Michelman has announced the acquisition of the 50% interest in Michelman Asia-Pacific Pte. Ltd. held by Drex-Chem Industries Pte. Ltd.

Celanese has announced the signing of an agreement to sell its emulsion powders business to National Starch and Chemical Company (NSC) and to Elotex AG, both subsidiaries of Imperial Chemical Industries PLC (ICI) for $25.5 million.

The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC) has issued a call for papers for TECH XXIX, to be held May 3-5, 2006 in Las Vegas.

Adhesives & Sealants Industry magazine and The Adhesive and Sealant Council, Inc. are joining forces to bring a comprehensive one-day track on adhesive/sealant technology to the Converting & Package Printing Expo (CPP EXPO), to be held Sept. 26-28, 2005 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas.

ConProTec Inc., the North American distributor for MIXPAC SYSTEMS AG, the manufacturer of MIXPAC 200 and 400 manual and pneumatic dispensers, has announced the opening of the MIXPAC Dispenser Repair Division in Salem, NH.

The Adhesive and Sealant Council, Inc. (ASC) has announced its Fall 2005 Convention and Exposition to be held in Louisville, KY, Oct. 9-12.

Robert J. Broomham has been named to the role of global business director for the Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM) business at The Dow Chemical Company.

Seepex, Inc. has announced the completion of a major expansion at its American headquarters in Enon, OH.

Dow Automotive's innovative approach for bonding in hybrid front-end systems has officially gone into production with the launch of the new Volkswagen Polo.

Global specialty chemicals manufacturer Sartomer Company has announced an agreement to purchase The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company's hydrocarbon resins business.