When the French company Novacel acquired the surface protection division of the American group Ivex in 2000, the business took on the name of Ivex Novacel.

The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC) invites researchers and developers to submit groundbreaking work for TECH XXVIII, May 4-6, 2005, in Baltimore, MD.

Each year, the Adhesion Society conducts a research competition for students, the objectives being to promote the field of adhesion and to encourage student participation in the Annual Meeting.

International Specialty Products Inc. (ISP) has announced the expansion of the T.H. Hilson Company's sales territory for ISP's BIOTREND Industrial Biocides to include Minnesota, Wisconsin, North and South Dakota, Northern Illinois, and the greater Chicago area.

Toyo-Morton Ltd., headquartered near Tokyo, Japan, was the site in June for a special gathering of company personnel, joint venture partners, and distributors for the company.

ADCO Products Inc. has announced the addition of Jim Turner to its Management Team as Chief Operating Officer.

Presentations by Bayer Polymers, Dow Chemical, INVISTA Specialties Intermediates and Nippon Polyurethane Industry will headline an adhesives-specific technical session at Polyurethanes Conference 2004.

Speedline Technologies, Inc. has entered into a new sales and marketing alliance with Tamura FA System Corporation for the Japanese market.

Devcon, a Massachusetts-based manufacturer of repair compounds and adhesives, has received an American Eagle Award for its commitment to education.

In response to critical performance needs for immediate position feedback sensing and quieter operation, Bio-Chem Valve now offers two new high purity liquid transfer pinch valve enhancement options that enable OEMs to expand and upgrade their product lines by offering specialized position feedback sensors and noise deadening features.