News - HBM Holdings Company

HarperLove acquires ChromaScape’s Corrugated Products Business

August 19, 2026

Acquisition Expands HarperLove’s Corrugated Packaging Customer Base and Geographic Reach CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 18, 2026 — HarperLove, a portfolio company of HBM Holdings and a leading provider of adhesives, performance additives, and technical solutions for the corrugated packaging industry, today announced the acquisition of the corrugated products business of ChromaScape, formerly known as CEL Chemical. The […]

Control Devices, an HBM Company, Acquires Solenoid Solutions

July 6, 2026

Acquisition Expands Flow Control Platform Through Complementary Products ST. LOUIS, MO – July 6, 2026 – Control Devices, a portfolio company of HBM Holdings, today announced the acquisition of Solenoid Solutions. The acquisition expands Control Devices’ product range and strengthens its position in key markets, while further enhancing HBM Holdings’ depth of expertise in the […]

Reflecting on 2025, Looking ahead to 2026

January 14, 2026

An update from HBM’s President & CEO, Andy Fincher As we reflect on 2025, we are proud of a year that combined record performance with progress on our anchors: safety, people, and disciplined growth. Our success is a demonstration of HBM’s supported autonomy in action and the strength of our operating companies executing on what […]

Control Devices, an HBM Company, acquires Sherwood Valve

January 12, 2026

Congratulations to the team at Control Devices on their acquisition of Sherwood Valve, which significantly expands Control Devices’ flow control portfolio, strengthens its position in the compressed gas industry, and further enhances HBM Holdings’ depth of expertise in flow control and engineered products. Read the Press Release HERE We are delighted to welcome the Sherwood […]

MLC, an HBM Company, acquires Burnett

January 7, 2026

Congratulations to MLC, an HBM Company, on its latest acquisition. This milestone reflects the MLC team’s thoughtful strategy and adds momentum to our broader portfolio vision of disciplined growth that creates long-term value. We are excited to welcome the Burnett team to MLC and to the HBM portfolio. Building Business. Empowering People. […]

Mid-Year 2025 Update: Focused on Growth

July 18, 2025

Like many businesses and other industrial manufacturers, we are navigating a more uncertain environment in 2025. Market and economic conditions are dynamic, and challenges remain but thanks to the strength of our teams across our companies in the field, in our offices, and on the shop floor, we remain focused on achieving our goals for 2025.

Calcium Products, an HBM Company, Expands Operations with Nebraska Facility

July 8, 2025

HBM is proud to support the continued growth of our portfolio companies through strategic investment in their long-term success. 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲: Calcium Products, an HBM company, has finalized the purchase of 113 acres in the Blair South Industrial Park in partnership with Gateway Development Corporation. This is part of a planned $100 million investment […]

Tackling Tomorrow: Preparing for the Future of Specialty Chemicals and Adhesives

June 17, 2025

The global specialty adhesives market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 4.7 percent through 2032. The specialty chemicals market is expected to grow at 5.2 percent through 2030. This growth reflects both technical innovation and shifting consumer preferences. Innovation Is Driving Market Growth Across multiple industries, traditional fasteners like bolts, […]

2024: A Year of Growth, Safety and Empowering People

December 17, 2024

As we reflect on 2024, we are proud to celebrate a year of meaningful progress anchored in our focus on people, safety, and growth—both organic and inorganic—all while delivering on our financial goals. These accomplishments underscore the strength of HBM’s supported autonomy model, the capabilities of our operating companies, and our ability to execute on […]

HBM Acquires Calcium Products

September 25, 2024

ST LOUIS, MO – September 25, 2024 – HBM Holdings announced the acquisition of Calcium Products, Inc., a premier manufacturer of high-quality agricultural fertilizers. Founded in 1987 and based in Ames, Iowa, Calcium Products is a market leader in the specialty agriculture industry that produces and distributes calcium-based fertilizer products for row and specialty crop […]