"Snyder's company" usually means Snyder's of Hanover, the Pennsylvania snack brand owned by The Campbell's Company. It can also point to the former Snyder's-Lance corporation or to an unrelated Snyder-named tank maker. Here's how we tell them apart.
What Is "Snyder's Company"?
Definition: "Snyder's company" is a name shared by several unrelated businesses, mainly a snack maker (Snyder's of Hanover) and a storage tank manufacturer.
Most people searching the term want Snyder's of Hanover, a pretzel and snack brand based in Hanover, Pennsylvania. Wikipedia's entry on the brand covers its history in detail.
The corporate side has a few layers. Snyder's-Lance was the entity formed in December 2010 when Snyder's of Hanover merged with Lance, Inc. Campbell Soup Company, now The Campbell's Company, acquired Snyder's-Lance in 2018. Snyder's of Hanover is therefore part of Campbell's snacks portfolio, as Campbell's newsroom shows in its coverage of the brand.
A different business with a similar name makes industrial and agricultural storage tanks. It has no connection to the snack brand, and it's a separate entity in a separate industry.
We're Hawman Container Services, a Canadian manufacturer of IBCs and industrial tanks. We have no corporate relationship with any Snyder-named company. You can see how our business units are organized on our divisional page.
The Snyder-Named Companies Compared
Here's each business, what it does and who owns it.
Snyder's of Hanover makes pretzels and snacks and is based in Hanover, Pennsylvania. Its history runs back to the early 20th century. Wikipedia has the founding details.
Snyder's-Lance was the 2010 merger of Snyder's of Hanover and Lance, Inc., a snack company based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Campbell announced the acquisition in December 2017 and completed it in 2018. The Snyder's-Lance name now survives mainly as corporate history.
Campbell's snacks portfolio is where the brand sits today. It's marketed alongside Snack Factory Pretzel Crisps, and Campbell's newsroom confirms the two brands' joint sports sponsorships.
The Snyder-named tank maker is a storage solutions provider covering tanks, septic and water and wastewater products. It shares only a surname with the snack brand. Check its own About page for current ownership and history before stating either.
Other Snyder-named manufacturers exist too. Before assuming two Snyder companies are connected, check the full legal name, location and product category.
Which one do you need?
| You're looking for | Go to |
|---|---|
| Pretzels and snacks | snydersofhanover.com |
| General storage tanks, septic or water products | A tank supplier's own site |
| UN-certified steel IBC totes or recertification | A packaging specialist |
If you need UN-certified steel IBC totes or recertification, a Snyder-named business isn't the answer. That's packaging specialist territory. Hawman is a family-owned Canadian manufacturer in Barrie, Ontario with 40+ years of in-house production. Our company background tells the full story.
We're the only Canadian manufacturer of UN31A-certified steel IBC totes. We hold 24+ Transport Canada approved designs, and we're fully vertically integrated with no outsourcing. We also test and recertify IBCs. Browse our UN-certified steel IBC totes and tanks, or read how to choose an industrial tank manufacturer if you're comparing suppliers.
Snyder's Company FAQ
What is Snyder's company?
The phrase usually refers to Snyder's of Hanover, a Pennsylvania pretzel and snack brand. It can also mean an unrelated Snyder-named tank manufacturer, or the former Snyder's-Lance snack company.
Who owns Snyder's of Hanover?
The Campbell's Company (formerly Campbell Soup Company) owns it. Campbell acquired Snyder's-Lance, the parent formed in 2010 by the merger of Snyder's of Hanover and Lance, in 2018.
What was Snyder's-Lance?
Snyder's-Lance was the snack company created in December 2010 when Snyder's of Hanover merged with Lance, Inc. It was acquired by Campbell in 2018, so the name now lives on mainly as brand heritage.
Is Snyder's of Hanover the same as the Snyder-named tank manufacturer?
No. Snyder's of Hanover makes snacks and is based in Hanover, Pennsylvania. The tank manufacturer supplies storage tanks and related products. They're unrelated businesses that share a surname. See Wikipedia for the snack brand's background.
Where can I find Snyder's snack products?
The official product catalogue is on the Snyder's of Hanover website, and the products are sold through retailers.
Is Hawman connected to any Snyder-named company?
No. Hawman Container Services is an independent, family-owned Canadian manufacturer in Barrie, Ontario. It has no corporate relationship with Snyder's of Hanover, Snyder's-Lance or any Snyder-named tank maker. Read Hawman's company background to learn more, or see our Hawman Container Services and General Manufacturing divisions.
What does Hawman manufacture?
We make UN-certified steel IBC totes (including UN31A), industrial storage tanks and custom process equipment. We hold 24+ Transport Canada approved IBC designs and we're fully vertically integrated, with no outsourcing. Our engineering and manufacturing services and manufacturing capabilities pages list the industries we serve. We also offer IBC testing and recertification, and our IBC compliance standards page explains the regulations our products meet.
How can I contact Hawman about IBCs or tanks?
Use the Hawman contact page to discuss IBC totes, tanks, custom equipment or recertification requirements.