About us
MISSION

Starting in 1996, Hydro Technologies’ mission has been to be the best in its industry. The result is conclusive and unquestionable. Today, we are the leader in pulp and paper bleaching formulations, while its team’s innovation continues to develop unique zinc oxide grades, which are in great demand from the specialized chemistry industries.

Hydro Technologies places great emphasis on research, development, innovation and technical support. Our company is proud to employ highly qualified individuals that are entirely dedicated to this purpose and to our clients.

At the same time that others have decided to cut back their efforts in research, development, innovation, and technical support, Hydro Technologies persists and trusts in these values in the spirit of surpassing itself, and accomplishing the best possible results, guaranteeing long lasting partnership and economic advantages for both itself and its clients.

A mission like that of Hydro Technologies’ itself cannot be realized without a foundation based on solid values which are rooted in all of our team members. Those values are intrinsic to the present and future success of the company.

• Promote health, safety and respect for the environment
• Quality and continuous improvement of our manufactured products
• Technical expertise, innovation and focus on better helping our customers
• Communication and teamwork in a friendly atmosphere

Hydro Technologies was the first company in Canada to simultaneously manufacture sodium hydrosulfite and zinc oxide, and above all to develop those two products without releasing any effluents.

Since its beginnings in 1996, the plant, using a process called zinc process, runs 24 hours a day and 365 days a year and never stops bringing improvements to this process, making it an optimized and efficient operation. The main steps in its development are outlined as follows:

1996	Plant start-up
1998-1999	First increase in the plant’s production capacity
2000-2001	First ISO 9002 certification Awarded the Trophy Vision for emerging visionary business of the year, given by the Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Metropolitan Quebec. Hydro Technologies extended its zinc oxide portfolio to include new value-added grades for the rubber market. As a result of this investment, Hydro Technologies became the only North-American manufacturer able to supply high surface area zinc oxide to the rubber industry.
2002-2004	ISO 9001: 2000 certification Second increase in the plant’s production capacity Innovation en Santé et Sécurité du Travail award (CSST). Hydro Technologies, having safety of its employees as its highest priority, received this prestigious award following a notable improvement in product handling at its plant.
2006	Hydro Technologies celebrates its 10-year anniversary and receives the Gold Star award from the Cercle d’affaire Esteller for its contribution to business development.
2008-2009	Program put in place to reduce costs and raise productivity Active member of a mutual company in health and safety, enabling the sharing and improvements of good practices in the chemical industry. ISO 9001:2008 certification
2010	C-TPAT certification regarding best practices in prevention of terrorism. Unequalled record in safety and a distinction in chemistry industries, 787 days without time-lost incidents. Improvement in the packaging of solid products enabling a better flexibility and answering new needs from the industry.

The shareholders of Hydro Technologies, majority shareholder Belgium group Silox (www.silox.com) and the Canadian company Infilise Holdings Inc., are consequently pleased and proud of participating in the success and important growth of Hydro Technologies. Their knowledge and expertise in their respective businesses were a major factor in the success and innovation of our company.