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 those days the entire family pitched in, capped off by Stanley s
elling 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. manufactures and distributes a complete line of Janitorial Supply products, including those that are both, environmentally safe and designed for the environment. To our present customers, thank you for your continued confidence in our organization, and to our future customers, we look forward to the opportunity of serving your sanitary supply needs!
