Quick answer
Who supplies bleaching earth in Calgary, Canada?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a bleaching earth manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Calgary. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Vancouver in about 30–45 days, then 2 days by rail inland, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Natural and activated bleaching earth for decolourising edible and mineral oils.
Why Calgary needs bleaching earth
Headquarters of Canada's oil and gas industry. Bleaching earth is consumed in every batch of refined edible oil, at roughly 0.5–2% of oil weight, so refineries order it on a fixed schedule.
Canada is a resource-rich economy with oil sands in Alberta, potash and canola in the Prairies, mining across the country and manufacturing in Ontario and Quebec.
Oil, gas & petrochemicals in Calgary
Oil and gas operations in Calgary run on pressure-rated pipe, valves, flanges and gaskets that must be traceable to a mill certificate. Shutdown and turnaround work creates sudden demand for large mixed lists — exactly the orders we consolidate into one shipment.
In Calgary, upstream oil & gas and refineries buy bleaching earth from us mainly for edible oil refineries (palm, soybean, sunflower, rapeseed, rice bran) and mineral and lubricant oil re-refining.
Who buys bleaching earth: Upstream oil & gas · Refineries · Petrochemical plants · Fuel depots
Typical uses: Edible oil refineries (palm, soybean, sunflower, rapeseed, rice bran) · Mineral and lubricant oil re-refining · Biodiesel · Wax and paraffin purification · Juice, beer and sugar filtration.
Delivery of bleaching earth to Calgary
- 1Export from Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat)Goods are inspected, export-packed and customs-cleared in India, usually within a day's drive of our Palanpur base.
- 2Sea freight to VancouverIndicative transit 30–45 days (North America), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Inland to CalgaryAbout 2 days by rail, arranged by your clearing agent or forwarder after customs clearance.
Transit times are indicative; the confirmed schedule is set out in the quotation.
Local support for buyers in Calgary
| Office hours | 23:00–08:30 Canada time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu (local language: English, French) |
| Quotation | USD (CAD equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing bleaching earth into Calgary: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Calgary, Canada — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Saturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings) |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 23:00–08:30 Canada time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +1 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | English, French; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Canadian dollar (CAD); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | CARM (CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management) |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | the Christmas–New Year period, when many buyers and forwarders close |
Leading industries in Calgary
- Oil, gas & petrochemicalsBuys bleaching earth: Upstream oil & gas, Refineries, Petrochemical plants
- Construction & infrastructureAlso buys: Contractors & builders, Builders' merchants, Real-estate developers
- Agriculture & grain handlingAlso buys: Grain traders & reserves, Flour, rice & feed mills, Seed processors
Bleaching Earth specifications for Calgary
Typical specification range for bleaching earth & filter aid; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Canada's import requirements.
| Activity | Natural, semi-activated, highly acid-activated |
|---|---|
| Particle size | Typically 75–80% passing 75 micron (200 mesh) |
| Moisture | Typically ≤ 12–15% |
| Bulk density | Approx. 500–700 g/L |
| Packing | 25 kg bags; 500 / 1000 kg jumbo bags |
Standards: COA per batch, FSSAI / food-grade on request or the standard your project specifies. Electrical products need CSA or equivalent certification; food-contact packaging must meet Health Canada rules.