# HarperLove acquires ChromaScape's corrugated products business

HarperLove, a portfolio company of HBM Holdings, acquired the corrugated products business of ChromaScape (formerly CEL Chemical), which makes adhesives and additives for corrugated packaging. Terms were not disclosed.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-08-18
- Where: Charlotte, North Carolina
- Status: completed
- Products: LBX borax and caustic replacement, CorrMax performance additives, WaterGuard wet-strength resins
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [ChromaScape](https://endata.com/companies/10377.md) (target)
- [HBM Holdings](https://endata.com/companies/11480.md) (investor)
- [HarperLove](https://endata.com/companies/14573.md) (acquirer)

## Sources

- [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/harperlove-acquires-chromascapes-corrugated-products-business-302852951.html), 2026-08-18: "today announced the acquisition of the corrugated products business of ChromaScape, formerly known as CEL Chemical"
- [packagingdive.com](https://www.packagingdive.com/news/packaging-dealmaking-august-2026-pregis-harperlove-applied-adhesives-jones-healthcare/829458/), 2026-09-04: "HarperLove, a provider of adhesives and additives for the corrugated packaging industry, acquired ChromaScape's corrugated products business."

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