info@quadrachemicals.com 1-800-681-2313 Visit Quadra.ca HOME INDUSTRIES OUR COMPANY SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY NEWS CONTACT US Home > Our Company > Our History OUR HISTORY A RECORD OF GROWTH – READ MORE ABOUT OUR GROWTH AND EXPANSION IN THE NORTH AMERICAN CHEMICAL AND INGREDIENT DISTRIBUTION BUSINESS. SITE SEARCH Site search: EXPLORE OUR INTERACTIVE TIMELINE Learn more about Quadra’s journey from humble beginnings in 1976 to the successful North American distributor it is today. 1976 FOUNDED Quadra is founded by Tony & Betty Infilise and Lynn & Harlene Bartlett. With small rental offices and public warehouse storage in Montreal and Toronto they secure exclusive Canadian distribution rights with Lord Corporation, which is still one of Quadra’s top supplier partners today. 1985 CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS The Canadian Association of Chemical Distributors (CACD) is founded, with Quadra as one of the initial founding members. Tony Infilise later becomes president of the CACD, promoting Responsible Distribution within the Chemical Industry. 1988 FIRST FACILITY Quadra builds its first facility (Head Office) in Vaudreuil-Dorion (Quebec), consisting of 25,000 sq ft warehouse and a large office space. 1991 PURCHASE OF FACILITY IN BURLINGTON Purchase and renovation of facility in Burlington (Ontario), consisting of 37,000 sq ft warehouse and a large office and conference space. 1992 TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT Inauguration of official TQM (Total Quality Management) program, in line with Continuous Improvement and Responsible Distribution philosophy. 1993 ACQUISITION OF MACKENZIE & FEIMANN IN WESTERN CANADA Additional customer and supplier base and facilities in Delta (BC), Calgary (AB), and Edmonton (AB) rank Quadra among the significant Canadian chemical distributors with strategic national infrastructure. 1993 FIRST IN CHEMICAL INDUSTRY Quadra is among the first in chemical industry to be ISO 9002 certified at all facilities. 2001 ACQUISITION OF GREAT WESTERN CHEMICAL Acquisition of Great West Chemical – Western Canada division. Further strengthens Quadra’s presence in Western Canada and reinforces strong presence in key markets. 2002 TOP 100 CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS Quadra celebrates their first time ranking by CPI Purchasing Magazine in “Top 100 Chemical Distributors in North America” 2003 QUADRA'S NOMINATION Quadra is awarded their first “50 Best Managed Companies in Canada” designation. 2006 RENOVATION AND UPGRADE OF EDMONTON FACILITY Renovation and upgrade of Edmonton facility, increasing bulk and conventional storage capabilities. Purchase of 2nd location in Edmonton - construction of new bulk tankfarm and distribution centre. Increased capacity and ability to handle railcar loading & bulk methanol loading. 2008 ACQUISITION OF PRESCOTT & CO. LTD. AND ZARCHEM Acquisition of Prescott & Co. Ltd. and Zarchem. Addition of strong product lines and customer relationships which are complementary to Quadra’s current business. 2008 TRIPLED WAREHOUSE STORAGE SPACE Renovation & addition of food warehouse to Burlington, Ontario facility. Tripled warehouse storage space, including 30,000 sq ft state of the art food ingredient storage with white room. 2008 NEW CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS IN VAUDREUIL-DORION, QUEBEC Completion of new Corporate Headquarters in Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec. Tripled our capacity including indoor tank facility and state of the art food ingredient storage. Betty Infilise (Director) played a key role in the development, design, and decor of the new facility. 2009 NEW FACILITY IN CLAIRMONT, ALBERTA Completion of new facility in Clairmont, Alberta. State of the art tank farm and distribution centre to service Northern Alberta & British Columbia. 2010 BEST SMALL AND MEDIUM EMPLOYER IN CANADA Quadra is proud to be named "Best Small and Medium Employer in Canada". Quadra continues to retain this designation (most recent award 2015). 2010 ACQUISITION OF TWO CANADIAN DISTRIBUTORS Acquisition of two Canadian distributors. Rene Rivet (Food Ingredients) and Street Chemicals (Pharmaceutical and Nutritional Ingredients). 2011 OPENING OF SALES OFFICES Opening of Saskatchewan (Prince Albert) and Maritimes (Bedford, NS) sales offices. 2011 GOOD DISTRIBUTION PRACTICE Proudly GDP (Good Distribution Practice) certified in Burlington, Ontario and Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec facilities. 2012 LAUNCH INTO NORTHERN US OIL AND GAS MARKET 2015 NEW BRITISH COLUMBIA LOCATION Quadra unveils their newly renovated Delta, British Columbia location. 2015 CANADA’S 50 BEST MANAGED COMPANIES Quadra has been awarded Platinum Status as one of “Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies”. Platinum Club Members are winners which maintain Best Managed status for a minimum of six consecutive years. Quadra was first awarded platinum status in 2009. 2015 TOP 100 CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS Quadra is pleased to be ranked 7th in “Top 100 Chemical Distributors in North America” by CPI Purchasing Magazine. 2016 CACD / RDC For 30 years Quadra has been involved with the Canadian Association of Chemical Distributors (CACD) and is committed to Responsible Distribution. In 2016 the CACD renamed itself to RDC - Responsible Distribution Canada 2016 40TH ANNIVERSARY Quadra is thrilled to be celebrating our 40th Anniversary this year! 2016 QUADRA CHEMICALS INC USA QCI (Quadra Chemicals Inc) USA creation and launch as a full service oil & gas and mining chemicals distributor 2017 QUADRA ACQUIRES CONTINENTAL INGREDIENTS CANADA The added blending capability in Oakville and the specialized value-added technical sales team will be very synergistic with the merged team, and the combined product offering will be very attractive to our clients and suppliers 2017 GREAT PLACE TO WORK® CANADA Quadra is proud to announce that we have been certified as a Great Workplace after a thorough and independent analysis conducted by Great Place to Work® Canada. 2017 WELLNESS AWARD OF CANADA’S SAFEST EMPLOYERS Quadra is the 2017 Silver winner for the Wellness Award of Canada’s Safest Employers. This is a highly sought-after prize, judged by a panel of recognized professionals in the wellness industry. 2019 ACQUISITION OF PLUSPHARMA USA Acquisition of PlusPharma USA, enabling Quadra Ingredients presence in the USA 2021 COMPLETION OF NEW WAREHOUSE FACILITIES IN DELTA, BRITISH COLUMBIA Our Delta facility expansion, a multi-year project, is complete. It includes a 26 500 square foot addition to our warehouse, including a new 10 250 square foot dedicated food warehouse. < > Home | Sitemap | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Accessiblity INDUSTRIES Oil & Gas / Energy Technical Services Mining OUR COMPANY About Us Our History Our People Careers Quadra Videos SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Safety Sustainability Quality Standards © 2021 Quadra Chemicals. All Rights Reserved. CONTACT US CUSTOMER SERVICE 1-800-681-2313 info@quadrachemicals.com CONTACT US