Built in 1927 to supply the large textile Centres of Hamilton, Galt and Hespler.
The plant started as Scholler brothers.
In 1980 was acquired by colloids of Canada.
In 1989 was acquired by Rhône-Poulenc.
In 1998 was acquired by Vinings Industries inc.
In 2002 was acquired by Kemira chemicals Canada inc.
The plant has had several expansions:
Pulp & paper, paint defoamers.
High heat intermediates.
Sizing agents for the pulp & paper industry.
Produces defoamers & water soluble polymers for the pulp and paper industry, defoamers for the coatings industry and textile finishing agents used as processing aids.