Avery Dennison Corp. recently announced a definitive agreement to acquire Smartrac’s Transponder (RFID Inlay) division for the purchase price of €225 million (approximately $248 million), subject to certain closing and post-closing adjustments.

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently reported its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2019 results.

PPG recently announced that PPG TESLIN label stock used in combination with the OKI Data C844dnw, C911dn, C931dn, C942dn, and Pro1050 printing systems has achieved British Maritime Standard 5609 (BS 5609) Section 3 certification.

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes recently announced an enhanced global website for converters, designers, engineers, and specifiers who seek new ways to improve assembly and manufacturing processes through the use of pressure-sensitive tapes and adhesive solutions.

Acucote has expanded its portfolio with nine new removable pressure-sensitive adhesives, bringing its total portfolio to 18 removable adhesives.

Avery Dennison Corp. recently announced that its medical businesses—Vancive Medical Technologies and Finesse Medical Ltd.—have been rebranded as Avery Dennison Medical.

The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC) recently officially announced the rebranding of its historically named Tape Summit to Tape Week.

3M has joined the Well Living Lab Alliance, a global consortium of organizations supporting the advancement of knowledge about how the indoor places where people live, work, and play can improve human health and well-being.

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Sartomer, a business line of Arkema, will feature its developments for energy-curing systems at CHINACOAT 2019.