Meet Field Technologist Tim Spath, a member of the Hydrite technology team. Tim joined Hydrite in 2021 as an account manager in our food division, more recently transitioning to his current role. With experience in the dairy industry, Tim helps customers navigate the right equipment technology fit for their application while providing best-in-class support. When he's not serving customers, Tim is spending time with family, camping, hunting, and traveling. His most recent trip included Iceland, United Kingdom, Poland, and Germany! The next time you see Tim at an industry event or in a plant, be sure to say hi 👋 Get in touch with Tim and the rest of the technology team:
🌟 Empowering Women in Chemicals and Beyond 🌟 At Hydrite we proudly align with the values championed by Women in Chemicals — an organization committed to the advancement and empowerment of women in the industry. We believe that diverse perspectives and inclusive opportunities create stronger teams, more innovative solutions, and lasting success. That’s why we are dedicated to empowering women within our organization and creating pathways to leadership. We were proud to sponsor this week's Women In Chemicals conference. Our sponsorship of the Women In Chemicals conference reflects our continued dedication to supporting and elevating women in the industry, fostering growth and leadership at every level. Through our initiatives, we strive to: ✅ Increase the representation of women across all levels of our company. ✅ Provide opportunities for mentorship and professional development. ✅ Foster a culture where every woman feels empowered to lead and succeed. Together, we are committed to shaping a future where women’s leadership is not the exception but the norm. 💪
📅 UPCOMING TRAINING: MSU in Okemos, MI (Oct 8-9) Join us at Michigan State University October 8-9 for a FREE two-day, in-person food safety, sanitation, and membrane training. Taught by experienced food safety professionals + our in-house microbiologist, this hands-on workshop is ideal for food manufacturing employees. Seating is limited - register your team online to reserve your seats:
THIS FRIDAY: Food Safety Fridays Week 2 – Verification & Validation Hear from Center for Dairy Research Food Safety & Quality Coordinator Outreach Specialist Alex O'Brien as he discusses verification and validation. Alex assists dairy plants with food safety plans, quality issues, and performs third party audits. Register online to secure your spot and meet us virtually this Friday at 10AM CT:
Career fair season is right around the corner, don't forget to stop by the Hydrite booth and learn why our early talent program is one of a kind! We are looking for spring and fall 2025 engineering co-ops at multiple plant locations, as well as summer interns in a variety of fields 🧪 📍 September 16th at University of Wisconsin-Madison 📍 September 18th at Texas Tech University 📍 September 24th at Iowa State University 📍 October 1st at South Dakota State University 📍 October 2nd at Milwaukee School of Engineering and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology We hope to see you there! Learn more about our early talent program:
That's a wrap on another exciting Steals For Meals season ⚾ Hydrite worked with five professional baseball teams donating $100 per steal up to $8,000 per team - all supporting Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, WAFER Food Pantry (La Crosse), and Northeast Iowa Food Bank 🍽️ We’re grateful for these opportunities to support ending local hunger. Learn more about the Steals for Meals and Hydrite Helps programs:
THIS FRIDAY: Food Safety Fridays Week 1 – Root Cause Analysis Hear from Grande Cheese Company Food Safety & Quality Operations Director Gale Beard, CFS, MS as he discusses root cause analysis. Gale's responsibilities focus on site food safety, sanitation, and quality working closely with operations on execution. Register online to secure your spot and meet us virtually this Friday at 10AM CST:
After 18+ years as a dedicated production operator at our Milwaukee plant, Willie Wingo is retiring! We are incredibly grateful for his hard work and commitment to Hydrite. Willie will be greatly missed, and we wish him the best in his well-deserved retirement 👏
Hydrite will be hosting three Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) training events this fall, with two in-person options and 1 online option. These trainings are designed to meet requirements for personnel who handle or manage hazardous waste, with instructors covering a wide range of topics including safety and security. Registration is $375/person and attendees will receive certificates of completion. Seating is limited - register today to secure your spot:
Our Hydrite Helps volunteers have stayed busy supporting local nonprofits as we head towards the end of summer: 🍎 Corporate + sales volunteers helped distribute food at Waukesha's Friends With Food food pantry 🎒 La Crosse facility volunteers assembled backpacks through United Way for local The Y (YMCA) students returning to school Hydrite fosters and facilitates community engagement through our employees in both their personal and professional capacities. Join a company committed to giving back:
