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.
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- 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.
- 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.
BROOKFIELD, Wis., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hydrite, an integrated manufacturer and supplier of industrial chemicals and related services, is pleased to announce that it has been named a 2023 Wisconsin Safety Council Corporate Safety Award Winner for Excellence in Safety and Health.
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- BROOKFIELD, Wis., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hydrite, an integrated manufacturer and supplier of industrial chemicals and related services, is pleased to announce that it has been named a 2023 Wisconsin Safety Council Corporate Safety Award Winner for Excellence in Safety and Health.
- Hydrite's 30th Annual Corporate Safety Award win is due to the leadership team's decision in 2020 to challenge the status quo and reimagine safety as a core value – a Hydrite building block – creating a strong foundation for the way their teammates live and work.
- More specifically, they introduced their safety vision, mission, and values into an existing, robust safety program with the intent to reinvigorate and drive a One Hydrite safety culture across the organization.
- Hydrite also transitioned from lagging safety indicators to leading indicators, which focused on identifying the language, actions, and behaviors of their employees and teams.
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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
When the Great Depression hit, the previous owners of Hydrite were looking to sell the company.
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- When the Great Depression hit, the previous owners of Hydrite were looking to sell the company.
- Seeing an opportunity, Wayne Thompson and Richard Honkamp left their jobs in 1935 and purchased a majority share in Hydrite.
- Hydrite is the company that it is today thanks to the risk Wayne and Richard took many years ago.
- As a chemical producer, Hydrite continues to expand its business now covering most regions of the United States.
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Friday, December 22, 2023
BROOKFIELD, Wis., Dec. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls Chief Procurement Officer Duane Mauer stated, "It's my distinct honor to recognize our top suppliers in 2023 with awards for exemplary performance and execution. You've demonstrated not only your commitment to the values, leadership goals and growth targets of Johnson Controls but also to the customers we serve. Together, we're working to improve agility, provide customers with even more outstanding products and services and transform the industry. Delivering an enhanced customer experience takes world-class performance in all aspects of our supplier relationships. Your company is truly one of the best of the best, and we are proud to call you our partner."
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- Hydrite has been named the 2023 Johnson Controls Agility & Supply Chain Continuity Supplier Leadership Award winner.
- You've demonstrated not only your commitment to the values, leadership goals and growth targets of Johnson Controls but also to the customers we serve.
- Earning this award is largely due to Hydrite's dedicated team as well as its unique capabilities throughout its facilities.
- Hydrite Corporate Account Manager Doug Prasser commented, "Hydrite is pleased to receive the 2023 Johnson Controls Agility and Supply Chain Continuity Supplier Leadership Award.
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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
The new system offers reduced complexity, improved operational effectiveness, and drives enhanced partner collaboration.
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- The new system offers reduced complexity, improved operational effectiveness, and drives enhanced partner collaboration.
- 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.
- 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.
- End user training has been provided throughout each rollout to allow employees to familiarize themselves with the new system.
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.
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- 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 joins Hydrite with over 26 years of experience in food microbiology and food manufacturing.
- Hydrite Technical Director Mitch Fay commented, "We are excited to welcome Steve to the Hydrite business family.
- Steve fills a valuable role within Hydrite as we continue to grow and add value to our customers.
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.
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- 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.
- The Top Workplaces award is based on employee feedback gathered through a third-party engagement survey.
- "Winning a seventh Top Workplaces award is the ultimate compliment to being named 2023 Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year," Hydrite Chief Human Resources Officer Dan Sager said.
- ' It is an honor to receive this year's 2023 Top Workplaces award."
BROOKFIELD, Wis., March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hydrite has been named a 2022 Supplier Award winner by ADM (NYSE: ADM).
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- BROOKFIELD, Wis., March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hydrite has been named a 2022 Supplier Award winner by ADM (NYSE: ADM).
- During a virtual ceremony, ADM honored seven companies based on superior performance and the ability to deliver exceptional value to ADM and its customers.
- The award criteria was based on both hard and soft data points from the supplier scorecard process, as well as direct feedback from ADM stakeholders.
- Awards were presented to non-commodity suppliers across seven categories: Value in Excellence, Safety Excellence, Quality, Sustainability, Service in Excellence, Supplier Diversity, and Supplier of the Year.
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BROOKFIELD, Wis., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hydrite®, an integrated manufacturer and supplier of chemicals and related services, was recognized as a Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Grand Award winner in the Mega Category for outstanding achievements in manufacturing.
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- BROOKFIELD, Wis., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hydrite®, an integrated manufacturer and supplier of chemicals and related services, was recognized as a Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Grand Award winner in the Mega Category for outstanding achievements in manufacturing.
- Four Grand Award winners, based on company size, were recognized.
- The Manufacturer of the Year Awards are sponsored by the advisory firm of Baker Tilly, the law firm of Michael Best & Friedrich LLP and Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers' association.
- "As the largest industry in the state, manufacturing supports families and communities in every corner of Wisconsin," WMC President & CEO Kurt R. Bauer said.
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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
VISALIA, Calif., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hydrite has completed the installation of its first on-site solar array at the company's Visalia, California facility.
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- VISALIA, Calif., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hydrite has completed the installation of its first on-site solar array at the company's Visalia, California facility.
- The 126 kW solar photovoltaic system will provide roughly 16% of the location's annual electricity consumption, offsetting nearly 50 tons of CO2e emissions annually.
- "Our investment in solar power affirms Hydrite's commitment to sustainability, which is an important component of our overall strategic plan," Hydrite President Kevin Honkamp said.
- The project was completed by Kuubix Construction Group, a commercial solar engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) group based in Visalia.
