Venture Tape Corp., a worldwide manufacturer of specialty tapes, has received ISO 9001:2000 certification.

Modern Marvels investigates the stuck-up, tacky world of glue in "History of Glue," May 18 on The History Channel.

FEICA has announced that this year's European Adhesives Conference & EXPO will take place Sept. 14-16, in Jersey, Channel Islands.

The International Electronics Manufacturing Initiative (iNEMI), which is focused on strengthening the global electronics manufacturing supply chain, has announced seven new members.

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) has announced its annual Summer Leadership Conference to be held at The Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch in Avon, CO, June 26-28, 2005.

Borden Chemical, Inc., a leading supplier of thermoset and other high-performance resins, adhesives and specialty materials, has announced the completion of its acquisition of Bakelite AG from its parent company, Rutgers AG.

Loparex Inc. has announced that the 3M Foam Adhesive Dressing, which is manufactured with silicone release paper from Loparex, has received a 2005 Medical Design Excellence Award.

Moyno has announced the recent appointment of Eric Gray to the position of OEM sales manager.

The Dow Chemical Co. has announced plans to build a new phenolic glycol ether production unit in Freeport, TX, to meet the changing needs of its performance solvents customers.

Specialty Polymers, Inc., an Oregon-based manufacturer of chemical compounds used in glues, paints, inks and coatings, recently hired Tom Sennhenn as technical manager at the company's South Carolina plant.