10:54 AM EDT, 03/11/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Hawkins (HWKN) said Monday it completed the acquisition of Industrial Research, which distributes water treatment chemicals and equipment in Louisiana, Texas, and Arkansas.

The goal of the transaction is to fill a geographical void in northern Louisiana and east Texas and expand Hawkins' water treatment footprint, the company said.

Shares of Hawkins were 1.3% higher in recent trading activity.

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