The new Technical Center of Excellence for Flexible Packaging Adhesives and Coating applications will be located in Bridgewater, N.J.

Construction is scheduled to complete by the first quarter of 2020.

The new alignment intends to enable the company to better serve global customers and markets.

Mike Clark has been appointed to the position of president and will oversee implementation of the strategy.

The new test building covers 1,500 sq m (5,000 sq ft).

The project will reportedly position LORD to provide support to the fast-growing electric vehicle (EV) market.

Hatheway reportedly brings extensive experience in sales, product management, barcoding and application solutions.

Students perform specific jobs within 18 different shops, including the H.B. Fuller Innovation Center, each of which offers a consumer product or service.

This territory expansion reportedly builds upon Palmer Holland’s existing service in the Central, Midwest, and Northeast regions.

The grants will reportedly support the development of new approaches for the sustainable production of specialty organic acids.