01.17.2012
Ewing Joins Hydrite Chemical Co.
Hydrite Chemical Co. is pleased to announce the addition of David Ewing as the East Region Director for Hydrite Chemical Co's Food Group. Ewing's primary responsibilities will be to coordinate sales and service activities in the company's east region.
Ewing comes to Hydrite Chemical Co. from Foremost Farms USA where he was their Director of Operations. Previously, he was an area vice president with Ecolab. He also worked as a production supervisor/sanitation at Foremost Farms' Richland Center, of which he is a native.
"We are delighted to have David join Hydrite," said Rob Adams, Hydrite Chemical Co.'s Vice President Specialty Sales and Technology. "David's expertise and vision is perfectly aligned with our future growth plan, and we look forward to the contribution he can make to our organization, and most importantly, our customers."
Established in 1929, Hydrite Chemical Co. is a diversified chemical company with 12 North American locations, and is one of the largest and most respected providers of chemicals and related services to various industries in North America.
For more information, please contact Melissa Udovicic, Hydrite Chemical Co. Manager of Marketing, at 262-792-2363 or visit their website at www.hydrite.com.
10.12.2011
Kugler Co. and Hydrite Chemical Co. Announce ATS Agreement
A reliable supply of high quality ammonium thiosulphate (ATS) will soon be available to ag producers throughout the Upper Midwest as a result of a long-term agreement between Nebraska-based Kugler Co. and Wisconsin-based Hydrite Chemical Co..
Initially, the focus will be on the manufacturing and distribution of ATS, a basic component of fertilizer products for agriculture and turf use. ATS will be marketed to fertilizer dealers and applicators across Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Iowa and Indiana.
Kugler Co. has developed a proprietary manufacturing process for ATS that it has used in its market-leading liquid fertilizer products for more than 25 years.
“This agreement will allow Kugler Co. to provide our high quality ATS to fertilizer dealers throughout an even larger ag market,” said John Kugler, Kugler Co. Co-President. “Hydrite Chemical Co. has the manufacturing processes and footprint in this region that will allow us to grow our business while maintaining the product quality, consistency and performance that Kugler is known for across the Midwest.”
“With Hydrite's market presence, distribution network and manufacturing facilities, we see an opportunity to grow our business in the agriculture sector—and Kugler Co.'s track record of innovation and performance is aligned with our vision of the future,” said Kevin Honkamp, Sulfur Business Manager for Hydrite Chemical Co. “We are very pleased and excited to enter into a long-term agreement with a family-owned company similar to ours that has proven its commitment to quality and customer service over generations.”
Established in 1924, Kugler Co. is a third-generation, family-owned company headquartered in McCook, Nebraska, with additional manufacturing facilities in Kansas, Colorado and South Dakota. Kugler Co. has established itself as a market leader in fertility with a large portfolio of groundbreaking fertilizer products for agriculture use including KQ555™, KS 1515, KS MicroMax™ and KQ-XRN™, a slow release nitrogen product that has taken the market by storm, thanks to its value as The Perfect Delivery System™ for high quality nitrogen, as well as for crop protection products such as herbicides and fungicides.
Hydrite Chemical Co., a family-owned company established in 1929 and headquartered in Brookfield, Wisconsin, is one of the largest independent providers of chemicals and related services in the United States. The company offers expertise in chemical distribution and manufacturing, food and dairy sanitation, organic processing, liquid sulfites, foam control water treatment and compliance management services. The company has a network of facilities in Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa and Indiana.
For information, visit www.kuglerCo.com, www.kqxrn.com and www.hydrite.com.
07.26.2011
Hydrite Chemical Co. Purchases Choice Chemical Inc.
Brookfield, WI – July 25, 2011 — Hydrite Chemical Co. announced today that they have purchased Choice Chemical Inc. in Visalia, California. The acquisition, finalized on July 15, 2011, will bring together two respected names in the chemical industry to benefit both companies’ customers. The new prime location in north central California expands the geographical reach so that customers can be better served. It will also allow them to expand their product offerings in the dairy, food and beverage industries. By combining resources, Hydrite Chemical Co. will lead the industry into innovative products and better their logistics.
The acquisition solidifies Hydrite Chemical Co.’s position as a forerunner in creative chemistry solutions, and augments the company’s growth and performance.
John Honkamp, CEO of Hydrite Chemical Co. stated, “Hydrite Chemical Co. is delighted to welcome Choice Chemical customers and employees into our family. We approached Choice Chemical for a reason - we knew we could build on the great foundation that this company has built throughout the years, to bring our existing and potential customers even better products and services. We will use this expansion to better serve them, save them money, and provide strengths they won’t find from other chemical providers in the United States. We are very excited to add Choice Chemical to our organization.”
Established in 1929, Hydrite Chemical Co. is a diversified chemical company with 14 North American locations, and is one of the largest and most respected independent providers of chemicals and related services to various industries in the United States. For more information, please contact Melissa Udovicic, Hydrite Chemical Co. Manager of Marketing, at 262-792-2363 or visit their website at www.hydrite.com.
06.14.2011
Hydrite Chemical Co. To Expand Food Industry Offering
With New Location
BROOKFIELD, WISCONSIN – June 14, 2011 — Hydrite Chemical Co. has purchased a new facility in Milwaukee, WI to help support their growth in chemical manufacturing.
The facility, which was previously the home of Unilever Foodsolutions, will be one of the facilities to manufacture chemical solutions to the food industry. The facility, built in 1991, boasts 133,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space and 15,000 sq. ft. of office space.
“With the additional location and square footage of manufacturing space, we can be ready for the growth we've positioned ourselves for in the food industry,” said Joe Weishar, Hydrite Chemical Co.’s Vice President of Operations.
Established in 1929, Hydrite Chemical Co. is a diversified chemical company with 12 North American locations, and is one of the largest and most respected providers of chemicals and related services to various industries in the United States. For more information, please contact Melissa Udovicic, Hydrite Chemical Co. Marketing Manager, at 262-792-2363 or visit their website at www.hydrite.com.
01.17.2011
Hydrite Chemical Co. Announces Graphic Arts Price Increase
Effective February 1, 2011 Hydrite Chemical Co. will be increasing list and off-list pricing for Lucidene™ emulsions and Morcryl™ solutions by $0.04/lb to $0.06/lb. The price increase will be based on raw material components used in the production of the Lucidene and Morcryl products.
For more information contact Terry Chomniak, Graphic Arts Business Manager, at 608-839-4571.
