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“Our success comes from our ability to apply innovative
technologies to an array of real-world customer needs across market segments”

The leaders in water filtration

Founded in 1958, Envirogard has pioneered the water treatment industry in Canada. Today millions of consumers use Envirogard’s affordable and imaginative products for providing clean and safe drinking water, process water or water for food service applications.

Our Leadership Team

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  • Vikas T
    Vikas T
    President
  • Bryan Gilbart
    Bryan Gilbart
    Vice President of Marketing and Sales
Vikas T
President

Vikas is a leader with a strategic mindset, commercial and technical acumen, and a proven ability in delivering profitability through product development, brand performance and customer experience.

Prior to his current role, Vikas was Vice President Product Management and was responsible for driving the overall strategic road map for the Rainfresh brand including product development and certification, engineering, marketing strategy and online sales and presentation. Vikas has been integral to the Company’s focus on disciplined performance management. Since joining Envirogard in 2003, Vikas oversaw the development and delivery of multiple new product introductions including RO, UV, TWIST and the entire product lines for the commercial, food service and disaster-relief markets.

Vikas has over 30 years’ extensive experience in fluid filtration and water treatment, starting with CUNO Inc (now 3M). Vikas has served on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Water Quality Association and serves on several technical committees at the US Water Quality Association. He has taught the water treatment course at Seneca College in Toronto and has authored dozens of articles on water treatment. He has also conducted water treatment training sessions for Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating (CIPH) and The Canadian Water Quality Association (CWQA).

Vikas has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and an MBA from University of Wales. He also holds the Master Water Specialist (MWS) certification from WQA.

Bryan Gilbart
Vice President of Marketing and Sales

Bryan Gilbart is Envirogard’s Vice President of Marketing and Sales. Since joining Envirogard in 1991, Bryan has led retail product marketing and merchandising strategies for the Rainfresh brand. Bryan oversees the company’s consumer-focused marketing efforts to deliver a compelling consumer experience at retail. He also oversees account management with key retail partners.

Bryan’s career spans almost 50 years in retail channel management, marketing and sales. Prior to Envirogard, Bryan was President of Aqualine Products which was later purchased by Moen Inc. Bryan has served on the Board of the CHHMA (Canadian Hardware & Housewares Manufacturers Association) for 16 years, including Chairman in 1997-98 and in 2015 was inducted into the CHHMA Hall of Fame. He is also a member and actively involved with CIPH (Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating).

Bryan is well known for his endless charitable work for various organizations such as Sleeping Children Around The World, Habitat for Humanity, The Food Bank, Children’s Aid Society, United Way and Foster Parents Plan.

Product Innovation & Technology

Envirogard delivers water treatment solutions to varied markets, from residential consumers to commercial and food service enterprises under the brand “RAINFRESH”. We constantly explore how technology and products can help consumers address their water treatment problems and challenges by applying new thinking and ideas to create more simple, valuable and trusted experiences with technology through proprietary products.

Quality

By integrating application technology, product engineering and functionality, Envirogard has a long and successful history of creating affordable, effective and reliable water treatment solutions for our customers. Our products are certified by CSA International & Water Quality Association to various NSF/ANSI standards, supported in production by our intensive quality assurance system. We make every effort to ensure that our products deliver the promise of quality performance and value that is so closely associated with our brands.

Customer First Philosophy

Envirogard’s “Customer First” philosophy has helped us in adopting operational strategies, processes and platforms focused on customer satisfaction on all fronts. Our thorough and objective understanding of business in our operating markets helps us strive to consistently deliver beyond customer expectations.

Leadership

Over the years Envirogard has maintained a culture of leadership & integrity in every area of operation.

CLEAN WATER IS JUST A CLICK AWAY

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