Our story...so far! Ostrem Chemical Co. Ltd. specializes in the development and manufacturing of commercial cleaning compounds and specialty chemicals. Donald Ostrem began this Edmonton-based family business in 1963. Today his grandchildren, Ben Tungland, Erik Tungland and Sarah Tungland, own and operate Ostrem Chemical together. Don was a one-man show for many years and beginnings were humble. He would put on a suit to make sales calls, then come back to the shop, put on his coveralls and go to work. He’d change yet again to deliver the products before donning his suit to head out on another sales call. Eventually Don was in a position to hire, and the fourth person he hired was the man that would marry his daughter the following year, Roar Tungland. Fast forward to 1987 when Roar was presented with the chance to purchase the company, which he did by mortgaging everything he had. Later that same year, it was struck by the infamous Edmonton tornado, which destroyed the plant. The future looked bleak, but with a name like Roar, you don’t give up easy. Roar went sifting through the rubble and found the company’s server. He dried it out with a hair dryer and within two days he, along with the help of dedicated employees, had the plant up and running again despite the missing walls and damaged roof. With borrowed equipment, outsourced materials and a whole lot of determination, Ostrem Chemical got back on its feet. As years went by, the business grew and expanded into the building next door, effectively doubling the manufacturing space. By the time 2009 rolled around, business was booming. There were over 40 employees and more than 500 products. However, Roar was getting ready to retire and asked his three kids if they would be interested in purchasing the company, which they were. However, Ben, Erik and Sarah face some discouraging statistics. Only 50% of second generation companies and only 10% of third generation companies succeed and remain viable businesses. The main problem is a lack of passion when a business is passed down. Luckily, there is no lack of passion for running this one. Present Day Ostrem Chemical still focuses on chemical cleaning products today. We craft and manufacture automotive cleaners, degreasers, commercial dishwasher detergents, laundry detergents, all-purpose cleaners, and many other cleaners for farm and dairy equipment. Essentially, we focus on the same chemical solutions we always have, and continually improving our products and offerings to all of our new and existing customers. While we have many products, you won’t see a lot of Ostrem Chemical logos around. We encourage our distributors to private label our products and create their own brands and marketing strategies. We do this because we want to provide them with control over the product. When an end-user runs out of something and needs to re-order, they deal with the distributor, not us. This ensures that the distributor’s marketing efforts don’t go to waste. They are able to acquire repeat sales based on their customer service and marketing even though that same product may be available under another brand. This ideology also allows us to keep a fairly small sales force and focus on finding companies that want to distribute and sell our products. It also allows us to fulfill the needs of our customers by creating unique and customized products for their needs and their customers’ needs. We are proud of our company’s history, and its way of doing business, and very much look forward to continuing on in the future.

Janitorial Products Our line of janitorial products is our most extensive line. We can provide quality products that clean, sanitize and/or disinfect everything from floors, toilets, and dishes to hands, carpets and windows. A small job may require one of our all-purpose cleaners, but we can also offer concentrated degreasers and acid products for the toughest scale and grime. These products are invaluable to restaurants, schools, hospitals, commercial buildings and countless other establishments. All Purpose Cleaners & Degreasers Warewash & Kitchen Products Sanitizers – Disinfectants Other Floor Finishes & Sealers Carpet Cleaners Bowl, Porcelain & Tile Cleaners Hand Cleaners

Water Treatment Products In order to keep boilers and cooling towers running safely and efficiently, scale, corrosion and fouling must all be managed effectively. We have products necessary for treating and maintaining all types of boilers and cooling towers, including algaecides and biocides. In terms of antifreeze, we offer wide range of inhibited glycol products. These include varying dilutions of either ethylene glycol or non-toxic propylene glycol. Boiler & Cooling Water Compounds Descaling Glycol Products

Dairy & Farm Products Dairy farms play an important role in our lives, and Ostrem Chemical has the products necessary to maintain milk safety and quality. Our dairy and farm line includes circulation cleaners, acid cleaners, and sanitizers all for use in tanks, pipelines and for manual cleaning and sanitizing of utensils. We also have a variety of teat dips and udder washes that are licensed by Health Canada with Drug Identification Numbers. Circulation & Manual Cleaners Sanitizers Acid Cleaners Other

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We are excited to provide our customer with these services. Services Services Section Product Development Our sales and technical staff are always available to help recommend products for your cleaning requirements. With over 500 existing formulas, odds are we have what you are looking for. However, if you do require something unique or specific, our knowledgeable chemists are skilled at creating formulas perfectly suited for the task, at the right concentration and at the right price. Our well-equipped lab is on-site, so projects like this can be completed quickly and efficiently! Scalable Production With over a dozen blend tanks, we are able to manufacture over 500 proven formulas for packaging in a variety of containers from 500 mL bottles to bulk tanker trucks. Custom Blending We offer a comprehensive product development line and have the capability to blend chemicals according to our customers’ individual requirements. Bring us your formula and have it manufactured according to our strict ISO 9001:2015 quality controls. Our facility is licensed by Health Canada for the blending and packaging of pharmaceuticals. Graphics Department Our qualified in-house art department produces private labels from start to finish for a one-time set-up charge. Labels are printed in-house on state of the art label printers and the design and content can be adjusted as needed. You can add your own logo, and choose colours and styles that best reflect your company. Our graphics department can also assist in developing marketing material to further increase recognition of your brand. This may include things like small brochures, or one-page handouts on new products.

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Food Plant Products Food processing plants may be one of the most critical places in which to maintain impeccable cleanliness and sanitation. We have products that clean, degrease, emulsify and sanitize. These come in many forms, depending on their intended applications: foaming, non-foaming, acids, and alkalis. Our products, combined with a thorough sanitation procedure and routine, will ensure a healthy food processing environment. Circulation & Low Foaming Cleaners Foaming Alkaline Cleaners Foaming Acid Cleaners Non-Foaming Acid Cleaners Other Food Plant Products

A Brief Overview of QUAT Disinfectants What is the difference between cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting? Read this to learn more and find out which products you need to achieve the results you want. Read More Car Wash Products Selection Guide Use this guide to directly compare the various product options for car washes, presprays, drying agents, and specialty chemicals available for all types of car wash applications. Read More Aluminum Cleaners and Brighteners Here are the products Ostrem Chemical offers for brightening aluminum tanker trailers. Read More A Thorough Guide to Laundry This guide describes all of the ins and outs of commercial laundry. Read More A Thorough Guide to Warewash All you need to know about warewash and the products you need. Read More Warewash Products Flow Chart A handy diagram illustrating the differences between Low Temp, High Temp and Bar Glass Dishwashers and the products they require. Read More Formula for Correcting Boiler Glycol Freeze Points How to get the right amount of glycol into a boiler to achieve the freeze point you’re looking for. Read More Advantages of Becoming an Ostrem Chemical Distributor See the benefits of becoming an Ostrem Chemical distibutor. Read More

Automotive Products Whether you are looking for a detergent to clean the average family car in an automatic car wash, or a more heavy duty product for farming equipment or industrial trucks and trailers, we have it. Our automotive products include car and truck washes, waxes, tire shine, and aluminum brighteners. These can be used in pressure washers, touchless car washes, foaming brush car washes or manual applications. Car & Truck Wash Specialty Items

Laundry Products There is no avoiding laundry. Hotels, restaurants, hospitals and even machine shops can create a ton of it. When our products are used in conjunction with dispensing equipment and commercial machines, much can be accomplished using very little. Ostrem Chemical has a complete line of laundry products in both powdered and liquid forms. These include: detergents, sours, softeners, alkalis, bleaches, oxygen bleach, and emulsifiers. Though most products are designed for commercial machines, many can also be used in traditional and high-efficiency domestic-type washers. Detergents Bleach Other Sour & Softeners

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