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OUR FOCUS

Since 1945, GLC has been processing calcium carbonate products at our dockside facility in Green Bay, Wisconsin. We've grown to become the leader in custom mineral processing for numerous markets such as glass, plastic fillers, coatings, adhesives and sealants, rubber, waste water treatment and fuel burning boilers.

We have designed flexibility into our process equipment that allows us to work closely with customers to produce the optimal product for them. Being locally owned helps us in making decisions in a timely manner and responding quickly to customers needs. The use of low-cost vessel transportation for our raw materials enables us to provide our products at a very competitive price.

HISTORY

The company originated as the Hurlbut Calcium and Chemical Company in 1871 by entrepreneur, Fred Hurlbut Sr., who realized the strategic location of Green Bay and the economic opportunity of Great Lakes shipping following the Civil War. By 1913, second generation owner, Fred Hurlbut Jr. had grown the company into a major coal and bulk distributor in Northeast Wisconsin.

Under the direction of Wesley H. Garner I, Charles Bennett, and Frederick J. Lenfestey, third generation family members, the Hurlbut Company diversified into the calcium products and concrete products businesses. Frederick L. Garner joined the company in 1965, and after serving in various capacities in the Hurlbut Company, he purchased Hurlbut Calcium and Chemical from the family in 1986. After changing its name to Great Lakes Calcium Corporation to better reflect its strength, the company focused on reinvesting corporate profit in plant and equipment to produce a diverse and high quality product line.

Wesley Hurlbut Garner II, the fifth generation family member to own Great Lakes Calcium Corporation, purchased the company in December of 1996. The company, also known as GLC, continues to grow and reinvest. Recent investments include modernization of drying equipment, updating process control systems and adding additional storage capacity.

TRANSPORTATION

GLC partners with many independently owned and operated trucking companies. These companies have hopper bottom, pneumatic, van, flatbed, dump and end-dump trailers. We also have the capability to loads railcars at our facility and utilize The Canadian National Railroad as well as leased railcars. With the strategic advantage of our dock location, an experienced logistics department and strong transportation partnerships, we can execute the most critical of delivery schedules.