May 10, 2012 – BUSINESS WIRE — Adhesive coating/laminating company FLEXcon opened its newly constructed, 20,000sq.ft. Technology and Innovation Center for R&D at its headquarters in Spencer, MA.
FLEXcon built the R&D center to host wet labs, rooms with climate and sound control capabilities, and spacious work areas. Scientists at the center are able to collaborate with the machine operators and technicians in FLEXcon’s plants, developing products from conception to commercialization.
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| Photo: R&D at FLEXcon’s new facility. |
The location will enable collaboration among technology experts on new and improved products for emerging markets and supporting the Photovoltaic and Flexible Electronics business units. Researchers are tasked with meeting the needs of current customer industries, such as flexible electronics and photovoltaics, as well as developing new products to diversify FLEXcon’s customer base, said James Casey, VP of technology.
FLEXcon supplies adhesive coating, laminating and finishing of durable materials used in graphics applications, electronics and new products. For more information, visit www.FLEXcon.com