Hawkins, Inc. Expands into Texas’ Dallas–Fort Worth Region with Acquisition of Eagle Labs, Inc.
The acquired distributor brings in-house manufacturing capabilities to Hawkins’ expanded Texas operations.
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Hawkins (HWKN) has acquired Eagle Labs’ assets to expand its water treatment operations in the Dallas–Fort Worth region. Eagle Labs distributes water treatment products to customers in Texas and has in-house manufacturing capabilities.
Hawkins said the acquisition adds two Texas locations, bringing its Water Treatment facility count in the state to seven. Hawkins has also opened a facility in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. The company said Eagle Labs’ expertise in coagulants and polymers complements its existing Water Treatment offering in Texas.
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Rhea-AI Sentiment measures something else, the tone of the wording.
Positive
- Moderate pointEagle Labs asset acquisition is complete, expanding Hawkins’ water treatment operations in the Dallas–Fort Worth region.
- Minor pointTwo Texas locations added through the acquisition bring Hawkins’ Water Treatment facility count in the state to seven.
- Minor pointIn-house manufacturing capabilities are part of the acquired Eagle Labs business.
Negative
- None.
Key Figures
- Additional Texas locations
- 2 locations
- Added through the Dallas–Fort Worth expansion
- Texas Water Treatment facilities
- 7 facilities
- Total throughout Texas after the acquisition
Previous Acquisition Reports
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Completed an asset acquisition of a Florida water-treatment distributor, extending regional customer reach.
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Acquired Aqua-Chem, a commercial pool chemistry, equipment, and service supplier in Nebraska and Iowa.
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Acquired a distributor serving eastern Texas water-treatment and industrial markets.
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Acquired an Alabama water-treatment chemicals and equipment distributor, expanding the customer base.
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Acquired an Alabama manufacturer and distributor of coagulants and corrosion-control products.
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Key Terms
coagulants technical
polymers technical
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ROSEVILLE, Minn., Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hawkins, Inc. (Nasdaq: HWKN), a leading water treatment and specialty ingredients company, has completed the acquisition of the assets of Eagle Labs, Inc. (“Eagle Labs”). Eagle Labs distributes water treatment products directly to customers in Texas from its operations in the Dallas–Fort Worth region and has in-house manufacturing capabilities.
“The acquisition of Eagle Labs extends our reach into the Dallas–Fort Worth region and continues our growth in the State of Texas by adding two more locations, resulting in seven Water Treatment facilities throughout the state, which we first entered in fiscal 2022. With Texas now the world’s eighth-largest economy and Dallas–Fort Worth the fastest-growing of the top five U.S. metros since 2020, Eagle Labs positions us in one of the most dynamic markets in the country,” said Hawkins Chief Executive Officer Patrick H. Hawkins. “Eagle Labs brings a customer service model and expertise in coagulants and polymers that complement our Water Treatment offering across the state. For more than 30 years, Eagle Labs has built strong relationships within its local communities, and we intend to maintain and expand those connections. In addition, we have opened a new Hawkins facility in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, which, together with Eagle Labs, strengthens our ability to serve the region's demand.”
Dwight Hodel, founder and CEO of Eagle Labs, Inc., said, “For more than 30 years, Eagle Labs has served North Texas and its surrounding areas with enhanced technical products and services to produce safe drinking water and meet other essential water treatment needs. And now it is time to find the one company to trust with our legacy, and that is the Hawkins team with premier resources and dedication to excellence. Hawkins is trusted to continue a legacy built by my employees, customers, and suppliers over the decades. Hawkins shares all the same values as Eagle Labs and believes in treating people the way you want to be treated. And most importantly, Hawkins shares our unwavering commitment by offering outstanding products and services to meet the needs of our customers, a principle I have always believed in.”
Mr. Hawkins concluded, “I would like to welcome the Eagle Labs team to the Hawkins organization and look forward to our continued growth together.”
About Hawkins, Inc.
Hawkins, Inc. was founded in 1938 and is a leading water treatment and specialty ingredients company that formulates, manufactures, distributes and blends products for its Water Treatment, Food & Health Sciences and Industrial Solutions customers. Headquartered in Roseville, Minnesota, the Company has 69 facilities in 28 states and creates value for its customers through superb customer service and support, quality products and personalized applications. Hawkins, Inc. generated approximately
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