Hydrite Wins 2025 Iowa Top Workplaces Award for Employee Experience

Hydrite, a leading manufacturer and supplier of chemicals, has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Top Workplaces accolade by the Des Moines Register. This recognition highlights the company’s commitment to creating exceptional employee experiences across its locations in Iowa.

The award is based on a comprehensive survey conducted throughout the state, which evaluates companies with between 150 and 499 employees. Only 50 organizations receive this honor each year, showcasing the top achievers in employee engagement. The results stem from a third-party engagement survey that assesses various factors, including 25 specific questions designed to measure the impact of an employer on both employees’ careers and their lives outside the workplace.

CEO Highlights Commitment to Employees

CEO Kevin Honkamp expressed pride in the recognition, stating, “At Hydrite, people are one of our Five Pillars, and this recognition is a testament to the dedication and excellence of every employee across all our locations.” He emphasized the long-standing tradition of employee excellence at Hydrite, which has persisted for nearly a century.

Honkamp also extended a special acknowledgment to the company’s Waterloo team for their significant contributions. He noted, “As we near our 100-year milestone, we’re proud of the legacy our people continue to build.” This statement reflects the company’s deep-rooted values and commitment to its workforce.

About Hydrite and Its Impact

Established as one of the largest independent providers of chemicals in the United States, Hydrite is headquartered in Brookfield, Wisconsin. The company operates manufacturing facilities, warehouses, and laboratories in several states, including Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, California, Texas, and South Carolina, employing over 1,000 staff members.

Hydrite is recognized for its expertise in various sectors, offering solutions in chemical manufacturing and distribution, food and dairy sanitation, organic processing, liquid sulfites, foam control, and water treatment chemistries. The company’s dedicated team of chemists, engineers, and technical service personnel possess extensive knowledge to tackle complex formulation challenges and deliver innovative solutions.

To learn more about Hydrite and its services, visit www.hydrite.com or contact them at (262) 792-1450.

For media inquiries, please reach out to Maggie Honkamp at (262) 792-2363 or via email at [email protected].