The much-anticipated move of the Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA) International conference is on target for 2000.

Ruco Polymers has introduced a new polyester designed for reactive hot melt applications.

The Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association (SOCMA) has adopted proactive revisions to its Responsible Care Guiding Principles.

Ronningen-Petter has formed Ronningen-Petter Financial Services to offer lease options for its liquid-filtration equipment.

Henkel Corp.’s Coatings and Inks Division is now Cognis Coatings and Inks Division.

The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC) is sponsoring its annual technical seminar, TECH XXIII, May 3-5, 2000, at the Fairmont Hotel in New Orleans.

IAL Consultants has published a new report, The European Market for Structural Adhesives 1999.

The Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association (SOCMA) has formed the Chemical Shippers Association (CSA).

Horiba Instruments has entered into an agreement to distribute the Microstructure product line for ThermoQuest.

Bayer has developed two new low-NCO prepolymers, Baytec® MP-020 and Baytec MP-030, that are ideal for making soft elastomers.