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WATKINS
Companies

Strategic Growth. Proven Results. Family-Owned. Professionally Managed. Growth-Driven.

90+

Years of Industry Expertise

1500+

Employees

8

Privately Held Companies

10%

Annually given back to non-profits

Our Approach to Growth with Proven Results

Our approach to building businesses is simple: to own and manage a diverse set of operating companies who outperform their competition through strategic planning, disciplined investment, and operational measurement. We allow our operating companies to run autonomously while partnering with them in goal setting.  This approach ultimately helps them reach their committed results.​

Watkins Produce Co. refrigerator truck, Thomasville GA

Strategic & Growth-Minded  Services

​We centralize only those functions that make economic sense, such as operational activities that will add value. The foundation of everything we do is our people.  We seek to attract, hire, and retain the best possible operational teams.  We strive to help our employees achieve their personal goals and provide an environment that allows everyone to maximize their potential, thus contributing to the overall success of the company.

Strategic Operating Model

Autonomous, High-Performance Teams

Operational Excellence + Measurement

Long-Term Value Creation

Where We Operate

Nationwide spread of companies

Our Trusted Companies

Learn more about how we are growing our business

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