Packaging Briefs – Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Nordson corporation enters egreement to acquire Micromedics, Inc.
Nordson Corporation announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire St. Paul, Minnesota-based Micromedics Inc., a leader in applying and dispensing biomaterials for controlling bleeding, healing wounds and other related medical procedures. The acquired business will be integrated into Nordson’s Advanced Technology Systems segment. Additional Micromedics product lines related to ear, nose and throat applications and surgical instrument protection are not being acquired by Nordson and will be spun out prior to close as a new company called Summit Medical Inc.

Multi-Color invests in Chinese Operation
Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) plans to invest in establishing label operations in China. Having received Chinese Government approvals, MCC will be located in the major southern city of Guangzhou, near many national and international consumer products brand owners. MCC is bringing modern label technology and know-how to support the rapidly growing consumer demand for high quality packaged products in China. The new business will be run by MCC's Asia Pacific President of Consumer Products, Brenton Barrett. He will lead a largely local team with specific expatriate support.

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