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Hydrite Acquires Enterprise Specialty Products, Inc.

Expands into the US Southeast region with addition.

Hydrite announces the acquisition of Enterprise Specialty Products, Inc. (ESP), effective Sept. 3, 2025. 

ESP, based in Laurens, SC, is a leading provider of foam control products for numerous markets, including water treatment, paints and coatings, adhesives, inks, construction and 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,” says 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.”

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