Originally Published MPMNApril 2004

INDUSTRY NEWS

IN BRIEF

Rubber Industries (Shakopee, MN; www.rubberindustries.com)has expanded its capabilities to include liquid injection molding . . . MEC, Milwaukee ElectronicsCo., (Milwaukee) is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2004. . . Nusil Technology (Carpinteria, CA;www.nusil.com) has acquired Morehouse-Cowles (Fullerton, CA;www.morehousecowles.com) from MFIC Corp. Morehouse-Cowles is a manufacturer of equipment and technology for milling, mixing, and dissolving and will continue operating in Fullerton as a wholly owned subsidiary of Nusil. . . Dow Corning Corp. (Midland, MI; www.dowcorning.com/healthcare)and Rohm and Haas Co. (Philadelphia; www.rohmhaas.com)have formed a strategic alliance that will create materials and services to address unmet needsin wound care, transdermal, and related medical device applications. . .Beta LaserMike (Dayton, OH;www.betalasermike.com) has received a patent for its Snap Technology software contained within its ultrasonic wall thickness measurement system. . . Fluid sensor manufacturer Gems Sensors Inc., (Plainville, CT; www.gemssensors.com)has acquired Venture Measurement Company, LLC (Spartanburg, SC; www.venturemeasurement.com). 

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