Hydrite Chemical Co. provides a wide range of chemical products and related services across various industries, including agriculture, biofuels, energy, food processing, and water treatment. Their products are designed to address complex application challenges faced by clients, which include large industrial manufacturers and specialized sectors. Hydrite's approach combines the sale of chemical products with expert technical support from a team of chemists and engineers, ensuring tailored solutions for each client. This focus on personalized service sets Hydrite apart from competitors who may only supply chemicals without additional support. The company also emphasizes sustainability through responsible waste and recycling programs, appealing to environmentally conscious clients. Hydrite actively participates in industry events to showcase their solutions and maintain strong relationships with clients, driving business growth.

Food & Agriculture

Industrial & Manufacturing

Energy

Hydrite

A Milwaukee firm has bought a local company.

O'Fallon, Missouri, firm Fife Water Services is sold

BROOKFIELD, Wis., May 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the eighth time, Hydrite, an integrated manufacturer and supplier of chemicals and related services, has been recognized as a 2024 Top Workplaces award winner by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for creating high employee experience and exceptional workplaces.The Top Workplaces award is based on employee feedback gathered through a third-party engagement survey conducted in the counties of Dodge, Jefferson, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Sheboygan, Walworth, Washington, and Waukesha. The survey assesses an organization using several factors, including 15 research-based culture drivers and three statements that measure employee engagement."Being an eight-time Top Workplace award winner is a remarkable achievement," Hydrite Executive Director Jessie Mayer said. "Such consistent recognition is evidence to Hydrite's commitment to excellence, both in delivering results and in how those results are achieved. As we celebrate our 95th anniversary, we continue to prioritize an exceptional workplace culture that stands out not only in the manufacturing industry, but amongst other companies in Southeastern Wisconsin."Hydrite President Kevin Honkamp commented, "We are honored to be named a 2024 Top Workplace winner. This achievement along with recently receiving the Wisconsin Safety Council Corporate Safety Award exemplifies the culture we strive for at Hydrite, which focuses on People, Integrity, Responsible Growth, Quality, and Innovation. Throughout our 95 years in business, our employees have made it possible to earn these recognitions and make Hydrite the company it is today."Hydrite has developed a reputation within the industry for providing the distinct combination of excellence in chemical manufacturing and distribution with the most comprehensive level of technical expertise available and stands by their core values and expectations which focus around Integrity, Innovation, Quality, People, and Responsible Growth

Hydrite Named Winner Of 2024 Top Workplaces Award

BROOKFIELD, Wis, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hydrite®, an integrated manufacturer and supplier of chemicals and related services, is pleased to announce its acquisition of Fife Water Services Inc., a supplier of water treatment and water process products and automation, and Precision Polymer Corporation, effective April 26, 2024.HydriteLocated in O'Fallon, Missouri, Fife is a technology-oriented supplier and prides itself on safety, quality products, cost-effective customer solutions, and utilizing water efficiently, the world's most valuable resource, all which align with Hydrite's core values making the acquisition poised for long-term success.Hydrite and Fife have a preexisting, thirty-year-old, personal, and business relationship dating back to 1990 when Fife's founder assisted Hydrite with the growth and development of their water care group. It is exceptionally fitting therefore to announce the acquisition of Fife with Hydrite.The acquisition will expand Hydrite's market reach in the water treatment segment within the food industry. The integration of unique automation and technology will enhance its product offering and expertise to help control wastewater generation and energy use, and address food safety, product integrity, and regulatory challenges faced by food manufacturers.Fife Founder and Chairman of the Board Jim Duffy will support the Fife business unit, while Fife Chief Executive Officer Andrew Kim will manage the business unit and function as primary contact for Fife's existing clients.Hydrite President Kevin Honkamp commented, "This synergistic acquisition strengthens our position and complements our current product offering. Our commitment extends to providing best-in-class service and support, ensuring a seamless integration. Hydrite will be retaining all of Fife's excellent people, and we commit to honoring existing business contracts, service obligations and pricing agreements."About HydriteHydrite, a family-owned company established in 1929, is one of the largest independent providers of chemicals and services in the United States. Headquartered in Brookfield, Wisconsin, Hydrite has manufacturing facilities, warehouses, and laboratories located in Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, California, and Texas with over 1,000 employees throughout the United States

Hydrite® Announces The Acquisition Of Fife Water Services Inc. And Precision Polymer Corporation

BROOKFIELD, Wis., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hydrite is excited to announce the growth and continuous improvement of its food segment allowing them to better support customers in achieving their goals.HydriteWhile the Hydrite food, water, and equipment technology groups have worked closely together, there is a need for the integration of the three as the industries coincide with the support needed to be successful. By integrating their water and equipment technology teams Hydrite offers reduced complexity, improved operational effectiveness, and enhanced partner collaboration all while focusing on sustainability.Hydrite's customer experience team is also undergoing a transition to better support these integrations by focusing on creating innovative and cost-effective ways to prioritize customer success, translate 'Voice of Customer' inputs to drive customer service level strategy and define and implement a customer experience maturity model.The water treatment segment has existed throughout Hydrite's history working closely with the food segment, which is why the need for a dedicated water treatment team within the food segment became apparent. Integrating their food and water segments allows Hydrite to provide the products, support, and service to be a one-stop-shop for chemical products and technical services. The water team consists of a field ready group with expertise in water treatment, boilers, and cooling towers - covering most regions of the United States.Hydrite is also further integrating their equipment technology team to drive innovation within the food industry, focusing on new equipment, processes, and products. This integration increases the team's bandwidth as there is greater collaboration between the segments, all working towards the same goal

Hydrite Announces Enhanced Food Group To Better Serve Customers

Hydrite has been named the 2023 Johnson Controls Agility & Supply Chain Continuity Supplier Leadership Award winner.

Hydrite Awarded JCI Supplier Leadership Award

BROOKFIELD, Wis., Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hydrite is excited to announce the successful implementation of a new company-wide Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, allowing them to support customer, employee, and partner success as part of their long-term growth strategy and commitment towards excellence. The new system offers reduced complexity, improved operational effectiveness, and drives enhanced partner collaboration.Headquartered in Brookfield, WI, Hydrite is is one of the largest independent providers of chemicals and related services in the United States. Hydrite's dedicated chemists, operators, engineers, and technical service staff have extensive knowledge and experience. Hydrite offers superior products and provides creative solutions.The last 24 months Hydrite's dedicated ERP Core team has been working diligently on ensuring that all processes are in place for a smooth transition. This dedicated team consists of 12 Hydrite employees taken from their respective fields whose sole focus over the last 24 months has been to work on implementing this upgrade throughout the Hydrite business network.The new ERP system will ensure that all Hydrite's Key Building Blocks are met with a strong emphasis on manufacturing and delivering customer satisfaction

Hydrite Announces New Erp System To Improve Manufacturing Processes And Better Serve Customers

BROOKFIELD, Wis., Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hydrite, an integrated manufacturer and supplier of chemicals and related services, is pleased to announce and welcome Steve Tienvieri as Senior Lead Microbiologist. Tienvieri will be responsible for leading microbiological troubleshooting, developing relevant and practical strategies to food safety techniques and processes, championing Hydrite Academy, and managing food safety and sanitation technical training, program development, and adjacent technology.   . Hydrite, a family-owned company established in 1929, is one of the largest independent providers of chemicals and related services in the United States. Hydrite offers expertise in chemical manufacturing and distribution, food and dairy sanitation, organic processing, liquid sulfites, foam control, and water treatment chemistries. Tienvieri joins Hydrite with over 26 years of experience in food microbiology and food manufacturing

Hydrite Announces New Senior Lead Microbiologist

BROOKFIELD, Wis., May 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hydrite®, an integrated manufacturer and supplier of chemicals and related services, was recognized as a 2023 Top Workplaces award winner by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for creating high employee experience and exceptional workplaces.  Hydrite has won Top Workplaces six other years in the past. Hydrite has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2023 honor by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplaces. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures 15 culture drivers that are critical to the success of any organization: including alignment, execution, and connection, just to name a few. The Top Workplaces award is based on employee feedback gathered through a third-party engagement survey. The survey assesses an organization using several factors, including 15 research-based culture drivers and three statements that measure employee engagement.Milwaukee Journal Sentinel is the publisher for the Top Workplaces in the Milwaukee/Southeast Wisconsin region

Hydrite® Named Winner Of 2023 Top Workplaces Award

Colin Todd is a Freshman Mechanical Engineering major and was hired by Hydrite Chemical Co. as a Maintenance Intern for the summer of 2023.

Student Success Story- Colin Todd – Career Connections Center | Milwaukee School of Engineering

Chemical products and technical support provider

Hydrite

Chemical products and technical support provider

Hydrite

Chemical products and technical support provider

About

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

What critics are saying

What makes Hydrite unique

Benefits

Recently Posted Jobs

Hydrite is Hiring for 0 Jobs on Simplify!