 9001 – Quality Management
• ISO 14001 – Environmental Management
• ISO 22000 – Food Safety Management for feed applications
• FAMI-QS – For animal feed safety and quality
• REACH registered substances – EU chemical compliance

Client Testimonials

“Sepiolsa’s activated clay consistently delivers excellent filtration results for our edible oil production. Their technical support helped us improve yields and reduce waste.”
— Operations Manager, Edible Oil Refinery, India

“We source bentonite and sepiolite from Sepiolsa for several formulations in paints and sealants. Their consistency and batch traceability have been key to our product quality.”
— Technical Director, Industrial Coatings Manufacturer, Germany

Global Recognition and Achievements

• Exporter to over 80 countries with multilingual commercial and regulatory teams
• Recognized contributor to sustainable mining practices within the EU
• Active in industry events such as EuroTier, Feria Internacional para la Producción Animal, and IFEAT
• R&D collaboration with European universities and chemical institutes

With a commitment to delivering high-performance, eco-friendly clay solutions tailored to industrial and consumer needs, Sepiolsa remains at the forefront of the specialty minerals industry, trusted by clients worldwide for reliability, innovation, and technical depth.