History

“Simply put, we are the world’s leading authority on dry calcium chloride packaging and distribution.”

History of Cal-Chlor

Since its inception more than three decades ago, Cal-Chlor has experienced exceptional growth by aligning with major service companies serving the U.S. and international markets. Our overall growth strategy is continuously evolving around around our core fundamental principal of “specializing” commodity based business — and no other company in the world has achieved the success.

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Warehouse stocked with calcium chloride pallets for agricultural use, highlighting high-quality products, worldwide delivery, and customer service.
Man examines Cal-Chlor calcium chloride packaging, linked to oil and gas industry distribution, showcasing exceptional growth.
1982
1982
Cal-Chlor Corporation is founded

Cal-Chlor Corporation is founded in Opelousas, Louisiana by Owner and Chairman Mark Hanna

1983
1983
Facilities and Partnerships

Updated from a warehouse for calcium chloride products to a full-line repackaging facility serving the oil and gas industry

 

Partnered with Dow Chemical as their exclusive supplier of calcium chloride and worldwide marketing arm for the oil and gas industry

1985
1985
Expanding Capabilities

Grinding capabilities are added to the Opelousas facility to produce calcium chloride powder (Cal-Chlor 94-97% is now one of our major product lines)

1996
1996
Acquisitions and Expansion

Cal-Chlor acquires a repackaging operation in Ludington, Michigan and invests millions of dollars to upgrade the facility

2005
2005
A Third Location

Cal-Chlor’s third location, another repackaging facility was constructed in Piscataway, New Jersey

 

This facility is used exclusively for contract ice and snow-related blending and packaging

2009
2009
Strong Relationships

Dow Chemical sells its calcium chloride business to Occidental Chemical

 

Cal-Chlor continues to have a strong business relationship as their contract packaging customer and supplier of calcium-chloride related products

2023
2023
Continued Growth

Cal-Chlor continues to experience exceptional growth throughout the United States and into international markets

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