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DuPont and Nissan e.dams Formula E Team Announce Technical Partnership

Engineering teams from both organizations will combine expertise to focus on achieving breakthroughs in e-motor performance and battery safety.

March 3, 2021

DuPont and the Nissan e.dams Formula E team recently announced a technical partnership to accelerate the delivery of new technologies in vehicle electrification.

Axiom Space Raises $130 Million in Series B Funding

The new financing will accelerate the growth of Axiom's workforce and construction of its privately developed space station.

March 3, 2021

Axiom Space, Inc., which is developing the world's first commercial space station, has raised $130 million in Series B funding.

New Defense Electronics Group Invites Industry Participation

The U.S. Partnership for Assured Electronics was established in 2020 with a mission to ensure the U.S. government has access to resilient and trusted electronics supply chains.

March 2, 2021

The U.S. Partnership for Assured Electronics (USPAE) is inviting electronics manufacturers and related companies to participate in its programs, highlighting the opportunities to collaborate with industry peers and the U.S. government.

Henkel and North Carolina State University Enter Research Partnership Focused on Power Electronics

Henkel will leverage services from NC State’s Packaging Research in Electronic Energy Systems (PREES) lab facilities as part of the agreement.

March 2, 2021

Henkel and North Carolina State University's Future Renewable Electric Energy Delivery and Management (FREEDM) Systems Engineering Research Center recently announced a new partnership agreement designed to study the impact of materials technology on power electronics applications.

DELO: Liquid Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives

Ideal for electronic applications, like smartphone speakers or display frames, these liquid PSAs open up new possibilities in a variety of markets.

March 2, 2021

DELO has developed two liquid pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) that reportedly have similar properties to (double-sided) adhesive tapes but are applied in liquid form.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Avery Dennison Acquisition Leads the News

Last week, Avery Dennison’s announcement regarding its acquisition of JDC Solutions drew the most reader interest.

Susan Sutton

March 1, 2021

How will recent merger and acquisition activity impact the industry? Please contact me at suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your thoughts.

PPG Completes VersaFlex Acquisition

VersaFlex is an aggregation of four U.S.-based protective coatings companies, consisting of legacy VersaFlex, Raven Lining Systems, Milamar Coatings, and Specialty Products Inc.

March 1, 2021

PPG recently announced that it has completed its acquisition of VersaFlex from DalFort Capital Partners.

3M to Invest $1 Billion to Achieve Carbon Neutrality, Reduce Water Use, and Improve Water Quality

3M is aiming for a 50% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030, an 80% reduction by 2040, and 100% carbon neutrality in its operations by 2050.

March 1, 2021

3M recently announced it expects to invest approximately $1 billion over the next 20 years to accelerate new environmental goals: achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, reduce water use by 25% at its facilities, and return higher quality water to the environment after use in manufacturing operations.

Sheahan to Succeed McHale as Graco President and CEO

McHale will step down from his CEO and board positions on June 10, 2021, but will remain with Graco Inc. through September 15, 2021, to assist with the leadership transition.

February 26, 2021

Graco Inc. recently announced that Mark W. Sheahan has been appointed president and CEO of the company effective June 10, 2021, succeeding Patrick J. McHale, who announced plans to retire from the company.

Huntsman Appoints McGovern to Board of Directors, Announces Formation of Sustainability Committee

Jeanne McGovern’s appointment is part of the company’s deliberate process of adding financial and accounting expertise to the board.

February 26, 2021

Huntsman Corp. announced the appointment of Jeanne McGovern to its board of directors and also the formation of a committee to oversee matters regarding sustainability.