ABOUT US

About Neos

Innovating
ceramics
since 2004

We are a ceramic R&D company based in Onda, Castellon — developing advanced additives, AI software and technology partnerships that help ceramic manufacturers reduce costs, improve quality and lead their industry.

2004
Founded in Castellon, Spain
20+
Years of ceramic R&D
1,500T
Monthly additive production
4x
Alfa de Oro — top ceramic award
Who we are

Our mission & values

We exist to bring cost-effective, sustainable innovation to the global ceramics industry — working closely alongside manufacturers as a true R&D partner.

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Innovation-first
Every product we develop starts with a real manufacturing challenge. We engineer solutions from the ground up — no off-the-shelf compromises.
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Science-driven
From inorganic chemistry to machine learning, we apply rigorous science to ceramic formulation — combining 20+ years of knowledge with AI tools like NeosAware.
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Partnership model
We work as an extension of our clients' R&D teams — sharing risk, collaborating on results and growing together with the manufacturers we serve.
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Sustainability
Our additives have helped clients reduce CO₂ emissions by over 50% and cut energy consumption — recognised by the Alfa de Oro in 2008 for Ecoker.
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Tailor-made
Every ceramic body is different. We formulate products specifically for each client's composition, production line and quality targets.
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Cost efficiency
Reducing raw material costs and improving productivity are at the core of everything we do — our clients see measurable results from day one.
Our journey

Evolution of the company

From a start-up in Castellon to an internationally recognised ceramic innovation company — two decades of continuous R&D.

2004
Founded in Onda, Castellon
NEOS CERAMICA E INVESTIGACION S.L. established with a focus on ceramic additive R&D for the tile and porcelain industry.
2008
First Alfa de Oro — Ecoker
Recognised for CO₂ reduction and +50% productivity improvement in porcelain tile production, in collaboration with Bestile and Azuliber. Also awarded Young Company of the Year by El Periodico Mediterraneo.
2015
Second Alfa de Oro & Innovative SME
Second recognition from the Spanish Ceramic and Glass Society. Awarded Innovative SME seal by the Spanish Government.
2017
Third Alfa de Oro — NeosAware LIMS
Launch of NeosAware Lab Information Management System (LIMS) and Klusss platform — AI for ceramic body formulation. Recognised with the Alfa de Oro.
2019
EU Seal of Excellence & H2020 Funds
European Commission awarded Seal of Excellence and H2020 research funding — international validation of our innovation programme. Second Innovative SME recognition from the Spanish Government.
2020
Fourth Alfa de Oro
Fourth consecutive recognition from the Spanish Ceramic and Glass Society — the most prestigious award in Spanish ceramics.
2022
EU Seal of Excellence (second)
European Commission renews the Seal of Excellence, confirming Neos as a leading European ceramic technology company.
2026
EU Seal of Excellence (third)
Third Seal of Excellence from the European Commission — marking 20+ years of continuous innovation and R&D leadership in ceramics.
Our production

Industrial capacity & plant

Our production facility in Castellon provides the industrial backbone behind every Neos additive — combining R&D expertise with large-scale manufacturing reliability.

1,500T
Monthly production capacity of ceramic additives
20+
Years of continuous production in Castellon
6+
Additive product families in production
Global
Export to ceramic markets worldwide

Located in Onda, Castellon — the heart of the European ceramic tile industry — our plant produces the full Neos Additives range at industrial scale, with the flexibility to formulate tailor-made solutions for specific client requirements.

Solid and liquid gel manufacturing — Solgrit and Gelgrit product lines
Deflocculant and rheological modifier production — Optiflux and Rheopro
Defoamer and adhesive formulation — Opticover and Opticel
Ceramic body additive range — Neos product family
Full quality control laboratory integrated with NeosAware AI platform
Tailor-made formulation capability for specific client compositions
Recognition

Awards & recognitions

Two decades of innovation recognised by the ceramics industry and European institutions alike.

2008
Alfa de Oro
Ecoker
CO₂ reduction & +50% productivity in porcelain tile. With Bestile & Azuliber.
2015
Alfa de Oro
Spanish Ceramic and Glass Society — second recognition of technical excellence.
2017
Alfa de Oro
NeosAware LIMS + Klusss
AI software for ceramic lab and body formulation management.
2020
Alfa de Oro
Fourth recognition from the Spanish Ceramic and Glass Society.
Business & institutional recognitions
2008
Young Company Award
El Periodico Mediterraneo
2015 & 2019
Innovative SME
Spanish Government
2019
Seal of Excellence
European Commission
2019
H2020 Funds
European Commission
2022
Seal of Excellence
European Commission
2026
Seal of Excellence
European Commission

Ready to innovate
in ceramics?

Talk to our team — we work as your R&D partner from day one.

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