Gurtler Acquires Chemical Company

Posted July 15, 2014 at 5:31 pm

Gurtler Industries Inc., South Holland, IL, recently purchased Hite Chemical Systems, according to a news release. Hite is a specialty laundry chemical business based in Canton, OH, that serves customers across the United States and Mexico.

“Hite Chemical Systems is a great addition for Gurtler,” said Gurtler Industries CEO Greg Gurtler. “Hite’s commitment to superior customer service aligns with the Gurtler philosophy. Plus the Hite business unit that served Mexico will be a great addition to Gurtler’s existing operations there.”

Hite Chemical’s principal owner, David Hite, has come on board at Gurtler as a sales manager to continue managing the primary customers that Hite Chemical served, according to the release.

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