Swish | Kemsol 2022

Product Optisolve: making the invisible visible

Welcome

Welcome to Swish | Kemsol, the Saskatoon and Regina branches of Swish, serving the maintenance & sanitation needs of the province for 83 years.

In 2018 Swish Maintenance Ltd. and Kemsol joined forces to better serve the Saskatchewan cleaning supplies and equipment market. To present customers, we thank you for your continued confidence in Swish | Kemsol, and to our future customers, we look forward to the opportunity of serving your cleaning and equipment needs.

Thank you for visiting the kemsol.com website, please rest assured that the service, sales team, and dedication to finding the right solutions for our customers remains the same.

Resources

Kemsol History

Kemsol Products Ltd. originated in 1934, when Stanley G. McIntyre (pictured) began importing an all-purpose cleaning product from the United States known as Kemsol Cleaner. The product arrived in 5 gallon pails and was subsequently rebottled into used whiskey bottles that were collected, washed and labeled right in the family home at 2042 Robinson St. in Regina. In those days the entire family pitched in, capped off by Stanley selling the cleaner door to door to Regina residents.

In 1955, the company was taken over by Stanley’s son, Stuart. He moved the business from the family home to the back of the Regina Book Exchange on South Railway (now Saskatchewan Drive). He spent his days adding and selling new products, while wife Jo worked for Imperial Oil. However, Jo, too, played a very integral role in maintaining and growing the business. She sacrificed her time as they tirelessly worked evenings and weekends to support the needs of the growing business; Jo did the office duties (invoicing, typing letters, quotes, etc.) while Stuart mixed the various cleaners for market. In 1958, Kemsol built its first office and manufacturing facility at 1568 Angus St.

By the early 1960’s the company had grown so much that Stuart was able to expand the business and open a branch office in Saskatoon. Eventually, Kemsol Products was servicing the entire province of Saskatchewan. In 1968, a modern warehouse, complete with a dedicated manufacturing area, was constructed at 1120 McDonald Street in Regina, which still serves as the company's head office. What began as a one-product distribution company has evolved into an institutional and industrial manufacturing supply business. Kemsol Products Ltd. manufactured and distributed a complete line of Janitorial Supply products, including those that are both, environmentally safe and designed for the environment. In 2018 Swish Maintenance Ltd. purchased Saskatchewan market-leader Kemsol and welcomed them into the Swish Group of Companies. It is with great honour that Swish | Kemsol carries on the tradition of supplying the Saskatchewan marketplace with quality cleaning supplies, equipment and service.

Swish History

The Swish Group of Companies is a leading-edge distributor of innovative cleaning & sanitation solutions in Canada. Through innovation, we continually bring to market new technologies and processes that empower our customers to run their businesses more efficiently while focusing on training, servicing and technical processes that exceed their expectations. As one of the pioneers in sustainable solutions for over 20 years, we have proudly been at the forefront of environmental innovation, distributing the largest number of certified green products than any other company in Canada, including our own Swish Clean & Green® and Enviro-Solutions® brands.

Our Story

Our commitment to being family-centric has fostered a strong sense of loyalty amongst our staff. We're proud to say that most of our staff is comprised of long-term employees who have helped us become a dynamic and diverse company. What began as a one-product supply house with two employees and a single location is now a national, leading manufacturer and distributor with over 300 employees.

Proudly Canadian, Swish was established in 1956 in Peterborough, Ontario by Walter I. Ambler. Having 13 locations across Canada today, we remain a family-owned company with members of the third generation taking active roles in growing and developing the family business.

Local Presence, National Power

We are equally committed to the communities we serve and the people that work and live in them. Our philosophy of "Local Presence, National Power" allows us to maintain a community-oriented focus, gain a thorough understanding of our customers' needs, and provide the capability to respond to requests immediately.

Above all, we are committed to our customers. Developing solutions that fit with their individual requirements is our specialty. We have the capabilities of creating customized programs that suit their needs and meet their business metrics. Our expertise in providing complete cleaning solutions finds efficiencies within working environments that save our customers time and money.

The Swish Satisfaction Guarantee

Our Swish Satisfaction Guarantee is simple. If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, let us make it right with a return, replacement, or repair. Need help? Let a Swish cleaning expert assist you online, by phone, in-store, or at your place of business.

All regular items are returnable within thirty days of purchase for a full refund with no restocking fee. Items must be in original condition. Special order or custom items are subject to a 20% restocking fee or other conditions stated at the time of sale.

Swish, Enviro-Solutions, and ServClean branded chemicals are guaranteed to perform to your expectations or receive a full refund, even if the container is empty.

In addition, all powered equipment is supported by Swish factory-trained technicians using only OEM parts. As an authorized dealer, we will process all manufacturer warranties on your behalf.

Need more? Contact us and let us find a way to ensure your satisfaction! Swish prides itself on making you happy.