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RPM Acquires Commercial Joint Sealant Manufacturer Schul International

Schul’s product line primarily consists of pre-compressed, self-expanding foam tapes, which are used for sealing vertical and horizontal joints in applications that include window seals, precast concrete, modular construction, and concrete façade restoration.
June 17, 2019

RPM International Inc. recently announced that its Tremco business has acquired Schul International Co., LLC, a manufacturer of joint sealants for commercial construction, as well as Willseal LLC, a business that markets and sells Schul products.


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FLEXcon SEM film

FLEXcon’s New Scanning Electron Microscope is Online

The goal of the SEM acquisition is to enable imagery and analysis of micro-embossed film samples during the development of new microstructures.
June 12, 2019
FLEXcon Co., Inc. recently announced that its new scanning electron microscope (SEM) is up and running.
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Ford’s Mikula to Keynote 2019 ASSEMBLY Show

During his keynote presentation, Mikula will discuss how Ford is using state-of-the-art production tools and processes to make the vehicles of tomorrow.
June 7, 2019
Michael Mikula, chief engineer for Advanced Manufacturing at Ford Motor Co., will give the keynote address at The ASSEMBLY Show, which will be held October 22-24 in Rosemont, Ill.
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3M commercial vehicle tape

3M: Commercial Vehicle Tape

Designed for sidewall and roof panel bonding, the new 3M VHB CV90F commercial vehicle tape reportedly enables fast, easy, and durable assembly in demanding transportation applications.
June 6, 2019

3M recently announced that its commercial vehicle product line is expanding with the addition of CV90F to the 3M™ VHB™ commercial vehicle tape family.


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Bostik PSTC poster

Bostik Wins Innovative Poster Session at PTSC Tape Summit

Christophe Robert, Bostik EMEA’s PSA manager, presented on moisture-cured pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) technology and earned the award.
June 3, 2019
Bostik recently announced that it was the recipient of the Best Poster Award during the Innovative Poster Session at the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council’s (PSTC) recent Tape Summit in Baltimore, Md.
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FLEXcon Carpe Diem

FLEXcon Receives Funds from State Grant Awarded to Carpe Diem Technologies

FLEXcon will use new equipment to enable rapid prototyping of micro-embossed films to support flexible electronics ecosystems in Massachusetts.
May 30, 2019
FLEXcon Co., Inc. recently announced that it is the recipient of a portion of the $2.3M Massachusetts Manufacturing Innovation Initiative (M2I2) grant awarded to Carpe Diem Technologies last July.
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