UNITED STATES OF AMERICA —Hawkins, Inc. has finalized the purchase of the assets of Dave Symonds & Associates, Inc., a Florida-based distributor specializing in water treatment solutions. Through this deal, the acquiring company gains direct access to an established customer base in the southeastern region, specifically integrating specialized blended phosphate products used primarily for sequestration and corrosion management in public and industrial water systems.
Headquartered in Roseville, Minnesota, Hawkins, Inc. is a specialty chemical and water treatment company founded in 1938. Operating 66 facilities across 28 states with a workforce of approximately 1,200 employees, the organization blends, formulates, and distributes chemicals for industrial, food, health, and water treatment applications, generating roughly $1.1 billion in annual revenue for fiscal year 2026.
This asset purchase aligns with broader market trends where regional consolidation allows larger specialty chemical operators to scale distribution efficiency and deepen market penetration. By absorbing a dedicated local distributor, Hawkins strengthens its supply chain logistics and municipal account coverage in Florida, a high-demand market driven by stringent water quality standards and expanding urban infrastructure.
For investors and industry participants, tuck-in acquisitions of this nature provide low-risk growth pathways, allowing chemical distribution platforms to expand geographic coverage without significant capital outlay for new facility construction. The transaction reinforces Hawkins' broader strategic focus on growing its core water treatment division through targeted regional expansion.
