HAWKINS, INC. PROVIDES UPDATE ON COVID-19

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[{"type":"text","content":"MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., March 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hawkins, Inc. (Nasdaq: HWKN) today announced Company readiness plans amongst the current business dynamics. Highlights include:\n Increased bleach production to meet demandRedundant plant capabilities to ensure business continuity in critical areas of our Water Treatment group to serve drinking water and wastewater needs of the many municipalities we supportIncreased inventory positions, where needed, to meet customer demands across all areas of the business, including agriculture, crop production and fertilizersWorking with suppliers to ensure business continuityImplementation of stringent procedures and practices to minimize potential spread of COVID-19Providing work from home opportunities where possible, flexibility with our leave policies, and working to do whatever it takes to support our valued employees in these busy timesDaily Management meeting to address any issues that arise “At Hawkins, employee and customer safety is always a priority, regardless of the situation. We supply businesses with the support or supplies necessary to operate, and we impact millions of people across the United States every day, including through providing the products needed to maintain safe drinking water, and ingredients essential for large-scale food, pharmaceutical and other health product manufacturing and nutrition products needed to support our critical infrastructure,” said Patrick Hawkins, Chief Executive Officer and President. Patrick Hawkins continued, “Our products are used in essential products every day and we will do all we can to support our stakeholders. We are confident that we can continue to serve our many customers effectively and efficiently as we embrace these ever-changing times. As we wrap up our fiscal year-end on March 29th, we continue to manage our strong balance sheet to ensure future stability by further payments to reduce our debt levels. Stay Healthy.” About Hawkins, Inc. Hawkins, Inc. distributes, blends and manufactures bulk and specialty chemicals and other health and nutrition products for its customers in a wide variety of industries. Headquartered in Roseville, Minnesota, and with 42 facilities in 19 states, the Company creates value for its customers through superb customer service and support, quality products and personalized applications. Forwa...

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