8. Hydrite Chemical Co.
Brookfield, Wis.
Phone: (262) 792-1450
Website: www.hydrite.com
2008 Sales: $397 million
Management: John A. Honkamp, President & CEO
Products: Acids, adhesives & sealants, alcohols, amines, catalysts, chelating agents, chlor-alkali, chlorinated-solvents, esters, food additives, glycol ethers, hydrogen peroxide, industrial gases, inorganics, ketones, solvents, defoamers
Services: Manufacturing, solvent reclamation, hazardous waste removal, blending, technical training, customer product research, contract packaging, safety training
Markets served: Primary chemical processing, cosmetics/personal care, pulp & paper, paints & coatings, municipal, food & beverage, adhesives & sealants, soaps & detergents, electronics, pharmaceuticals, metals, agriculture
Storage: 6 million gal.
Warehouse capacity: 600,000 sq. ft.
Fleet: 54 trucks, 80 trailers, 57 tankers, 30 railcars




