US Salt

Brand · part of ContextLogic Holdings

High-purity evaporated salt producer supplying water-softener and pool salt.

Websitewww.ussalt.com ↗
CategorySalt
Parent / ownerContextLogic Holdings
OwnershipSubsidiary
CountryUnited States
Known forHigh-purity evaporated salt producer supplying water-softener and pool salt.

Company Timeline

DateEvent
1893The Glen Salt Company drilled its first well at Watkins Glen, NY, striking salt at 1,841 feet — the origin of US Salt's continuous operation on the site.
1976The Watkins Salt Company was sold by the Clute family to Cargill Inc.
2017-12-06Kissner USA Holdings acquired US Salt, LLC from Crestwood Equity Partners for roughly $230 million.
2025-12-08ContextLogic agreed to acquire US Salt from Emerald Lake in a transaction valuing the company at $907.5 million.

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Last updated 2026-06-24 · Next review 2026-07-24