Providing Creative Solutions
Hydrite, founded in 1929, is a leading North American manufacturer delivering innovative, high-quality integrated chemical programs across industries—including food and beverage, agriculture, and manufactured solutions—backed by technical expertise, responsive service, and custom manufacturing capabilities.
Our Industries
Serving customers the elements of success for over 95 years, Hydrite is a trusted leader in North American chemical manufacturing and distribution, supplying businesses across a wide range of industries and markets.
Our Solutions
We aim to provide creative products and solutions that support our customers’ goals, backed by a robust supply network and growing team of technical expertise.
careers: Great teams start with good chemistry.
Since the beginning, our employees have been the driving force in our success. Our core building blocks of integrity, innovation, safety & quality, people, and responsible growth help us build and empower an industry-leading team.
Our Mission
Providing sustainable ideas and solutions that ensure Customer, Employee and Partner success.
Our Story
Founded in Milwaukee, WI on February 5, 1929, the name Hydrite came from the idea that using our chemicals would tan “hyde right”.
Our Community
Hydrite has a long history of supporting the communities where we work and live through charitable giving and volunteerism.
Our Locations
Our nationwide network supported by a private fleet of trucks & tankers is built to serve our customers' needs.
Hydrite® Earns WI Safety Council Corporate Safety Award
Hydrite® introduced a robust safety program to reinvigorate and drive a One Hydrite safety culture across the organization.
Hydrite® Named Winner of 2025 Top Workplaces Award
Hydrite® was recognized as a 2025 Top Workplaces award winner by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for creating high employee experience and exceptional workplaces. Hydrite has won Top Workplaces eight other years in the past.
Hydrite® Announces the Acquisition of Enterprise Specialty Products, Inc.
Hydrite® is pleased to announce the acquisition of Enterprise Specialty Products, Inc. (“ESP”), a leading provider of foam control products based in Laurens, South Carolina. This acquisition marks Hydrite's entrance into the Southeast United States region, expanding the company's presence coast to coast.
Sustainability
We aim to be a company that makes people proud. Our focus is always towards a healthier, safer, and more sustainable world by promoting responsible business operations and environmental stewardship. This includes initiatives to minimize our environmental footprint through reducing energy consumption, water use, and waste generation.
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Technical Support
Hydrite’s dedicated staff has extensive knowledge and experience in solving the most challenging application problems.
SDS
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Contact Us
At Hydrite, we care about our customers and appreciate your business. Whether you're inquiring about a specific product, require technical assistance, wish to place an order or simply want to tell us how we are doing, contact us today.