--- title: Our Blog | Company News description: Company News | Stay updated with current news, best practices and advice you can use. --- [![HydroChemSystems\_4C-reverse-stacked-ESOP](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/hubfs/New%20Logos/reverse%20logo/reverse%20logo%20svg/HydroChemSystems_4C-reverse-stacked-ESOP.svg "HydroChemSystems_4C-reverse-stacked-ESOP")](https://hydrochemsystems.com/) - [Automated Truck Systems](https://hydrochemsystems.com/automated-truck-systems/) - [Private Fleets](https://hydrochemsystems.com/automated-truck-systems/private-fleets/) - [Commercial & Retail](https://hydrochemsystems.com/automated-truck-systems/commercial-retail-public-fleet-wash/) - [Bus Wash Systems](https://hydrochemsystems.com/automated-truck-systems/bus-wash-systems/) - [Waste & Municipal](https://hydrochemsystems.com/automated-truck-systems/waste-municipal-fleet-wash-systems/) - [Heavy Duty](https://hydrochemsystems.com/automated-truck-systems/heavy-duty/) - [Biosecurity](https://hydrochemsystems.com/automated-truck-systems/biosecurity-wash/) - [Undercarriage](https://hydrochemsystems.com/automated-truck-systems/undercarriage-only/) - [Chemicals](https://hydrochemsystems.com/chemicals/) - [Truck Wash Soaps](https://hydrochemsystems.com/chemicals/truck-wash-soaps/) - [Specialty Fleet Products](https://hydrochemsystems.com/chemicals/specialty-fleet-products/) - [Degreasers](https://hydrochemsystems.com/chemicals/degreasers-and-floor/) - [Mobile Fleet Solutions](https://hydrochemsystems.com/mobile-fleet-solutions/) - [About Us](https://hydrochemsystems.com/about-us/) - [Blog](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/) - [Case Studies](https://hydrochemsystems.com/about-us/case-studies/) - [Careers](https://hydrochemsystems.com/about-us/careers/) [GET A QUOTE](https://hydrochemsystems.com/contact-us/) [GET A QUOTE](https://hydrochemsystems.com/contact-us/) # Blog - [All Posts](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com) - [Education & Knowledge](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/tag/education-knowledge) - [Fleet Washing Tips](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/tag/fleet-washing-tips) - [Detergents](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/tag/detergents) - [Automated Wash](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/tag/automated-wash) - [Mobile Washing](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/tag/mobile-washing) - [Company News](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/tag/company-news) - [Pressure Washers](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/tag/pressure-washers) Search ![waves-grey-short\_2](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/hubfs/HydroChemSystems_Feb2026/Images/waves-grey-short_2.svg) ## All Posts ## Company news [Chad Reiffer](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/author/chad-reiffer) 06/04/2026 #### [HCS Wins ESOP Company of the Year 2026](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/hcs-wins-esop-of-the-year-2026) "We act like owners." It's not just one of our core values. It's in the DNA of who Hydro-Chem Systems is and what has shaped our continued evolution since we were formed in 1971 as a 100% employee-owned company. Through its ESOP (employee stock ownership plan) status, Hydro-Chem Systems is a proud member of theMichigan Chapter ESOP Association, a community of… [Read More](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/hcs-wins-esop-of-the-year-2026) [Chad Reiffer](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/author/chad-reiffer) 05/29/2026 #### [How to Know If Your Pressure Washing Distributor Is Actually Qualified](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/how-to-know-if-your-pressure-washing-distributor-is-qualified) How do you know if a pressure washing or chemical distributor is actually qualified? The sales rep sounds confident. The quote looks reasonable. But when your equipment goes down or your soap underperforms, and you need it back working fast, that's when you find out whether they can deliver. [Read More](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/how-to-know-if-your-pressure-washing-distributor-is-qualified) [Chad Reiffer](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/author/chad-reiffer) 05/21/2026 #### [Hydro-Chem Systems Returns to Wash & Learn Midwest](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/wash-and-learn-midwest-2026) Hydro-Chem Systems proudly returned as a sponsor and presenter at Wash & Learn Midwest, the free education and training event hosted byWash Works Supply in Schaumburg, IL. This was the third time the event had been hosted, and once again it drew over 500 registered attendees. The event combined outdoor hands-on pressure washing training with packed classroom seminars… [Read More](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/wash-and-learn-midwest-2026) [Chad Reiffer](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/author/chad-reiffer) 04/22/2025 #### [Announcing New Soaps for 2025: Clean Better, Save Time](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/2025-new-soaps-chemistry) Looking to get your fleet cleaner in less time? Hydro-Chem Systems is excited to announce additions to our soap lineup for 2025 to help you do just that. As we mark nearly 55 years in the fleet washing industry, we're excited to launch six new soaps and a more concentrated format to solve your toughest cleaning challenges. [Read More](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/2025-new-soaps-chemistry) [Chad Reiffer](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/author/chad-reiffer) 11/05/2024 #### [PowerClean 2024 Wrap-Up](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/powerclean-ceta-pwna-2024) The 2024 PowerClean trade show has officially wrapped up. After the success of the 2023 event in Arizona, this year’s convention returned to Florida and didn’t disappoint. Hydro-Chem Systems was proud to be a sponsor and exhibitor at this year’s event. [Read More](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/powerclean-ceta-pwna-2024) [Chad Reiffer](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/author/chad-reiffer) 11/04/2024 #### [Celebrating Employee Ownership Month at Hydro-Chem Systems](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/employee-ownership-month-2024) Every October, the Hydro-Chem Systems team celebrates Employee Ownership Month to remind people what a powerful tool ESOPs are for employee and ownership engagement. [Read More](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/employee-ownership-month-2024) [Jim Voss](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/author/jim-voss) 05/22/2024 #### [Hydro-Chem Systems Recognized as One of Michigan’s ‘50 Companies to Watch’](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/2024-50-company-to-watch-award-winner) We are thrilled to announce that Hydro-Chem Systems (HCS), a leading provider of fleet washing solutions based in West Michigan, has been selected as one of Michigan’s '50 Companies to Watch'! [Read More](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/2024-50-company-to-watch-award-winner) [Chad Reiffer](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/author/chad-reiffer) 11/27/2023 #### [Hydro-Chem Systems Celebrates Employee Ownership Month](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/employee-ownership-month-2023) October was Employee Ownership Month, and Hydro-Chem Systems is proud to be a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP). We spent this month celebrating! [Read More](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/employee-ownership-month-2023) [Amanda](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/author/amanda) 07/12/2023 #### [Hydro-Chem Systems Named One of West Michigan's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/best-brightest-company-award) We are thrilled to announce that Hydro-Chem Systems has been recognized as one of West Michigan's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in 2023. This prestigious award, presented by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR), underscores our unwavering commitment to employee engagement and positions us as an employer of choice. [Read More](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/best-brightest-company-award) [Hydro-Chem Sales](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/author/hydro-chem-sales) 10/25/2022 #### [PowerClean 2022 Wrap Up | Hydro-Chem Systems with CETA & PWNA](https://blog.hydrochemsystems.com/powerclean-2022) Hydro-Chem Systems proudly returned to the 2022 PowerClean Show hosted in Orlando at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort. “PowerClean” is a joint convention hosted by two separate organizations, PWNA (Power Washers of North America) and CETA (Cleaning Equipment Trade Association). 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