ABout Us
Who We Are
We help private fleet owners, cities, schools, farms, and mobile washers clean more in less time
At Hydro-Chem Systems, we help private fleet owners, municipalities, schools, farms, manufacturers, and mobile washers across North America clean their vehicles in less time while maintaining high quality standards.
The Hydro-Chem Systems Difference
100% employee owned business
5-star customer rated
More than 50 years in business
Michigan’s ESOP Company of the Year
Why Partner with Hydro-Chem Systems?
We are passionate about WOWING our customers with the best fleet washing solution possible
We Actually Teach You How This Works
We don’t just drop off equipment and disappear. We show you how chemistry, pressure, and application work together — so you understand why things work, not just that they do. You end up washing faster, with less scrubbing, and spending less per truck.
We Give You the Complete Solution
We engineer the wash systems and formulate the soaps — together. That means everything works the way it should, and when you call with a question, we actually know the answer.
Low Cost-Per-Wash & Equipment That Lasts
Our detergents are concentrated, our equipment is built to last, and we’re not disappearing after the sale. You wash more trucks in less time, with less downtime.
One Guy, One Pressure Washer, One Truck
We started in 1971 as a one-man mobile washing operation
As word spread, we opened a physical wash bay so fleets could bring their trucks to us. It worked — until customers started asking if they could just buy the soaps and equipment to wash their own fleets.
That’s when Hydro-Chem Systems was born.
2002
In 2002, we did something most companies don’t: we made every employee an owner. Not as a gimmick, but because the people doing the work deserved a stake in what we were building.
Today, we’re still 100% employee owned. No private equity. No shareholders demanding we cut corners for quarterly profits. Just people who care about doing this right.
2017
By 2017, we’d outgrown our old building. We moved into a 50,000+ square foot facility — more than double our previous space — to keep up with demand.
Today
Today, we serve thousands of customers across North America — truck fleets, government agencies, asphalt companies, commercial washes, transit authorities, and more. But we’re still similar to the same company that started with one guy and a pressure washer, just trying to help people get their trucks clean.
Our employees aren’t just workers — they’re owners. They have families, homes, hobbies, and lives outside of work. But when they’re here, they care about what we build and who we build it for. That’s rare, and it shows in our work.
The Hydro-Chem Systems Difference
Our Proven Process
Here’s exactly what happens when you work with us — from first call to long-term support
Step 1
Introduction
- About us
- About you
- The process
Step 2
Consultation
- Application
- Issues & objectives
- Expectations defined
Step 3
Demonstration
- Proven performance
- Customized solution
- Calculate cost-per-wash
Step 4
Implementation
- On-time delivery
- Set-up
- Start-up
Step 5
Dedication
- You get a dedicated account manager
- We handle maintenance and service
- We keep improving your system over time
Our Values
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We Act Like Owners (because we are)
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On This Team We Fight For The Inch
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We Do The Right Thing
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We Are Compassionate
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Excellence is an Attitude
100% Employee-Owned
In 2002, we made every employee an owner. It changed everything.
When everyone owns part of the company, accountability isn’t just a word in the employee handbook—it’s personal. Our people don’t punch in, do the minimum, and punch out. They genuinely care because your success is their success.
What this means for you
- Decisions get made faster (no corporate bureaucracy)
- We think long-term, not quarter-to-quarter
- The person helping you actually cares about getting it right
Michigan’s ESOP Company of the Year
In 2021 (and 2019!), we were named Michigan’s ESOP Company of the Year. It’s nice recognition, but the real proof is in how we show up for customers every day.
Our Affiliations
What Customers Say
“I have been using Hydrochem products for over a year now and every time I use their products I’m impressed. I feel their products are the best by far. The customer service is top notch and their willingness to help you succeed has been a huge help in growing my business. I highly recommend Hydrochem for all your truck washing needs.”
— Forrest
Ready to wash better?
Let’s talk about your operation and figure out what’ll actually work.
Or call 616-531-6420