The $40 million facility is designed to support the Asia-Pacific region’s rapidly growing demand for world-class technology and innovation. The new ATC will be operational by mid-2013.

Scientists at the University of Massachusetts have developed a new adhesive that works in a similar fashion to the foot pads on a gecko lizard. The new product is roughly

The global healthcare packaging market is expected to reach $93.9 billion in 2012, according to Visiongain.

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently announced the appointment of Kenneth Lauffer to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

Lintech International LLC recently announced that Chantel Zuza will relocate to Charlotte, NC, in an outside sales role with the company.

The Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce recently announced that Michelman president and CEO Steven J. Shifman has been appointed to serve on the TechSolve Board of Directors.

Adhesive Applications recently announced the opening of an expanded manufacturing facility near the company’s headquarters in Easthampton, MA.

The Kids in Need Foundation recently announced that Elmer’s® Products Inc. has sponsored the second year of a teacher grants program.

RadTech recently announced program details for its UV and EB Technology Expo and Conference, which will take place April 30-May 2 in Chicago.

Hospitals are considering the use of tissue adhesive for securing intravascular catheters. The tissue adhesive does not pose the same problems as other fixation methods, such as inadequate securement or