“Management systems are critical to any company’s ability to deliver successful outcomes and, most importantly, to keep their employees safe,” said David Tibbetts, CSP, Highwire’s Chief Safety Officer. “ChemTreat, Inc. has done a remarkable job implementing a strong safety management system resulting in exceptional safety performance and results.”

Highwire’s Safety Assessment reviews a company’s historic and current safety performance. The program provides a thorough, objective, and consistent evaluation of company performance so clients and contractors can identify, monitor, and mitigate risks more effectively. The results provide a strong indicator of how a contractor values safety and serve as a reliable predictor of future performance.

“Highwire’s Platinum Safety Award is a validation of our commitment to drive towards zero safety incidents. Whether it is within our own production facilities or at the customer’s site, protecting our associates is one of our highest priorities,” said ChemTreat VP of Marketing Lori Palmer. “Safety is at the heart of our business system processes that underpin our culture of continuous improvement.”

The Platinum Safety Award is presented to companies who score between 95 and 100 on Highwire’s Safety Assessment and is only achieved by the top 5% of Highwire contractors.

To view ChemTreat’s Highwire Network Profile, click here.

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For over 30 years, ChemTreat and Molson Coors have been working together to develop and launch sustainability initiatives, cost reduction efforts, and other water treatment projects at multiple Molson Coors facilities across the US.

(From left to right) ChemTreat’s Mark Johnson (Senior Sales Leader), Joe Keating (VP, Global Corporate Accounts & South America Sales), Jacob Paugh (Strategic Account Manager), and Phil Pilon (Senior Director, Global Light Industry) at the Molson Coors Supplier of the Year Awards Ceremony

In 2023, ChemTreat was chosen to play an integral role in a number of sustainability initiatives at Molson Coors. This includes two wastewater reclamation projects that, when completed, will allow support increased recovery and reclamation of hundreds of millions of gallons of water annually, helping support Molson Coors’ company’s water use efficiency goals.

ChemTreat has also implemented sustainability audits at other Molson Coors breweries, working with local teams to identify further opportunities for water savings.

“ChemTreat and Molson Coors have proven what the potential of a true partnership based on trust and performance can achieve,” said Jacob Paugh, Strategic Account Manager at ChemTreat.

This award was presented to the ChemTreat team on May 7 at the Molson Coors global headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

The ChemTreat team was honored by Molson Coors at the Supplier of the Year Awards Ceremony on May 7, 2024

We look forward to continuing our partnership with Molson Coors to identify and implement further water treatment initiatives that contribute to the efficiency and sustainability goals of the brewing company and advance our efforts to Maximize the Power of Water^®.

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At the Bayport facility, Air Liquide and ChemTreat collaborated on an initiative called “Runtime Extension and Lower Environmental Impact Project Using Chlorine Dioxide for Disinfection Treatment of the Reverse Osmosis Plant.” The teams worked together on enhancing the treatment of plant supply water to optimize water consumption and maintain system cleanliness while extending runtime between cleanings.

By implementing a chlorine dioxide-based treatment process, Air Liquide was able to save over 273,000 gallons of water annually while significantly reducing chemical usage. This program improved the efficiency of the plant while helping Air Liquide meet their environmental goals around water savings.

“Air Liquide is honored to be presented the 2024 Power of Water Award by ChemTreat,” said Andrew Garnett, President, Air Liquide Large Industries North America. “The collaboration between Air Liquide and ChemTreat to continuously innovate sustainability initiatives that benefit the environment is a direct reflection of our fundamental responsibility to environmental performance. Thank you to the Bayport facility and our procurement teams for your environmental leadership.”

Members of ChemTreat’s team presented the Power of Water Award to Air Liquide in an Earth Day ceremony.

At the Power of Water Award Ceremony, which took place on Earth Day (April 22, 2024), Paul Guidotti, ChemTreat’s VP of Sales & Service commented, “Air Liquide demonstrated many dimensions of excellent performance through their chlorine dioxide treatment program to save over 273,000 gallons of water annually. ChemTreat is very pleased with what we’ve accomplished together in the past year with Air Liquide and look forward to our continued collaboration in the future.”

Air Liquide’s ADVANCE strategic plan lays out the company’s commitment to the environment and the important role of water management in inventing a more sustainable future. The Group aims to implement a water management plan and define a global standard for the quality of discharged water by 2025. 

ChemTreat is proud to work together with customers like Air Liquide on projects that yield tangible, measurable benefits for the environment as part of our mutual commitment to sustainability and Maximizing the Power of Water^®.

About the Power of Water Award

Launched in 2022, the ChemTreat Power of Water Award was designed to recognize a project or innovation that demonstrates the greatest positive impact on environmental sustainability. Through both their own expertise and partnership with ChemTreat, recipients of this prestigious award have achieved excellence in environmental stewardship and sustainability, demonstrating environmental leadership in their industry.

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“Highwire’s Platinum Safety Award is a validation of our commitment to drive towards zero safety incidents,” said Lori Palmer, VP of Marketing at ChemTreat. “Whether it is within our own production facilities or at the customer’s site, protecting our associates is one of our highest priorities. Safety is at the heart of our business system processes that underpin our culture of continuous improvement.”

The Platinum Safety Award is presented to companies who score between 95 and 100 on Highwire’s Safety Assessment and is only achieved by the top 5% of Highwire contractors.

“Management systems are critical to any company’s ability to deliver successful outcomes and, most importantly, to keep their employees safe. ChemTreat, Inc. has done a remarkable job implementing a strong safety management system resulting in exceptional safety performance and results,” says David Tibbetts, CSP, Highwire’s Chief Safety Officer.

Highwire’s Safety Assessment reviews a company’s historic and current safety performance. The program provides a thorough, objective, and consistent evaluation of company performance so clients and contractors can identify, monitor, and mitigate risks more effectively. The results provide a strong indicator of how a contractor values safety and serve as a reliable predictor of future performance.

View ChemTreat’s Highwire Network Profile here.

About ChemTreat: ChemTreat’s expertise in water and process treatment solutions spans a variety of industries, including data centers, hospitals, and universities. With an experienced team of technical and field representatives, ChemTreat has developed a robust portfolio of products and services that helps facilities maintain and enhance operational efficiency while meeting their environmental goals.  

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GLEN ALLEN, Va., (July 25, 2023) — ChemTreat, Inc. a Virginia-based company, has partnered with two environmentally conscious organizations in its local community to provide funding for new projects and volunteer opportunities to its associates.

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, Virginia will receive $15,000 from ChemTreat to upgrade the greenhouse in their Children’s Garden. The greenhouse provides educational opportunities for local elementary and middle school students. Field trips to the greenhouse allow the children a chance to become immersed in nature and learn about climate change, water conservation, botany, and more as part of their STEM education.

“Our Garden serves an outdoor classroom for the community, welcoming thousands of school children each year,” said Brian Trader, President and CEO at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. “We’re grateful to ChemTreat for assistance in upgrading the Children’s Garden greenhouse, which is an important part of the field trip experience. This improvement will help us connect young people to plants, inspiring them to explore and conserve nature.”

Lewis Ginter also offers corporate associates volunteer opportunities involving planting, clean-up, and light maintenance projects, or to participate in educational events and work in the community garden, which supports a local food pantry.

The James River Association will also receive $15,000 from ChemTreat. As a “Mussel” Corporate Partner, ChemTreat can sponsor a student scholarship and offer associates a variety of volunteer opportunities, from monitoring water quality and planting trees to removing invasive species and assisting with educational events.

“Supporting the oldest and largest river conservation group in Virginia aligns with our purpose of continuous improvement, innovation, building the best team, and protecting our environment,” said VP of Marketing Lori Palmer. “We believe a healthy James River will support our thriving community. We look forward to seeing how our volunteers’ time along with our financial commitment will help JRA move the river’s health to a Grade A.”

As a recognized leader in industrial water treatment, ChemTreat understands the importance of protecting natural resources. We are excited to partner with local organizations whose missions reflect ours and with whom we can work to promote educational outreach, participate in volunteer opportunities, and advance our mission to maximize the power of water.

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EcoVadis is a collaborative rating system that uses 21 criteria across seven management indicators to evaluate how well a company has integrated sustainability principles into its business. Based on leading industry standards such as GRI, UNGC, and ISO 26000, and overseen by an international scientific community, EcoVadis measures performance by assessing a company’s policies, actions, and results in the areas of environmental impact, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.

Committed to fostering sustainability in its own operations and helping its customers improve their environmental impact, ChemTreat was recently upgraded from a Bronze to a Silver EcoVadis rating. With a material increase in its overall score, this aligns perfectly with the company’s broader goals around developing an impactful environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy.

“We are delighted to be recognized in the top 20% of companies that have been evaluated by EcoVadis. Our Silver status demonstrates our commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, building the best team, and protecting our environment,” said Lori Palmer, Vice President of Marketing. “We have evolved our sustainability strategy towards a more holistic view of our key business practices. This external validation acknowledges our progress in this endeavor.”

Recognizing the importance of protecting natural resources, ChemTreat will continue to work on advancing environmental efforts in its operations while developing best-in-class solutions to help its customers achieve meaningful reductions in water and energy usage and lower greenhouse gas emissions.  

Learn More About ChemTreat

ChemTreat’s expertise in water and process treatment solutions spans a variety of industries, including food and beverage, automotive, chemical, hydrocarbon processing, metals, mining, power, and pulp and paper. It also serves commercial and institutional customers, including data centers, district energy providers, universities, government buildings, and hospitals. ChemTreat has developed a robust product portfolio that helps industrial facilities maintain and enhance operational efficiency while meeting their environmental goals.  

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How ChemTreat Helps DOE Facilities

ChemTreat currently provides services to multiple DOE locations. We help these facilities improve their process operations while reducing water, chemical, and energy costs.

Get Actionable Insights with Sustainability Assessments

Our experienced sales and technical staff offer sustainability assessments of all on-site water systems to identify potential gaps, issues, and inefficiencies. Based on the data gathered, our team then provides recommendations for process improvement and innovative technologies to help sites meet their environmental goals.

Request Sustainability Assessment

Make Data-Driven Decisions Through Intelligent Water Management

Our intelligent water management program CTVista^®+ helps DOE customers make real-time, data-driven decisions to optimize their critical water treatment operations, enhancing the support provided by our local teams.

CTVista+ offers a powerful set of consultative tools for enhanced water management.

• Captures data from sensors, controllers, and operators
• Sends system alerts to on-site personnel
• Tracks KPIs to calculate return on investment
• Provides dashboards and scheduled reports for easy data visibility
• Tracks inventory

Request a Free Consultation

Are you ready to enhance water system efficiency at your DOE site? Contact us today to schedule a consultation.

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In keeping with our sustainability goals, we want to recognize our customers’ accomplishments in continuous and innovative sustainability initiatives with an award for environmental performance, education/outreach, or innovation.

Our Power of Water Award reflects our customers’ environmental leadership in their industry and locality.

We will be announcing the first recipients of this award soon – stay tuned!

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This spring, ChemTreat expanded its longstanding partnership with the VCU College of Engineering to co-lecture a course on Water Essentials, teaching the fundamentals of industrial water treatment and its vital importance for environmental sustainability.

This specialized course provided aspiring chemical and life science engineers a unique opportunity to learn from real-life water treatment applications. A variety of technical experts from ChemTreat with decades of combined experience served as guest lecturers.

“It has been exciting to share our knowledge of water treatment with the students at the VCU College of Engineering and introduce them to an industry that they may not have known existed,” said ChemTreat’s Wendy McKinnon, Vice President of Applied Technology.

The course, led by Professor and Associate Chair of the Department of Chemical and Life Science Engineering James K. Ferri, Ph.D., covers topics ranging from natural water sources and pretreatment to microbiological monitoring and sustainability practices. The course examined the most important water applications, covering water chemistry and its impact on critical industrial processes including steam generation, heat exchanger and steam condenser cooling, high-purity water production, and wastewater treatment. 

According to McKinnon, “this idea has been developing for a few years. Finally, this year, with the assistance of Dr. Ferri, we were able to make it come to fruition.”

Dr. Ferri said of the partnership, “working with the industry-leading technical experts at ChemTreat has been a very rewarding experience. The breadth of perspective and experience of the ChemTreat technical experts is invaluable to students – both in their professional development and technical mastery of the subject matter. The Department of Chemical and Life Science Engineering is very grateful for the partnership opportunity.”

The ongoing partnership allows students to become familiar with the industry and gives ChemTreat an opportunity to interact with, impact, and prepare the next generation of chemical engineers with industry-specific, practical content.

ChemTreat’s Historical Collaboration with the VCU College of Engineering

ChemTreat’s relationship with the VCU College of Engineering began in 1996 when ChemTreat acted as a sponsor for the Materials Lab.

Russ Wilkins, ChemTreat Senior Vice President of Applied Technology, stated that the partnership grew when ChemTreat was utilizing the  Nanomaterials Core Characterization Facility, “before we created the new Innovation Center, and that evolved into us assisting some of their people in the chemical engineering department and the chemistry department in their senior projects.”

ChemTreat has sponsored capstone projects for seniors in the VCU Engineering program since 2015, overseeing and working with students to conduct research. ChemTreat-sponsored capstone projects have earned first place in the annual expo at VCU three years in a row.

Wilkins also credits the continued expansion of the partnership to the VCU College of Engineering Chair and Professor in the Department of Chemical and Life Science Engineering, B. Frank Gupton, Ph.D.

ChemTreat currently employs over a dozen VCU graduates throughout its Research and Development, Technical Services, and Analytical groups and often recruits from the VCU College of Engineering.

Looking Ahead

ChemTreat looks forward to supporting future engineers in the VCU College of Engineering, sponsoring capstone projects, and providing practical industry knowledge to help better prepare students for a future career in the field.

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Buecker’s responsibilities will include providing feedback on the Water Technology editorial calendar, recommending candidates for editorial initiatives, and contributing annual editorial articles to the publication.

“I was pleased and honored to be invited to serve on the Water Technology editorial board,” says Buecker. “The function of most interest to me will be providing input on important water treatment issues facing our country and other areas of the world, and given my background, those issues related to industrial water use and discharge.”

Buecker has been writing for technical trade publications since 1987 and has been published by Water Technology, Power Engineering, Chemical Processing, and PPCHEM^®, among others. He has also served as a contributing editor for Power Engineering magazine. He joined ChemTreat in January 2018.

As a company committed to technical excellence in the water treatment field, ChemTreat is proud of Buecker’s achievements and looks forward to his contributions on the Water Technology Advisory Board.

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GLEN ALLEN, Va., (Feb. 5, 2021) – ChemTreat, Inc. (ChemTreat) has received a Platinum Safety Award from ConstructSecure, Inc. This award is presented to companies that register a safety score of 95% or greater in the Safety Assessment Program administered by ConstructSecure.

“Platinum status is not easily achieved. ChemTreat, Inc. has demonstrated a remarkable commitment to implementing safety management systems resulting in exceptionally low incident rates,” said ConstructSecure CEO Garrett Burke.

ConstructSecure is a cloud-based, mobile platform that empowers smart risk management decision-making for its clients. The Safety Assessment Program reviews company safety performance and safety management systems. It provides a thorough evaluation of company performance so clients can monitor and manage risk appropriately.

ChemTreat is proud to receive this award. Our company is committed to conducting its business in an environmentally responsible manner, in compliance with all applicable environmental, health and safety laws and regulations, and in a manner that promotes and protects the health and safety of our associates, customers, and members of our local communities worldwide.

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GLEN ALLEN, Va., (Sept. 30, 2020) — ChemTreat, Inc. (ChemTreat), a recognized leader in industrial water treatment, is proud to announce the opening of its new 25,000-square-foot applied technology laboratory in Ashland, Va. This new laboratory facility provides designated space and advanced analytical equipment for specialized on-site testing of ultra-high purity water samples through more complex produced-water samples.  

The laboratory expansion will decrease turnaround time of customer water samples and help replicate difficult-to-treat water conditions to develop new product formulations. A dedicated flammables laboratory was also constructed to provide an environment to expand testing capabilities for the hydrocarbon and chemicals processing industries.  

“We have substantially expanded and enhanced our analytical capabilities to support our customers’ operations,” said Senior Vice President of Applied Technology Russ Wilkins. “This new facility represents our commitment to innovation and our dedication to delivering the highest level of water treatment service for our clients.”

Located across from the ChemTreat East Coast manufacturing hub, the lab is designed with state-of-the-art safety and energy-efficient features, including a once-through air ventilation system to provide 100% fresh air, flow sensors, and alarms for fume hoods.  

With the opening of this analytical facility, ChemTreat is increasing its capacity for future growth and ensuring best-in-class support for its water treatment service teams and valued customers locally and throughout the Americas.

About ChemTreat

ChemTreat is a recognized leader in industrial water treatment. Our proprietary solutions allow customers to reduce water, chemical, and energy costs, extend asset life, improve process operations, and reduce downtime. ChemTreat’s expertise spans a variety of industries, including automotive, food and beverage, chemical, hydrocarbon processing, metals, mining, power, and pulp and paper. We also serve commercial and institutional customers, including data centers, district energy providers, universities, government buildings, and hospitals. Our company has developed a robust product portfolio for the prevention of corrosion, scale, and biofouling in critical heat transfer systems and advanced polymers for industrial wastewater.  To learn more about ChemTreat, visit www.chemtreat.com.  

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The NAWI was selected by the U.S. Department of Energy to lead the Water Desalination Hub, created to fulfill the vision of a circular U.S. water economy powered by nontraditional water desalination. Its key goals are to secure water supplies, develop technologies to enable pipe parity, and enhance U.S. economic, environmental, and energy security.

The NAWI includes more than 35 members and over 180 organizations. It is led by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, and the National Technology Laboratory. Major partners include the Electric Power Research Institute, the Water Research Foundation, and the State of California Department of Water Resources.

Kevin Boudreaux works for ChemTreat’s Tech Staff group, supporting sales engineers and customers globally. He has published papers in journals such as PPCHEM and Power Magazine on topics ranging from chemistry applications to performance monitoring, and is very active in industry-related conferences and seminars.

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Glen Allen, Virginia – (June 17, 2020) –  ChemTreat, Inc. (ChemTreat) is honored to receive the 2019 Supplier of the Year Award from the Boeing Company in the Sustainability category. ChemTreat provides cooling, closed loop, and boiler water treatment at multiple Boeing locations across the United States since 2012 in alliance with Boeing’s Go 4 Zero safety program.

During the years of partnership, ChemTreat has implemented cost savings project tracking and provided our innovative CTVista^®+ monitoring software to document key performance indicators (KPIs).

ChemTreat’s high-level technical support and water system audits at all participating facilities has been key to our success in understanding Boeing’s unique system needs and solving Boeing’s water treatment and savings challenges. We implement the Danaher Business System (DBS) created by our parent company Danaher Corporation to focus our services on continuous improvement and align with Boeing’s Goals, Behaviors, and Values in order to provide customized water treatment solutions.

We are proud of our partnership and look forward to supporting the Boeing Company in helping achieving their water savings goals for years to come.

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To maintain the quality of building water systems, there are a number of resources available that address concerns and actions to take, such as a regular flushing program.

The best plan of action is to have a Water Management Program that addresses building water quality, including instances when building water systems are shut down or inactive. Note that the guidance provided below is general, and all buildings and systems are different and have unique needs. 

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Maintaining or Restoring Water Quality with No or Low Use and Checklist: Restoring Water Quality in Buildings for Reopening

Coronavirus Building Flushing Guidance from the Environmental Science, Policy & Research Institute

Purdue University Center for Plumbing Safety FAQ and study on water quality in low-occupancy and shutdown buildings.

ASHRAE FAQs, including technical resources for HVAC maintenance.

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• Non-essential international and domestic business travel ban
• Mandatory self-quarantine measures for associates at risk of exposure
• Cancellation or postponement of all internal and external meetings of more than 10 people
• Work from home for associates, where feasible, and social distancing within offices and manufacturing sites

Business continuity for our customers remains a priority. We will remain in continual contact with our suppliers, partners, and customers to identify any potential impact to the supply chain and act accordingly. We will provide periodic updates directly to our customers and vendors if there are material changes to our outlook. 

This is a quickly-changing situation and we, like you, will continue to monitor developments. Please reach out to your local representative for additional details. We appreciate your understanding. 

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Construction is anticipated to take approximately one year, and the work will be undertaken by Century Construction. The new facility will help create up to 20 new jobs over the next 10 years.

This laboratory will provide advanced capabilities to support ChemTreat’s global base of industrial water treatment customers with industry-leading water analysis. It will also feature state-of-the-art research and development facilities to enable ChemTreat to develop new technologies and solutions for its customers in both the industrial water treatment and oil and gas sectors.

ChemTreat recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. Incorporated in 1968 by Harrison R. Tyler and William P. Simmons, ChemTreat is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia and has manufacturing facilities across the United States. Its field representatives provide industrial water treatment chemical sales and related services throughout North and South America.

Employing over 2,000 people, ChemTreat has grown to become a leader in the water treatment industry and is committed to continued growth. Its proprietary solutions help customers reduce their water, chemical, and energy costs, extend their asset life, improve their process operations, and reduce their downtime. ChemTreat has water treatment expertise in a variety of industries, from automotive, power, and paper to mining, fuel processing, and commercial and institutional facilities such as data centers and government buildings.

The laboratory represents a $10-million investment in ChemTreat’s continued expansion.

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