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Calcium Products

Calcium-based fertilizers for crops and turf

Overview

Calcium Products makes calcium-based fertilizers, especially pelletized limestone and gypsum, for farmers and turf managers. It buys and processes pure limestone to create products that raise soil calcium and adjust pH, helping soil structure and nutrient availability so crops and turf can grow better. The pellets are designed for easy spreading and even distribution, making soil conditioning simpler for growers. The company differentiates itself through its focus on high-purity limestone sources and a long history of soil-health work, plus a track record of expanding its sales and operations under different ownership groups. Its goal is to improve soil health and crop yields by delivering reliable calcium-based soil amendments at scale, and to grow by incorporating agtech approaches and broader distribution under its current leadership.

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About Calcium Products

Simplify's Rating
Why Calcium Products is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Food & AgricultureIndustrial & Manufacturing

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Ames, IA

Founded

1987

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What believers are saying

  • October 2026 Blair updates signal construction continues on schedule.
  • The Blair plant adds SO4 production and expands capacity for 98G customers.
  • HBM said 2026 brought the largest capital investments ever at Calcium Products.

What critics are saying

  • Blair, Nebraska construction must hit spring 2027 or HBM’s growth thesis stalls.
  • Calcium Products still depends on commodity agriculture demand, squeezing pricing and volume in 2026.
  • If the new plant underperforms, Calcium Products risks becoming an underutilized HBM asset.

What makes Calcium Products unique

  • 98G and SO4 target precise soil-pH and sulfur problems in specialty agriculture.
  • Ames limestone heritage and pure-dolomite sourcing support product consistency and premium positioning.
  • HBM funded major capital investment, giving Calcium Products deeper manufacturing backing than independents.

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Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

14%
HBM Holdings Company
Jul 8th, 2025
Calcium Products, an HBM Company, Expands Operations with Nebraska Facility

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.

PR Newswire
Sep 25th, 2024
HBM Holdings Acquires Calcium Products

/PRNewswire/ -- HBM Holdings announced the acquisition of Calcium Products, Inc., a premier manufacturer of high-quality agricultural fertilizers. Founded in...

Port Arthur News
Sep 25th, 2024
HBM Holdings Acquires Calcium Products

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - HBM Holdings announced the acquisition of Calcium Products, Inc., a premier manufacturer of high-quality agricultural fertilizers.

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