Provider of specialty chemicals and ingredients to a variety of industries, including water treatment and industrial manufacturing.
Hawkins, Inc. is a prominent player in the chemical and specialty ingredients industry, renowned for its blending, manufacturing, and distribution capabilities across the United States and globally. Established in 1938 and headquartered in Roseville, Minnesota, Hawkins operates through three strategic segments: Industrial, Water Treatment, and Health and Nutrition, each catering to distinct market needs.
The Industrial segment of Hawkins serves a diverse customer base spanning agriculture, chemical processing, electronics, energy, food, pharmaceuticals, and plating industries. This segment specializes in providing a comprehensive range of industrial chemicals, including acids, alkalis, food-grade salts, and pharmaceutical ingredients. Hawkins also excels in chemical storage, distribution, and custom blending services, enhancing efficiency and reliability for its clients.
Hawkins' Water Treatment segment delivers essential chemicals, equipment, and solutions for a variety of water treatment applications. From potable water to industrial process water and wastewater treatment, this segment plays a crucial role in ensuring water quality and compliance across municipal, industrial, and agricultural sectors. Moreover, Hawkins engages in the repackaging and customization of water treatment chemicals, meeting specific operational requirements with precision.
In the Health and Nutrition sector, Hawkins provides ingredient distribution, processing, and formulation solutions to manufacturers in the nutraceutical, functional food and beverage, personal care, dietary supplement, and health product industries. Its extensive portfolio encompasses minerals, botanicals, vitamins, amino acids, and other nutritional ingredients, supporting the development of innovative and high-quality products that promote health and wellness worldwide. Through continuous innovation and customer-focused solutions, Hawkins maintains its leadership in delivering essential chemicals and specialty ingredients across diverse industries.