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Meet Hydrite Specialty Solutions Technical Service Specialist Craig Zirnhelt 👋 Hydrite’s Specialty Solutions segment delivers technical expertise and support for sugar, ethanol, paints & coatings, food, and water treatment applications, specializing in foam, PAA, and sulfur solutions. Serving customers in the Red River Valley, Craig provides support for customers with tasks like problem diagnosis, trial and testing assistance, and system maintenance & monitoring. While new to Hydrite, Craig has a background in quality engineering roles working in applications like rubber belting vulcanization and steel & weld manufacturing. Outside of work, Craig enjoys spending time with family at the lake, single-track mountain biking, and attending dirt track races. Get in touch with Craig and the team:

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Volunteers from our Oshkosh branch proudly participated in C.A.R.E Days 2025, an incredible event that unites the community to make a positive impact! We’re grateful to support this initiative year after year 💛 At our Cottage Grove branch, Hydrite volunteers worked with Forward Gardens through the Madison Area Food Pantry Gardens to dig, weed, plant, and prep garden beds that will help feed the local community 🍅 At Hydrite, giving back is part of who we are. Learn more about our community efforts:

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Corrosive, smelly, prone to staining, and sometimes dangerous, hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) isn't something you want to see in wastewater. Unleashing the oxidative power of peracetic acid (PAA) helps break down H₂S into two safe byproducts: acetic acid (vinegar) and water. Discover how Hydritreat 2216 does just that, with better results compared to traditional methods like bleach and peroxide:

Water Treatment | Peracetic Acid Solutions
Last week volunteers from our corporate engineering team collaborated with SHARP Literacy, Inc. to spend the day at Craig Montessori School, helping 4th and 5th grade students plant flowers outside the school 🌸🌿 SHARP Literacy empowers students in underserved communities through innovative, hands-on learning experiences. This outdoor planting project was the perfect opportunity to bring learning to life. We're grateful for the chance to support our local schools, encourage STEM curiosity, and brighten up the school grounds alongside such enthusiastic young helpers. See more ways Hydrite Helps:

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Hydrite's Lubbock (TX) facility recently celebrated a safety milestone: 365 days with no lost time due to a work-related injury or illness. This accomplishment is reflective of our comprehensive safety program, strong safety culture, and each employee's commitment to supporting a safer workplace.

Hydrite's Lubbock (TX) facility recently celebrated a safety milestone: 365 days with no lost time due to a work-related injury or illness. This accomplishment is reflective of our comprehensive safety program, strong safety culture, and each employee's commitment to supporting a safer workplace.
We’re proud to announce our first-ever bulk peracetic acid (PAA) delivery to a food manufacturer! This achievement is the result of years of strategic planning and the dedication of our cross-functional teams. Bulk PAA can be a safe, economical option for sanitizing, disinfection, and antimicrobial intervention across a wide range of applications in the food and beverage industry. Delivered by Hydrite's private, state-of-the-art transportation fleet, manufacturers can benefit from PAA's powerful + versatile profile. A special thank you to our customer for their attention to detail and collaboration. Execution is everything, and this team delivered! Learn more about PAA:

Food Processing | Peracetic Acid Solutions
Membranes play a vital role in filtration and separation processes. Implementing and maintaining effective chemical membrane cleaning protocols in your facility starts with the support of an experienced provider. Our sanitation offerings extend from effective detergents to in-plant support and training, making sure that you not only receive the right chemical products, but that your employees use them properly. Beyond chemistry, new innovations in equipment technology including Hydri-SLM RT™ offer even greater opportunity for membrane cleaning optimization. Connect with Hydrite at the 2025 Membrane Technology Forum June 2nd-4th. Be our guest and receive a 20% discount on your registration using code HYDRITEVIP

2025 Membrane Technology Forum
We’re more than a chemical company — we’re a family-owned organization where employees are empowered to grow, develop, and make an impact. With competitive pay, growth opportunities, and an inclusive, team-focused culture, these roles are critical to our continued success. If you’re looking for a career where your ideas matter, your work is valued, and your future is supported, we’d love to connect. Join a company driven by core values, innovation, and people-first leadership. Learn more:

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Our Lubbock team recently volunteered with Food2Kids, an incredible organization that provides snack bags for 2,250 local children and youth to help ensure they have food after school and on weekends 🥪🎒 Child hunger is a significant issue in the Lubbock community. We're proud to support organizations working to make a difference. See more ways Hydrite Helps:

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Hydrite was named a recipient of the CN 2024 Safe Handling Award. Representing the team was Waterloo Manufacturing Manager Darwin Piehl and Oshkosh Warehouse Manager Eric Brehmer, who oversee much of the rail activity at Hydrite's Waterloo and Oshkosh branches 🛤️ CN’s Safe Handling Award recognizes customers who demonstrate exceptional care when loading and transporting dangerous goods, upholding the highest safety standards in the handling and transportation of regulated products. This recognition is a reflection of our teams' ongoing commitment to safety, operational excellence, and responsible chemical handling. Congratulations to everyone involved in making this achievement possible! 👏

Hydrite was named a recipient of the CN 2024 Safe Handling Award. Representing the team was Waterloo Manufacturing Manager Darwin Piehl and Oshkosh Warehouse Manager Eric Brehmer, who oversee much of the rail activity at Hydrite's Waterloo and Oshkosh branches 🛤️ CN’s Safe Handling Award recognizes customers who demonstrate exceptional care when loading and transporting dangerous goods, upholding the highest safety standards in the handling and transportation of regulated products. This recognition is a reflection of our teams' ongoing commitment to safety, operational excellence, and responsible chemical handling. Congratulations to everyone involved in making this achievement possible! 👏