Avery Dennison Corp. recently announced that former chairman H. Russell Smith died on September 7 at the age of 100.

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week.

Bostik recently announced that Diane Toonen, director of Global Strategic Marketing, Global Nonwovens business unit, will discuss the important role adhesives play in reducing or eliminating core fluff in disposable hygiene products at Insight 2014.

Sika Region NA Automotive recently announced two personnel promotions.

This company now offers 3M’s new Scotch-Weld low-odor acrylic adhesives.

3M recently announced it has completed its acquisition, through Sumitomo 3M Ltd., of Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.’s 25% interest in Sumitomo 3M Ltd. for ¥90 billion (~ $865 million).

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week.

Global market demand for electronic adhesives is estimated to reach a volume of 1,800 KT by 2019.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced a new report showing steady progress for the U.S. offshore wind energy industry over the past year.

H.B. Fuller Co. recently announced it has acquired ProSpec® Construction Products, a provider of tile and stone installation products.