Usalco, a major US provider of advanced water treatment chemistries, has officially opened a new production facility in Rancho Cucamonga, California. This marks a strategic expansion aimed at strengthening chemical supply chains across drought-affected Southern California and neighboring states.

 

The grand opening introduces Usalco’s 27th manufacturing plant in the United States and signals a significant investment in improving regional access to essential water treatment solutions.

 

The company said the facility was developed after an extensive review of Southern California’s water treatment landscape, which it described as underserved relative to its population and infrastructure needs—creating ongoing supply and service pressures for utilities and operators.

 

“The opening of our Rancho Cucamonga facility marks a meaningful milestone for Usalco and reinforces our long-term commitment to supporting water infrastructure in the Western United States,” said Ken Gayer, Chief Executive Officer of Usalco. 

 

“Local manufacturing strengthens supply reliability for customers facing water scarcity and increasingly more difficult contaminant removal requirements.”

 

The new site will produce and distribute specialty coagulants and customized treatment solutions, complementing Usalco’s existing operations in Modesto, California, and expanding its production footprint across the state.

 

“This facility supports our customers by placing advanced treatment solutions closer to their location,” said Terry Waldo, Chief Commercial Officer of Usalco. “Local production and technical partnership help utilities and industries improve treatment performance while maintaining efficient and reliable supply chains.”

 

Construction of the Rancho Cucamonga facility began in September 2025 and represents an approximately $17 million investment. The plant will employ six skilled workers in chemical production and logistics and serve as a regional supply hub for municipal and industrial customers.

 

“This project strengthens our western manufacturing network and improves our ability to serve customers quickly and consistently,” said Jason James, Chief Operating Officer of Usalco. “The team delivered this facility while maintaining the operating standards our customers expect."