Dow Automotive, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Co., has announced the consolidation of its North American production of glass-bonding adhesives, primers and sealers to a new, soon-to-be-constructed facility in Midland, MI.

Ampac Packaging LLC recently announced its acquisition of Flexicon Inc., Cary, IL, for an undisclosed amount.

On Dec. 10, 2004, Howard Ellerhorst died of heart failure at age 84.

H.B. Fuller Co. recently postponed its fourth quarter and annual earnings release, as well as its related earnings conference call.

The Adhesion Society has issued a reminder to all participants, attendees and potential attendees of the 28th Annual Meeting in Mobile, AL, Feb. 13-16, 2005, to send all registration forms before Jan. 31, 2005.

Solar Compounds Corp. president Harry Bockus has announced the appointment of Joseph Barbanel to the position of executive vice president.

Reynolds Industries Inc., a manufacturer of mixing and processing equipment, has appointed Gary Michal to the position of engineering manager.

The abstract submission deadline for the Call for Papers for the ASC's Spring Convention in Columbus, OH, April 17-20, 2005, is this Friday, Jan. 28.

The High Performance Polymers Division of Bostik, Inc. has established a business relationship with Lighthouse Molding, Inc. as the exclusive sales agent for Bostik LPM adhesives.

The abstract submission deadline for the Call for Papers for the Adhesive and Sealant Council's Spring Convention in Columbus, OH (April 17-20, 2005), is nearing.