[Wausau, WI] – Centergy, Inc., Central Wisconsin’s regional hub for economic development, is excited to welcome ERCO Worldwide as its newest investor. By joining Centergy’s coalition of businesses and community partners, ERCO will help Centergy fuel vitality and sustainable innovation across Adams, Lincoln, Marathon, Portage, and Wood Counties.

Founded in the 1890s, when industrial electrochemistry was still in its infancy, ERCO Worldwide has grown into a global leader in sustainable chemistry. For more than 125 years, the company has supplied safe and reliable products such as sodium chlorate, sodium chlorite, and chlor-alkali—chemicals essential to clean water, safe food, renewable energy, and eco-friendly paper. From its earliest breakthroughs to today’s advanced technologies, ERCO’s spirit of innovation and perseverance continues to drive solutions that improve lives around the world.

But ERCO’s legacy extends far beyond its products. The company is deeply committed to sustainability and community impact. Each year, ERCO donates hundreds of thousands of dollars to food banks, schools, shelters, Indigenous and senior programs, and community centers. They also engage directly with residents through Community Advisory Panels, promote sustainability through volunteerism, and invest in the future workforce with scholarships and educational partnerships—especially for students pursuing STEM fields.

By joining Centergy’s investor network, ERCO aligns with a coalition of businesses and organizations dedicated to advancing growth, collaboration, and opportunity in Central Wisconsin. The partnership reflects Centergy’s belief that economic development and community well-being go hand in hand.

About ERCO Worldwide

For more than 125 years, ERCO Worldwide has been a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions. Their products—including sodium chlorate, sodium chlorite, and chlor-alkali—support industries that provide clean water, safe food, renewable energy, and eco-friendly paper. Beyond chemistry, ERCO invests in communities through charitable giving, volunteerism, educational partnerships, and scholarships, while maintaining a steadfast focus on sustainability and innovation.

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Centergy, Inc. is a 501(c)4 nonprofit regional marketing and economic development organization. Centergy is committed to advancing prosperity and vibrancy in the five-county region of Central Wisconsin: Adams, Lincoln, Marathon, Portage, and Wood Counties.