Meridian Adhesives acquires two European-based suppliers

DALTON, Ga.—Meridian Adhesives Group has acquired Gentec and FT Polymer, two European-based adhesive suppliers for the electronics, medical, aerospace and automotive industries.

The companies' range of products include adhesives, encapsulants, coatings, UV-curing technology and dispensing equipment.

The companies will join Meridian's electronics division and work with Epoxy Technology Europe under managing director Nicolas Schwarz.

"After years of working with Gentec and FT Polymer, we are excited to have these two well-established companies joining Meridian," Schwarz said in a news release. "I am looking forward to the expertise they will bring to our electronics division."

Gentec and FT Polymer have long partnered with Meridian's electronics division, which is comprised of Epoxy Technology, Inc., Epoxy Technology Europe, and Epoxies, Etc. Gentec serves Belgium, The Netherlands and Luxembourg, while FT Polymer serves France, Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria.

"Gentec and FT Polymer are trusted names in the electronic adhesives market in Europe," Meridian CEO Daniel Pelton said. "Adding them to our fast-growing electronics division will only serve to strengthen our team and enhance our global footprint. We are pleased to have them join us."