Hawkins Inc., a chemical and specialty ingredients manufacturer, operates across the United States and globally. The company divides its activities into three distinct business segments: Industrial, Water Treatment, and Health and Nutrition. Its Industrial segment supplies acids, alkalis and other ingredients to industries including agriculture, chemical processing and energy, among others. Hawkins also receives and distributes various chemicals, such as sulfuric acid, potassium hydroxide and liquid caustic soda. The Water Treatment segment of the company offers chemicals, equipment and solutions for the management of municipal and industrial wastewater, process water and non-residential swimming pools. Hawkins' Health and Nutrition division provides ingredient distribution, processing and formulation services to manufacturers of various products, including nutraceuticals, dietary supplements and functional foods. The product portfolio includes botanicals and herbs, minerals and vitamins, enzymes, joint products and sweeteners. The Minnesota-based company, founded in 1938, maintains its headquarters in Roseville.