Hydrite® Announces the Acquisition of Enterprise Specialty Products, Inc. and Expansion to the US Southeast Region

BROOKFIELD, Wis., Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hydrite^® is pleased to announce the acquisition of Enterprise Specialty Products, Inc. ("ESP"), effective September 3, 2025. 

ESP, based in Laurens, South Carolina, is a leading provider of foam control products for numerous markets including water treatment, paints & coatings, adhesives, inks, construction & building materials, textiles, and other specialty chemical applications. The acquisition also marks Hydrite's entrance into the Southeast US region, expanding Hydrite's presence coast-to-coast.

ESP's founder Allen Waters will continue to oversee the day-to-day business to ensure a seamless transition for ESP customers and employees.

"We are thrilled to welcome ESP into Hydrite," said Kevin Honkamp, Hydrite CEO. "With their passion for serving customers, market leading products and innovative solutions, ESP will enhance Hydrite's efforts in providing an unmatched portfolio of foam control solutions for customers nationwide across a wide array of applications."

About Hydrite
Hydrite, a family-owned company established in 1929, is one of the largest independent providers of chemicals and related services in the United States. Headquartered in Brookfield, Wisconsin, Hydrite has a network of manufacturing facilities, warehouses, and laboratories located in Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, South Carolina, California, Colorado and Texas with approximately 1,000 employees throughout the United States.

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