Avanzare Innovacion Tecnologica, founded in 2004 by Julio Gomez, Luis Otaño, and Javier Perez, is a Spanish company specializing in the development, production, and commercialization of advanced materials and specialty additives. The company serves a diverse client base across sectors such as automotive, aeronautics, plastics, rubber, paint, construction, and electronics. Its B2B model focuses on providing high-performance solutions based on nanotechnology, 2D materials like graphene, and other emerging materials to enhance product capabilities and provide competitive advantages. The product portfolio includes a wide range of additives that offer properties like fire resistance, conductivity, antistatic effects, and improved mechanical strength. Avanzare produces these materials as functional additives and also as nanointermediates, which are dispersions that facilitate easy integration for the end customer. The company has a significant focus on research and development, with a large laboratory and pilot plant, and actively participates in European innovation projects. This R&D focus allows for the creation of customized solutions to meet specific client needs. Avanzare has expanded through strategic acquisitions. In 2014, it acquired Ensatec, a European accredited laboratory for testing, certification, and calibration, which expanded its service offerings. In 2022, the group acquired NASIKA PRODUCTS S.A., a leading producer of pre-dispersed additives for the rubber industry in Southern Europe. The company is currently undergoing a significant industrial expansion, with a €10 million investment to increase its production capacity for additive concentrates, graphene masterbatches, and other conductive materials. This expansion is expected to create over 30 new jobs and strengthen its position in both national and international markets. The company has a global presence with sales in over 40 countries. Keywords: advanced materials, nanotechnology, specialty additives, graphene, 2D materials, polymer additives, plastic industry, rubber industry, nanomaterials, functional additives, material science, industrial chemicals, nanocomposites, fire retardants, conductive materials, antistatic solutions, material testing, certification, masterbatches, pre-dispersed additives
