Upon completion of the cash transaction, 3M will own 100% of Sumitomo 3M Ltd.

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

Adhesive prices are anticipated to rise moderately on the back of rebounding activity in downstream markets.

This company has expanded its line of LED-compatible Loctite^® adhesives, sealants, potting materials and threadlockers to include 38 products.

Sika Global Automotive announced that Peter Luescher has been promoted to the position of head of Global Automotive Finance and Controlling.

ASTM International recently announced it has formed a new committee for stakeholders in the field of industrial biotechnology.

Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc. and Momentive Performance Materials Inc. recently announced the joint publication of the “Sustainability: 2013” sustainability report.

Sirrus Inc. recently announced the initiation of a development agreement with Elmer’s^® Products Inc. to develop consumer products from Sirrus’ Chemilian^TM and Forza^TM monomer platforms.

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

More than 20 tape manufacturing companies have engaged in the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council’s (PSTC) Responsible Tape Manufacturer (RTM) certification program since July 8.