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IPC and Automotive Industry Action Group Enhance Partnership Agreement

With electronic systems expected to reach 50% of the total car cost by 2030, electronics companies are of critical importance in the automotive supply chain.

June 26, 2020

To reinforce the importance of quality in process and manufacturing, standardization for supply chain effectiveness, and industry advancement, IPC and the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) recently renewed their cooperative agreement.

FEICA/EURADH Announce Winner of the 2020 Adhesion Innovation Award

For the 2020 edition of the biannual award, 10 candidates submitted papers in innovative adhesion science, and the EURADH jury examined each one for everything from scientific impact to practical application.

June 25, 2020

The winner of the second FEICA/EURADH Adhesion Innovation Award is Elisa Arikan for her paper on “Structural Adhesive Bonding of Polymers-Surface Characteristics and Adhesion Mechanism.”

CPA and ECPA Announce Collaboration Program

The organizations report that this collaboration presents expanded opportunities to the members of each organization on a global scale.

June 16, 2020

CPA, The Association for Contract Packagers and Manufacturers, and The European Co-Packers Association (ECPA) recently announced their official collaboration efforts.

AIHA Rebrands to Reflect the Future of the Occupational Health and Safety Profession

The new brand includes a new name—simply AIHA—as well as a logo and tagline: “Healthier Workplaces. A Healthier World.”

June 12, 2020

The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) unveiled its brand evolution at the recent Virtual AIHce EXP 2020.

W. R. Meadows’ Snow Elected Vice President of Construction Specifications Canada

Russell Snow has been a member of Construction Specifications Canada since 1997 and began his volunteering career as part of the organizing committee for what is now known as the Building Expo.

June 11, 2020

W. R. Meadows recently announced that Russell Snow, CSP, CTR, sales manager and product group manager for its Building Envelope sector, has been named fourth vice president of Construction Specifications Canada (CSC).

Airports Council Welcomes ICAO Restart Recommendations

Airports Council International-North America has convened an Airport Industry Recovery Advisory Panel to assess the operational needs of airports in the U.S. and Canada, as well as considerations to ensure passenger safety and limit further spread of COVID-19.

June 10, 2020

Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) recently welcomed recommendations put forward by the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Council Aviation Recovery Task Force as air travel begins to resume following the COVID-19 pandemic.

AIHA and NRCC: Industrial Hygiene Chemist Certification Program

The organizations reportedly developed this program after recognizing the benefits of certification for chemists and analysts in laboratories that focus on analyzing industrial hygiene samples.

June 3, 2020

AIHA, AIHA Registry Programs, and the National Registry of Certified Chemists (NRCC) recently announced the launch of a joint program for the certification of industrial hygiene (IH) chemists and analysts.

Abstract Deadline Nears for 2020 ASC Annual Convention

The ASC reports that any new technology, market intelligence, or timely topic relevant to the adhesive and sealant industry will be considered.

May 21, 2020

The Adhesive and Sealant Council’s 2020 Annual Convention and EXPO will be held November 4-6 in Louisville, Ky.

Clark Named CEO of SAMPE North America

Gregg Balko, SAMPE’s current CEO and executive director, announced his retirement in December; he will stay on until July 1 to ensure a successful transition.

May 12, 2020

The Society for the Advancement of Materials and Process Engineering (SAMPE) North America recently announced that Zane Clark has been named its new CEO, effective June 15.

Ons to Succeed Bruce as Secretary General of FEICA

Kristel Ons served as deputy to Philip Bruce for the last four years and has been involved in all secretary general duties since the beginning of 2020 to ensure a smooth transition to the new role.

May 8, 2020

Roland Albers, president of FEICA, the Association of the European Adhesive and Sealant Industry, recently announced that the FEICA executive board has unanimously appointed Kristel Ons the incoming secretary general of the association, effective June 15, 2020, succeeding Philip Bruce.