The Heart of Haviland - Employee ownership and the road to 90 years of achievement

For a company that’s been manufacturing chemicals for 90 years, one might expect the secret sauce to be in the formulas Haviland Enterprises churns out in its pool and spa water treatment and stain removal products. But those who know better realize it’s the people who continue to propel the company’s success.

Founded in 1934 by J.B. Haviland in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the company began providing coatings and finishes to the furniture industry. Now with more than 250 employees and 600,000 square feet of manufacturing space, Haviland has evolved into a premier supplier of chemicals for cleaning, water treatment, plating and recreational water solutions.