Due to continued increases in raw material and energy-related costs, Loparex, the world's leading manufacturer of release liners, has increased pricing.

IPC- Association Connecting Electronics Industries has announced a call for papers for its IPCWorks 2005 technical conference.

Polysciences, Inc., a leading manufacturer of specialty monomers/polymers for electronics, has introduced LoSTRESS liquid encapsulant.

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.