Hydrite® Named Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Finalist
May 2022
Hydrite®, an integrated manufacturer and supplier of chemicals and related services, was named a Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year finalist for contributions made to the state of Wisconsin and the Manufacturing Industry of America.
Hydrite® Receives State of Iowa Incentives for Waterloo Expansion
February 2022
Hydrite®, an integrated manufacturer and supplier of chemicals and related services, is pleased to announce their plans to expand its Waterloo, IA facility with the help of tax benefits awarded through the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) High Quality Jobs tax credit program.
Hydrite® Announces Move-In Date for New Corporate Office
November 2021
Hydrite is pleased to announce their corporate office move-in date has been set for December 1, 2021. Hydrite will move staff from their current location and integrate Customer Service and Engineering departments into the new location at 17385 Golf Parkway in Brookfield, WI.
Hydrite Chemical Co. Announces Plant Expansion
August 2021
Hydrite Chemical Co. is pleased to announce an ATS=™/Thio 25-17™ production expansion at its Terre Haute, IN plant. Hydrite’s Board of Directors have approved the capex to install an additional sulfur burner and thiosulfate production line. The new capacity is expected to be on-line for the spring 2023 season.
Hydrite Chemical Co. and Thatcher Company Announce Joint Venture
July 2021
Hydrite Chemical Co., and Thatcher Company of California, Inc, are pleased to announce the formation of a new joint venture. The joint venture, named Sacramento Ag Products, LLC (“Sac-Ag”), will focus on producing thiosulfate chemistries for the West Coast agricultural market and bisulfites for industrial market applications. Hydrite and Thatcher are both leading manufacturers of sulfur derivatives in the USA.
Hydrite® Announces ATS=TM and Thio 25-17TM Storage Expansion in Terre Haute
June 2021
Hydrite® announces the expansion of storage capacity for both ATS=TM (ammonium thiosulfate) and the recently completed expansion of storage for Thio 25-17TM (potassium thiosulfate) at its Terre Haute, IN plant to better serve customers in the Corn Belt. A 1.8 million gallon tank was recently completed to expand Thio 25-17TM storage, and a new 3 million gallon tank is being constructed for ATS=TM. Hydrite is a leading manufacturer of sulfur derivatives and is committed to serving its retail partners.
Hydrite® Teams Up with AMA XpertEye to Launch RITE-Sight™ for Real-Time Remote Support, Service, and Collaboration
May 2021
Hydrite® is launching a new AR (assisted-reality) program, RITE-Sight™, to support customers and field service personnel, which leverages XpertEye, a solution developed by AMA. RITE-Sight™ is a web-based remote collaboration solution, providing on-demand access to technical experts to improve troubleshooting and maintenance practices, in a safer and more efficient manner.
Hydrite® to Exhibit and Diamond Level Sponsor at Membrane Technology Forum
May 2021
Hydrite® is pleased to announce that it will be sponsoring at the diamond level at the Membrane Technology Forum virtual event on June 14-17, 2021. Attendees can receive a 20% discount on their registration with code HYDRITEVIP.
Hydrite® to Sponsor and Exhibit at CheeseExpo Global Online
March 2021
Hydrite® Chemical Co., an integrated manufacturer and supplier of chemicals and related services, is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at and sponsoring at the silver level at the Cheese Expo Global Online virtual trade show April 6 - 8, 2021.
Hydrite® Featured in Manufacturing Marvels® on The Fox Business Network®
December 2020
Hydrite® Chemical Co. announced it will be showcased in a broadcast of Manufacturing Marvels® scheduled to air on December 15, 2020 at approximately 9:30-9:44 p.m. EST on The Fox Business Network® (FBN).
November 2020
Hydrite® Chemical Co. announced that it ranked No. 35 on Deloitte’s Wisconsin 75™, a ranking of the 75 largest private companies in Wisconsin.
Hydrite® Announces the RITE Team™ to Support Food Customers
November 2020
Hydrite® Chemical Co. is pleased to announce the RITE Team™ to enhance technical support and introduce innovative solutions that help address critical issues in the Food industry.
Hydrite® Announces Virtual Food Safety Training
July 2020
Hydrite® Chemical Co. is pleased to announce the schedule for their 2020 Food Safety Training Program.
Hydrite® Announces Plan to Move Headquarters to New Building at The Corridor in Brookfield
June 2020
Hydrite® Chemical Co. is pleased to announce plans to move to Golf Parkway Corporate Center, prominently located within The Corridor, along Interstate 94 and just off Bluemound and Calhoun Roads, in the heart of the City of Brookfield.
Hydrite® to Donate Hydri-San™ 3C Hand Sanitizer to Support in the Fight Against COVID-19
April 2020
Hydrite® Chemical Co. donating a specially formulated hand sanitizer to support hospitals, healthcare workers and facilities, and food banks in local communities as they respond to the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) global pandemic.
Hydrite® Announced as 2019 Deloitte’s Wisconsin 75™ Award Winner
October 2019
Hydrite® Chemical Co. announced that it ranked No. 33 on Deloitte’s Wisconsin 75™, a ranking of the 75 largest private companies in Wisconsin.
Hydrite® Driver Receives National Private Truck Council All-Star Award
September 2019
Hydrite® Chemical Co. is pleased to announce that the National Private Truck Council (NPTC) has presented Hydrite driver, Charlie Schmidt, with its National Driver All-Star Award.
Hydrite® Showcasing New Food Processing Technology at PROCESS EXPO 2019
August 2019
Hydrite Chemical Co. is pleased to announce and welcome Kara Baldus as Food Safety Program Manager. Kara will be responsible for managing food safety and sanitation technical training, program development, and adjacent technology.
Hydrite® Announces New Food Safety Program Manager
August 2019
Hydrite Chemical Co. is pleased to announce and welcome Kara Baldus as Food Safety Program Manager. Kara will be responsible for managing food safety and sanitation technical training, program development, and adjacent technology.
Hydrite® Launches Innovative Formulation for Ethanol Industry
May 2019
Hydrite Chemical Co. is proud to introduce an innovative formulation that will decrease plant emissions, decrease energy costs and freshwater consumption, and debottleneck operations for the fuel ethanol industry.
Hydrite® Enters Pet Food Market with HydriPet™ Product Line
April 2019
Hydrite Chemical Co., an integrated manufacturer and supplier of industrial chemicals and related services, is pleased to announce the launch of its new HydriPet product line.
Hydrite® Celebrates 90 Years
February 2019
Hydrite Chemical Co., an integrated manufacturer and supplier of industrial chemicals and related services, is pleased to announce that it will be celebrating its 90th anniversary in February of 2019.
Hydrite® Suppling Chemistry for Two Harley-Davidson Specifications
January 2019
Hydrite Chemical Co. is pleased to announce that it is supplying chemistry to systems that meet the stringent specifications of Harley-Davidson’s ESPEC 805-050 and ESPEC 805-051.
Hydrite® Committed to Production of Peracetic Acid
October 2018
Hydrite Chemical Co. is pleased to announce its investment in a food-grade, state-of-the-art facility for peracetic acid (PAA) production in Waterloo, Iowa.
Hydrite® To Exhibit At American Coatings Show
March 2018
Hydrite Chemical Co. is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at this year’s American Coatings Show at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana on April 10-12, 2018 in booth 343.
Hydrite Chemical Co. Acquires Organic Defoamer Group, ODG
January 2018
Hydrite Chemical Co. announces the acquisition of Organic Defoamer Group (ODG), a leading provider of antifoams, defoamers and other specialty products located in Jackson, Wyoming. Industries served include: Food, Sugar, Grain Processing, Fermentation, Mining and Water Treatment. All of these markets Hydrite currently serves today, making the combination of Hydrite and ODG very exciting as we look to grow further with customers in these areas.
Hydrite Chemical Co. Purchases SERVCO® Chemical
March 2017
Hydrite Chemical Co. announces the acquisition of SERVCO, a specialty chemical company located in Lubbock, Texas. SERVCO's facility in northwest Texas will expand Hydrite's geographic reach, allowing them to more effectively service customers in the Southwestern portion of the United States.
Solenis Licenses Patented Corn Oil Extraction Technology to Hydrite
December 2016
Solenis LLC and Hydrite Chemical Co. announced the resolution of pending legal actions filed by Hydrite against Solenis regarding Solenis’ patents for using polysorbate as an additive for corn oil extraction aids. As a result of the settlement, Solenis has licensed the use of its corn oil extraction technology to Hydrite. Under the license agreement, Hydrite will become an authorized licensee in the United States and Canada of Solenis technology that enhances the efficiency of corn oil extraction in the corn-to-ethanol process.
Kugler Co. and Hydrite Chemical Co. Announce ATS Agreement
October 2011
A reliable supply of high quality ammonium thiosulphate (ATS) will 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.