CASE STUDY
Saltegra’s Success Story: Scalable Growth Through Tailored Outsourcing Solutions
Industry:
Risk Management
Network Size:
50+ employees
Headquarters:
California, United States
When Michael Saura founded Saltegra in 2017, he had a clear mission: deliver exceptional process safety and risk management solutions for chemical companies based mainly in the U.S.
Starting as a one-man operation, Michael grew his business steadily by leveraging his industry expertise and dedication to client satisfaction. However, as demand increased, scaling his operations became a pressing issue.
In 2019, Michael took a bold step toward growth by partnering with Emapta, an outsourcing company that has since transformed Saltegra’s ability to meet client needs, manage costs, and outpace their competition.
Today, with a team of 14 offshore engineers in the Philippines, Saltegra is poised to double their business size in the coming year.
Years in Business:
9 years
Remote Team:
14 Emapta employees
Years with Emapta:
7 years
Highlights:
14 Philippines-based full-time engineers
Recognitions:
2025 - Certificate of Appreciation, Exhibitor Support - Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers (PIChE)
The Challenge: Scaling Beyond Local Limitations
Michael faced a dilemma familiar to many small business owners: how to scale without compromising on the company’s financial health or their work quality. “There’s more demand now, and I thought I needed to scale,” Michael shared.
Initially, he explored platforms like Upwork to hire remote engineers. While this approach worked for a time, it became increasingly difficult to source and hire the right people as his business grew.
“I needed a partner that could bridge that gap of being able to source those talented engineers, those people that I would be able to trust the work that we do for our clients,” Michael said.
Additionally, managing administrative tasks such as HR and payroll for remote staff became time-consuming and costly.
The Turning Point: Reliable, Scalable Offshore Staffing
In 2019, Michael was introduced to Emapta by a family member, and the partnership quickly proved transformative. Emapta bridges the outsourcing gap by offering tailored solutions that extend beyond hiring.
“Emapta makes it easy to source talented engineers that I can trust,” Michael noted. “They also provide the office space and infrastructure, which is a major advantage compared to hiring through platforms like Upwork.”
Beyond providing Saltegra with top-tier workspaces and the best talent available, Emapta created an ideal environment for talent to thrive and grow.
As a result, some of their first offshore employees onboarded are currently participating in a comprehensive leadership course through Emapta Academy, a free education platform dedicated to elevating talent’s skills and knowledge.
The Impact: Top Offshore Talent, with Full Control
Initially, Michael started small, hiring a few engineers through Emapta. Today, Saltegra’s workforce includes six in-house consultants and 14 full-time engineers in the Philippines, all operating out of an Emapta-managed office.
“The transition from remote hires to having a team in one office space has been invaluable,” Michael explained. “It’s much easier to collaborate when the team is together.”
This ability to build an offshore engineering team tailored to Saltegra’s needs has enabled Michael to focus on core business activities while Emapta handles the details.
Moreover, Saltegra’s new capabilities to scale quickly has given the company a significant edge in a competitive market.
“The flexibility we get from hiring multiple engineers for the same budget as one in the U.S. allows us to outpace our competition,” Michael added. This model has allowed Saltegra to expand their service offerings and improve client satisfaction.
Scaling for the Future
With plans to expand further, Michael is already in discussions with Emapta about securing additional office space for his growing team.
“We’re aiming to double our business growth by next year, both in terms of revenue and team size,” Michael shared. The flexibility of Emapta’s solutions has given him the confidence to take bold steps toward the future.
When asked for advice for other business owners considering outsourcing, Michael emphasized the importance of starting early.
“Do it sooner rather than later,” he said. “There are definitely substantial pros with very minor cons.”
Key Benefits of Partnering with Emapta
For business owners and decision makers exploring outsourcing options, Saltegra’s experience highlights how critical the right partnership can be.
Emapta’s model stands apart by blending customized workforce solutions, hands-on support, and a deep understanding of how global teams need to operate to deliver real business impact.
1. Access to Top 1% of Highly-Skilled Talent
Emapta connects clients with top-tier professionals who consistently go beyond role requirements, bringing strong technical capability, reliability, and long-term value to the team.
2. AI-Savvy Talent for Smarter Operations
Emapta’s talent is AI-ready, able to work seamlessly alongside automation and AI-driven tools to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and decision-making. This helps teams stay future-proof while delivering measurable productivity gains today.
3. Streamlined and Transparent Hiring
Emapta simplifies the entire hiring journey—from pre-vetting and compliance checks to role alignment—reducing time-to-hire while maintaining strict quality standards. Clients gain speed without sacrificing control or visibility.
4. ETM: Faster Access to the Right Talent
Through Emapta Talent Marketplace (ETM) clients gain access to a user-friendly platform that connects them directly with pre-sourced, pre-vetted top 1% talent, enabling faster hiring decisions and a fully transparent process.
5. Built-In Scalability
As business demands evolve, Emapta enables teams to scale up or down seamlessly. This flexibility allows companies like Saltegra to support global growth without the operational friction typically associated with rapid expansion.
6. Cost Efficiency Without Compromise
By optimizing offshore workforce strategies, Emapta helps clients reduce operating costs while preserving quality. The result is greater financial flexibility and the ability to reinvest resources where they drive the most value.
7. Seamless Workforce Integration
Offshore professionals are embedded as true extensions of the client’s internal teams. Emapta places strong emphasis on cultural alignment, collaboration, and shared values—ensuring offshore staff feel connected, engaged, and accountable.
8. Transparent Pricing and Flexible Engagement
Emapta’s commercial model removes common outsourcing frustrations. Clients benefit from transparent pricing with no salary markups, no hidden fees, no long-term lock-ins, and no mandatory minimum hires—maintaining full control over how their teams are built and managed.
Lessons from Saltegra’s
Success Story
For Saltegra, Emapta’s reliability has been a cornerstone of the partnership. Partnering with a trusted, experienced outsourcing solutions provider left Michael these insightful lessons:
- Outsourcing administrative tasks reduces overhead and saves time.
- Flexible outsourcing solutions make it easy to scale operations without overextending resources.
- Cost-effective offshore staffing solutions allow businesses to achieve more with less.
As Michael described it, “One word to define my partnership with Emapta is reliable.”
Saltegra’s journey with Emapta highlights how outsourcing can transform a small business into a scalable, competitive force in their industry.
By leveraging outsourcing engineers for chemical companies, Saltegra has improved collaboration, reduced costs, and positioned itself for sustained growth.
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