HBM is thrilled to promote Jim Norris to the role of President & CEO of Control Devices effective this October. Jim replaces Scott Kerns, who recently left the organization to accept a position with another organization. Jim is a veteran of the Control Devices business, first joining in 1996 in a commercial role and expanding […]
HBM was thrilled to host our first portfolio-wide in-person Talent Connect event since 2019 on Sept 21st & 22nd. Over 90 leaders from Mississippi Lime Company, Schafer Industries, HarperLove, Control Devices, and HBM gathered in St. Louis for a day and a half of networking, leadership development, and shared learning. Reflections & The Future The […]
Mississippi Lime Acquires Valley Minerals, Dolomitic Quicklime Producer ST. LOUIS, MO – (September 20, 2022) – Mississippi Lime Company, an HBM company headquartered in St. Louis, and a leading global supplier of high-calcium lime products, today announced it has completed its acquisition of Valley Minerals, a single-site dolomitic quicklime producer based in Bonne Terre, Missouri. […]
HBM Holdings is pleased to announce that our largest holding, Mississippi Lime (MLC), has acquired Singleton Birch. Singleton Birch is the leading independent supplier of lime products in the United Kingdom. This acquisition, which closed today, is part of HBM’s overall strategy to build and invest in high performing companies and to drive growth and […]
ST. LOUIS, MO – (October 13, 2021) – HBM Holdings (“HBM”) announced today it has acquired Control Devices, LLC of Fenton, MO. Control Devices, a portfolio company of Goldner Hawn founded in 1963, is a leading designer and manufacturer of highly engineered flow-control products utilized in niche applications across a diverse array of end markets. […]
Earlier this year, HBM announced the successful acquisition of Charlotte, NC-based HarperLove into our portfolio of companies. When looking at businesses to bring into the HBM portfolio, culture is an important factor in our evaluation criteria. We were able to observe HarperLove’s “people-focused” culture first-hand throughout the acquisition process and it continues to shine during […]
Recently, Schafer Industries welcomed Barb Shklar to lead the HR team. A key member of the Schafer leadership team, Barb leads strategic and day-to-day efforts related to employee relations, recruitment, and all HR aspects of the business as it continues to grow. This appointment came at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and provided an […]
With supplies of hand sanitizer running low across the globe in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Aerofil worked closely with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to gain temporary approval status and begin the production of hand sanitizer. Aerofil will produce hand sanitizer for health care personnel and for consumers. The team has worked around […]
One of the main reasons HBM acquired Aerofil Technology in 2017 was for their lean manufacturing practices and for the opportunity to grow the business. Aerofil recognized an opportunity to automate operations and to provide a higher quality product for the Beauty & Personal care industry. These automation opportunities arose in response to unskilled labor […]
ST. LOUIS, MO – (January 2, 2020) – HBM Holdings (“HBM”) announced today it has acquired HarperLove of Charlotte, North Carolina. HarperLove, founded in 1978 and a portfolio company of Graycliff Partners, is a leading provider of specialty adhesives, performance additives and wet-strength resins to corrugated packaging manufacturers. The acquisition expands HBM’s portfolio of specialty […]
ST. LOUIS, MO – April 3, 2018 – HBM Holdings (“HBM”) today announced that Daniel Wright has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of its portfolio company Aerofil Technology, Inc. (“Aerofil”). Aerofil is a contract manufacturer that fills aerosol and liquid containers for industry-leading brands across a wide set of industries and applications and was acquired […]
We are excited to share the Spray Technology & Marketing March edition, featuring Aerofil Technology and HBM in the A Good Year’s Work article. The article delves into the factors underpinning HBM’s acquisition of Aerofil in late 2017 and why Lean manufacturing practices are a key component of Aerofil’s growth. When announcing the acquisition, Mike DeCola, […]
ST. LOUIS, MO – (September 29, 2017) – HBM Holdings (“HBM”) announced today that it has acquired Aerofil Technology, Inc. (“Aerofil”) headquartered in Sullivan, Missouri. Founded in 1988, Aerofil is a contract manufacturer that fills aerosol and liquid containers for industry-leading brands across a wide set of industries and applications. The company was recently named […]
ST. LOUIS, MO – (August 1, 2017) – HBM Holdings (“HBM”) announced today that it has acquired Schafer Industries (“Schafer”) of South Bend, Indiana. Schafer is a leading producer of high-precision, custom-engineered gears and machined parts for a wide range of applications, as well as transaxles, brake assemblies and other components for off-road vehicles. The […]
ST. LOUIS, MO – (June 19, 2017) Mississippi Lime Company, a leading producer of high calcium quicklime, hydrated lime and calcium carbonate, today announced it has completed its purchase of Mercer Lime Company’s hydrated lime business. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Mercer Lime Company, with operations in Branchton, PA, has a long history […]
Edinburgh, IN – (April 29, 2016) – Sacoma International LLC (Sacoma), of Edinburgh, IN has been recognized for outstanding performance in Quality, Productivity, and Delivery by Cardington Yutaka Technologies (CYT) at their annual Supplier Conference in Waldo, OH. The honor was accepted by Kurt Nunemaker, Sacoma’s Director of Business Development. Sacoma was the only supplier […]
Patented calcium and enzyme-based technologies improve labels and experience. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – For over 150 years, Delavau has been relied upon as a premier supplier of food, pharmaceutical, and nutritional technologies to major nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and food brands. Based on the substantial growth of its food division over the past decade, Delavau has branded its […]
HBM Holdings Announces Grand Opening of Tru-Flex Poland Ujazd, Poland – HBM Holding’s Tru-Flex LLC is now operational in Europe. Tru-Flex, a global leader in flexible metal hose technology, is proud to announce the completion of a green-field manufacturing facility located in Ujazd, Poland. Tru-Flex Poland is a fully integrated manufacturing plant solely for the […]
Mississippi Lime Company Announces Hydrator Expansion St. Louis, MO, USA – Mississippi Lime today announced approval for construction of a calcium hydroxide facility to manufacture the company’s High Reactivity Hydrated Lime at its Verona, KY plant site. The expansion will focus on producing hydrated lime for acid gas control in the greater Cincinnati area. The […]
Tru-Flex Further Expands Into Europe – Adds Manufacturing Plant in Poland Deputy Prime Minister of Poland in attendance at groundbreaking ceremony UJAZD, POLAND – Tru-Flex, LLC is expanding in Europe. The company announced last week the construction of a new factory in Poland. Tru-Flex sp. z o.o. is expected to begin production of flexible elements […]
Award based on ’breakthrough ideas,’ and contribution to meeting cost-savings HANNOVER, GERMANY – Tru-Flex, LLC, has been selected as a winner of the Cost Excellence Award, a 2014 Volvo Group Purchasing Supplier Award. In presenting the award, the Volvo Group cited the exceptional contribution and cooperation of Tru-Flex, as well as its proven commitment and […]
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