Haviland Enterprises, Inc. Announces New $7 Million West Michigan Flagship Laboratory

Grand Rapids, MI – Haviland Enterprises, Inc. a globally recognized manufacturer and distributor of specialty and commodity chemistry, today in partnership with Erhardt Construction and Progressive A&E, announced the launch of its new laboratory on Ann St. in Grand Rapids.

The 11,000-square-foot facility will provide the space required to advance product development and pilot new formulations within Haviland’s core markets. The company is pursuing growth in the water treatment market as water conservation efforts expand nationally.

“Our new lab is not only an investment in Haviland’s technical capabilities and it also offers new value to our customers, opening the door for further innovation in our target markets of water treatment, surface finishing, and contract manufacturing.” said Rob Pawson, Vice President of Haviland Products Company.

Haviland, which is 100% employee-owned and operated, celebrates 90 years of business this June. The ESOP company is dedicated to strategically investing in its people, processes, and facilities focusing on operational excellence and fostering a culture of employee engagement.

The new laboratory will allow us to attract West Michigan’s top talent,” said Meg Post, Haviland Enterprises, Inc. President and CEO. “These technical laboratory positions are critical for the growth of Haviland and provide a variety of career paths throughout our organization.”

Haviland Enterprises manufactures water treatment products for the swimming pool and spa industry under the Haviland Pool and Spa products division with well-known brands such as Proteam, Spa Pure and Salt Support.  Haviland’s commitment to providing customers with creative chemistry solutions has allowed the company to launch new products for the swimming pool and spa market along with other water treatment industries.  “Haviland’s success is a reflection of our ESOP culture,” noted Post, “Our employees take immense pride in their jobs and work extremely hard to create value for our customers, employee-owners, and communities.”

The $7 million facility is set to be complete and in full operation in 2025.