Quala makes strategic Canadian acquisition with ProKleen purchase

Jan. 28, 2014

Quala, North America's leader in IBC and bulk transportation services as well as comprehensive sustainable container solutions, announced January 24 that it had acquired ProKleen, Canada's only full-service commercial food grade tank wash facility, also specializing in chemical tank cleaning and ISO tank container depot services.

"The purchase of ProKleen is a strong strategic move for us at this time as we continue to expand our North American footprint," said Mike Bauer, Quala chief executive officer. "Acquiring ProKleen with a strong reputation and solid customer base is consistent with our growth strategy moving into 2014. As we expand, we want to maximize our service offerings to existing customers by strategically moving into new markets with new and enhanced services."

Both the Oakville ON and Concord ON ProKleen locations are committed to sustainability, corporate social responsibility, continuous improvement and protecting the environment through strict safety standards that meet or exceed industry standards. ProKleen's sustainable initiatives, such as grey water usage, digestion tanks, replacement of toxic cleaners with more environmentally safe defoamers and acids, and the utilization of flocculent clay blends and filters to reduce and clean the effluent going into the waste stream enhance Quala's commitment to environmental stewardship.

"This is an exciting time for Quala," said President Terry O'Brien. "The ProKleen acquisition allows us to continue expanding our national footprint, while enhancing the services provided by the previous owners, with increased focus on safety, environmental stewardship and service metrics. The addition of these two facilities expands our customer base, while offering existing customers access to the most robust facility network in the industry."

Quala is a privately owned company, providing sustainable container solutions to the chemical, oil and gas, transportation, food and beverage, automotive and environmental services industries. Quala now operates nearly 60 locations in 26 states and Canada.