Finished Adhesives and Sealants

ASC Announces Changes to Board of Directors and Executive Committee

ASC’s board includes 23 directors representing manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and academia in North America.

December 29, 2020

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently announced changes to its officers and members of the Executive Committee for 2021-2022.

Printed Electronics: Enabling Remote Healthcare and Enhancing Patient Treatment

Many innovative digital health solutions rely on printed electronics that are enabled by functional inks, coatings, and adhesives.

December 28, 2020

The current COVID-19 pandemic has put global healthcare systems under tremendous pressure. While some of the impacts are short term, others are considered transformative.

Engineered Materials Systems Announces Name Change to Nagase ChemteX America

Effective January 1, 2021, Engineered Materials Systems (EMS) will become Nagase ChemteX America Corp.

December 28, 2020

Engineered Materials Systems, Inc. (EMS) recently announced an upcoming change of its name.

M&A Corner

Looking Ahead: M&A Primed for Liftoff?

With COVID-19 vaccines starting to roll out and economic recovery underway, a palpable sense of optimism is beginning to emerge like the first rays of sunlight after a dark night.

Andy Hinz

December 23, 2020

The cover of a recent issue of Time magazine dubbed 2020 “The Worst Year Ever.” From the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent global economic fallout to a tumultuous U.S. presidential election and the loss of icons like Kobe Bryant, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Alex Trebek, 2020 certainly has been a year for the books. Suffice to say, we’re all eager to turn the page to 2021.

Jowat Sierak Jowat Adhesive Research Award

BMW’s Sierak Receives Jowat Adhesive Research Award

Paulina Sierak convinced the jury with her dissertation focused on the qualification of intelligent data analyses in automated adhesive bonding technology.

December 22, 2020

Jowat recently announced that Paulina Sierak, Ph.D., of BMW AG has been presented with the Jowat Adhesive Research Award 2020.