Koch Companies in Canada

Based in Wichita, Kan., Koch Industries, Inc. is one of the largest private companies in America. It owns a diverse group of companies involved in refining, chemicals and biofuels; forest and consumer products; fertilizers; polymers and fibers; process and pollution control equipment and technologies; commodity trading and services; minerals; ranching; and investments. Since 2003, Koch companies have invested about $50 billion in acquisitions and other capital expenditures.

In Canada, Koch companies employ more than 2,000 people involved in manufacturing, trading, marketing and sales.

Flint Hills Resources, LLC, through its subsidiaries, is a leading refining, chemicals and biofuels company. Its subsidiaries market products such as gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, ethanol, biodiesel, olefins, polymers and intermediate chemicals, as well as base oils and asphalt. The refining business operates refineries in Minnesota, Texas and Alaska with a combined crude oil processing capacity of about 670,000 barrels per day. The petrochemical business has production facilities in Illinois, Michigan and Texas. The renewables business operates ethanol plants in Iowa and Nebraska, a biodiesel plant in Texas, and has made equity investments in bioenergy companies. The asphalt business produces and markets product in the Midwest and Alaska. A subsidiary owns a 50 percent interest in a lubricants base oil facility in Louisiana. Flint Hills Resources is among Canada’s largest crude oil purchasers, shippers and exporters. To meet the needs of its more than 100 Canadian crude oil customers, the supply group operates a fully integrated marketing and customer service desk in Calgary and operates a crude oil terminal in Hardisty, Alberta. The group also coordinates crude oil supply for the company’s Pine Bend Refinery in Minnesota.

Georgia-Pacific LLC and its subsidiaries are among the world’s leading manufacturers and marketers of building products, tissue, packaging, paper, cellulose and related chemicals. Georgia-Pacific has long been a leading supplier of building products to lumber and building materials dealers and large do-it-yourself warehouse retailers. The company has facilities in Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec.

Koch Chemical Technology Group, LLC companies design, manufacture, install and service process and pollution control equipment, and provide engineering services for industries and municipalities worldwide. Its subsidiaries in Canada include Koch Heat Transfer Company Canada and Koch-Glitsch Canada.

Koch Exploration Canada and its affiliates acquire, develop and trade crude oil and natural gas properties in the United States and Canada. The company has an office in Calgary.

Koch Fertilizer Canada, ULC owns a fertilizer complex in Brandon, Manitoba; and product distribution terminals in Watson and Tuxford, Saskatchewan; and Oak Bluff, Manitoba. Koch Fertilizer companies have the capability to market and distribute more than 13 million tons of fertilizer products annually. Koch Fertilizer recently announced it will expand storage capacity at its Watson terminal by 10,000 tons.

Safety and Environmental Commitment

• Koch Exploration Canada's operations team received a 2012 Koch Industries EH&S Excellence Award for their innovative approach to vehicle safety during the 2011-2012 Canada winter drilling program. By improving road design, contractor selection, training, communication and accountability, KEC completed the season with zero accidents and set an industry standard for the area by making the roads safer for everyone.

• Koch Fertilizer Canada’s reclamation program for outdated instrumentation was recognized with the Environmental Preservation “Above and Beyond Award” from Automation Service.

• Koch-Glitsch employees in Uxbridge, Ontario, have received the Level II Health & Safety Achievement Award from the Industrial Accident Prevention Association for its commitment to developing and maintaining a safe workplace.

• Koch-Glitsch Canada Company earned the Water Conservation Award from Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority.

Community Commitment

• Koch Fertilizer Canada has pledged $10,000 to help fund a new instrument landing system at the Brandon, Manitoba, airport. The system will help improve safety and remove barriers to airport usage that may lead to opportunities for commercial air service to the area.

• INVISTA supports community enrichment through its sponsorship of the INVISTA Centre, a state-of-the-art recreational complex in eastern Ontario built to enhance family and community activity in the area. INVISTA renewed its naming rights commitment through 2018.  

• Georgia-Pacific donated $35,000 to the Englehart and District Hospital, and the Englehart and District Family Health Team Clinic to assist the community in raising money for expansion. The facilities provide important health care services to the Englehart, Ontario, community.

• INVISTA Maitland supports the Grenville County 4H program for youth leadership and development.

• Flint Hills Resources’ community investments include support of Royal Canadian Mounted Police community initiatives, Hardisty minor sports and middle school academic awards as well as community events.

• Through a challenge grant, Koch Fertilizer Canada helped raise money to purchase and install eight siren alarm stations throughout Brandon. Following the company’s initial donation of $39,200, which was matched by Manitoba Hydro, Koch Fertilizer Canada donated an additional $39,200 to the Sirens for Safety campaign. The effort was a partnership with the City of Brandon and the Brandon Emergency Alerting Program.

• Georgia-Pacific partners with many local and national charitable organizations to improve the quality of life in communities where GP employees live and work. The company focuses support in four key areas: education, enrichment of community, environment and entrepreneurship.

• INVISTA has donated $15,000 to support improvements at the Mac Johnson Wildlife Area near Brockville. The company has also contributed $20,000 to the Kid 4 Kids Marathon for construction of a new pool for children with physical and mental disabilities. Additional community involvement includes sponsorship of local high school science contests, and supporting The Salvation Army and local food banks.

Koch companies have a presence in the following Canadian provinces: