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June 3 2024, David R Brown

Hawkins expands its water treatment business with the acquisition of Intercoastal Trading

Hawkins, Inc. (Nasdaq: HWKN), a leading specialty chemical and ingredients company in the U.S., has completed the acquisition of the assets of Intercoastal Trading, Inc. and its affiliated companies. Intercoastal Trading distributes water treatment chemicals and equipment for its customers in Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia.

Intercoastal Trading has built a strong business that is well-connected with the local community, and we intend to maintain and expand those connections

Patrick H. Hawkins
CEO of Hawkins Inc.

“As we continue to grow our water treatment business, Intercoastal Trading will accelerate our expansion in the heavily populated East Coast with its location within 200 miles of major population centers,” said Hawkins Chief Executive Officer Patrick H. Hawkins. “Intercoastal Trading has built a strong business that is well-connected with the local community, and we intend to maintain and expand those connections.”

“We are thrilled to be joining the Hawkins team, as this presents a tremendous opportunity for our employees to grow and thrive with Hawkins,” said Intercoastal President George Robinson. “With the support of Hawkins’ premier resources and dedication to excellence, Intercoastal’s employees can continue providing our customers with the enhanced technical expertise and efficient product delivery they have come to expect and trust. Most importantly, Hawkins shares our unwavering commitment to offering outstanding customer service, a principle we have upheld for over 30 years and look forward to continuing for 30 more.”

About Hawkins, Inc.
Hawkins, Inc. was founded in 1938 and is a leading specialty chemical and ingredients company that formulates, distributes, blends, and manufactures products for its Industrial, Water Treatment, and Health & Nutrition customers. Headquartered in Roseville, Minnesota, the Company has 60 facilities in 27 states and creates value for its customers through superb customer service and support, quality products and personalized applications. Hawkins, Inc. generated USD 919 million of revenue in fiscal 2024 and has approximately 950 employees.

Source(s): Hawkins Press Release

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