Hawk Research Laboratories, LLC
Chemical ManufacturingIllinois, United States11-50 Employees
Hawk Research Laboratories, LLC is a U.S.-based chemical manufacturer that develops and distributes refinishing coatings for bathtubs, tile, countertops, kitchen cabinets, and other surfaces. Their coatings offer a durable, functional alternative to traditional architectural paints and other surfacing materials, enabling refinishing across residential, commercial, and industrial settings. The company's catalog covers acrylic urethane and epoxy primers, coatings, supplies, equipment, replacement parts, and accessories needed to build and operate a refinishing business, with the coatings used in more than 40 million projects worldwide since 1979. Hawk serves customers in residential, commercial, and industrial painting operations on a global scale within the chemical manufacturing sector, focusing on resurfacing systems. Headquartered in Wheeling, Illinois, the company has a history dating to 1979 and operates as a small-to-mid-sized enterprise that both manufactures and distributes its products internationally. In August 2025, Hawk appointed Chris Maupin as Vice President of Operations, marking a notable addition to the leadership team.