Hydrite Chemical Co. received the top honor in the state of Wisconsin for outstanding achievements in manufacturing.
The company won the award for the “mega” category, which includes manufacturers with 500 or more employees. The Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year program recognizes the state's top manufacturers of all sectors and sizes for their commitment to quality careers, good business practices, financial growth, innovative processes and reinvestment into local communities. The program sponsors include the advisory firm of Baker Tilly, the law firm of Michael Best & Friedrich LLP and the Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce.
Hydrite is a family-owned company established in 1929. The company, based in Brookfield, Wisconsin, offers expertise in chemical manufacturing and distribution, food and dairy sanitation, organic processing, liquid sulfites, foam control and water-treatment chemistries. Hydrite President Kevin Honkamp dedicated the award to his grandfather and the company’s employees.
"My grandfather R.C. Honkamp said, 'All of this is possible with the excellence of our people, Hydrite's greatest asset, who are the foundation and driving force of our success and our future,'” Kevin Honkamp said. “For this reason, I dedicate the award to my grandfather and our employees. It is an outstanding achievement and honor to receive this prestigious award. Congratulations to our fellow winners and all 28 nominees for their contributions to Wisconsin's manufacturing industry."
