Self-funded, the deal marks Kodiak’s ninth acquisition since 2023 and reinforces its focus on delivering the right results for industrial manufacturers across the globe.
CINCINNATI, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Kodiak Chemical, a leading provider of specialty chemicals for manufacturing, announced today the acquisition of Eco Solution Distributing — its ninth since 2023. Kodiak’s exponential growth has been fueled by self-funded acquisitions that enable the company to quickly cater to customer demands.
“Because Kodiak is self-reliant, we can execute efficiently on opportunities we know will be accretive to earnings, capturing value immediately post-closing,” says Kevin Dickey, CEO of Kodiak. “This value translates to Kodiak but also to our customers, who are searching for single source suppliers to address their needs across multiple product lines.”
Through the acquisition of Eco Solution Distributing, Kodiak adds five new locations and a complete portfolio of water treatment and environmental chemicals, mineral processing agents, freeze conditioning and de-icing products, dust control solutions, and bulk commodity chemicals to their platform of more than 800 products. Kodiak expands its product offering to further penetrate the railroad industry while opening new markets in the power generation, municipal, and industrial water treatment industries.
“Safety, reliability, and performance are paramount to our customers, and every decision we make revolves around delivering superior products and services to help them fulfill their objectives,” adds Kevin Dickey. “Our people have walked the floors, run the lines, and dealt with the same pressures our customers face every day,” he reiterates. “We don’t have to guess what matters in the field, because we’ve been there. This unique first-hand knowledge shapes every product we formulate and every acquisition we make.”
A Commercial Leader who knows the work
Joshua Herzing joins Kodiak as Chief Commercial Officer as part of the acquisition. Herzing has over 25 years of experience in mining, water treatment, power generation, and leading customer-centric commercial teams. He is known for getting to know operations first-hand and recommending value added solutions that support their long-term goals.
About Kodiak Chemical
Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Kodiak supplies specialty chemicals to manufacturers across a wide range of industries, operating through 15 strategically located sites in the United States and a manufacturing plant in Mackay, Australia. Kodiak’s technical and commercial teams come from the industries they serve, which provides customers with a partner who understands their operations first-hand.
To learn more about Kodiak’s expanded capabilities and broader portfolio, please visit kodiakchemical.com
Contact: +1 (513) 471 – 8770
US Toll – free: +1 888 KODIAK – 8
Media Contact: Rogelio Cortés, Director of Marketing, rcortes@kodiakchemical.com
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