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Clearly Better® liquid chlorine sanitization since 1964.

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High Performance, Premium Industrial Water Treatment

It’s what we do.

HASA has been an industry-leading producer of liquid sodium hypochlorite (commonly known as bleach)—the preferred sanitizer for commercial and industrial water—for the past 55 years.  Bleach is readily used across the globe by a myriad of businesses in thousands of different vertical industries to disinfect and protect water sources from contaminants and water-borne pathogens.

Water is all around us.

HASA Makes it Safe, Clean, and Clear for our Growing World.

Since 1964, HASA has set the highest standards within the liquid sanitization field for:

  • High overall manufacturing quality
  • Advanced purification technology
  • Highest materials handling guidelines
  • Expert distribution protocols
  • Unrivaled product freshness (with 24 to 48 hour delivery to most areas served)
  • Excellent customer service and dedicated reps
  • A strong commitment to sustainable practices 
  • A true partnership with industry—at every level of our business

It is our mission 365 days a year to keep water sources treated by HASA products Safe, Clean, and Clear for the millions of customers, businesses and communities we proudly serve.

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Market-leading Liquid Water Sanitization for the Industrial Sector

For nearly six decades, HASA has established its reputation by developing and distributing the highest quality, highest concentration sodium hypochlorite on the market. Companywide, HASA’s water treatment technology solutions are used to sanitize and maintain water systems and containment vessels for the recreational, industrial and municipal end markets.

HASA’s Industrial Water Treatment division services the commercial-industrial water sanitization marketplace and drinking water supply network in key U.S. municipalities.

Key Industries Served

  • Drinking & potable water 
  • Sewage water treatment
  • Pulp mills
  • Drip irrigation systems
  • Food processing plants
  • Nuclear plants 
  • Energy and power plants
  • Water retention ponds
  • Schools & universities 
  • Hospitality venues
  • Commercial laundry
  • Industrial surfaces
  • Commercial pools

HASA services a variety of vertical industries that depend on our sodium hypochlorite to be delivered at the highest commercial concentrations through either our Bulk or Mini-Bulk transport.  We work in tandem with our customer partners to ensure the safety of water sources vital to their business success and to the interests of their constituents in fields such as energy and power, agriculture, food processing, sewage treatment, municipal drinking water, and more.

The Advantages of Multi-Chlor(R) Sodium Hypochlorite

Bleach, or sodium hypochlorite, has been and continues to be one of the most sustainable, available and cost-beneficial ways of sanitizing water for nearly every type of application. A primary aspect of sodium hypochlorite is its shelf-stability, and HASA, with its multiple manufacturing and delivery locations across 9 states, is in a unique position to serve the West Coast and our partners in Texas.  

Read more about the history of how sodium hypochlorite has been used for water sanitization for nearly 150 years to help support economic growth, infrastructure development,  and prosperity for millions of water users. 

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The company operates out of 7 full-service production facilities supporting:

  • California
  • Arizona
  • Washington
  • Nevada
  • Oregon
  • Idaho
  • Utah
  • Oklahoma
  • Texas

Discover why HASA is the go-to source for premier water treatment and sanitization on the market today—and why more major industries are turning to liquid sodium hypochlorite as the most trusted, economical water decontaminant available.

HASA is a sustainable brand committed to our environment

“Access to Safe, Clean, and Clear water is a basic human need.  HASA was founded on the   legacy of delivering high quality products to meet this need, and we will continue this legacy with new sustainable practices through the next century and beyond.”  

 Chris Brink, President & CEO, HASA, Inc.

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Alma Bunch

Director, Human Resources

Alma Bunch serves as Director of Human Resources for HASA, Inc. She has 25 years of collective experience in the human resources and finance fields. Ms. Bunch joined the HASA team in 2018 as Corporate Human Resources Manager and was appointed Director of Human Resources in February 2020.

Vinny Sharma

Vice President, Operations

Vinny Sharma joined HASA, Inc. in 2018 as a General Manager. He currently serves as Vice President of Operations, based in Saugus, CA. Mr. Sharma has held previous positions in the industry with other major brands such as Univar, ICL and Pepperidge Farms. Specializing in plant operations and supply chain optimization, he holds a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and Production Engineering, and a Master’s degree in Engineering and Industrial Management from Northeastern University.

Rick Sawin

Vice President of Pool, Distribution and Sales

Rick Sawin is Vice President of Sales, Pool and Distribution at HASA, Inc. A veteran within the swimming pool product supply and water treatment industry, prior to joining HASA, he held multiple senior management positions at Leslie’s Poolmart, Inc., a leading retailer within the segment. With that organization, Mr. Sawin served consecutively as National Commercial Sales Manager, Director of Commercial Sales, Director of National Sales, Vice President of Commercial, and finally as Director of Mergers & Acquisitions. He was educated at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.

Angela Tran

Senior Vice President, Operations

Angela Tran serves as Senior Vice President, Operations of HASA, Inc., having joined the company in 2017. Prior to joining HASA, she served as Controller of Klune Industries, a subsidiary of Precision Castparts / Berkshire Hathaway, and began her career at Howmet Aerospace. She was educated at California State University, Fullerton, and Sam Houston State University. She is also a Certified Public Accountant.

Rob Bzdil

Executive Vice President

Rob Bzdil serves as Executive Vice President for HASA, Inc., overseeing the company’s Industrial business and Supply Chain efforts. Prior to joining HASA, Mr. Bzdil held key positions in Business and New Product Development, Project and Process Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain and Finance. As a Chemical Engineer from Penn State University, he worked with Corning Glass, OxyChem and Pioneer Chlor-Alkali where he established his background in commodity and specialty chemicals.

Ken Ward

Cheif Financial Officer

Ken Ward serves as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of HASA, Inc., having joined the company in 2017. Prior to his current role, he was Group Controller at Aerospace Dynamics International and CFO at Klune Industries, both subsidiaries of Precision Castparts & Berkshire Hathaway. Mr. Ward also has held senior positions with Technicolor and PricewaterhouseCoopers. He was educated at the University of California Los Angeles.

Chris Brink

President and CEO

Chris Brink is CEO of HASA, Inc., overseeing all strategy, management and product development for the brand. He joined the company in 2018, first serving as HASA’s Chief Operating Officer (COO). Prior to that, Mr. Brink served as Vice President of the Polyurethane Systems Division at Accella Performance Materials, a subsidiary of Carlisle Construction Materials. He also spent seven years at Henry Company, a building materials manufacturer, serving in a variety of operational roles and most recently as a Senior Vice President.