Meridian Adhesives Group has announced the acquisition of Pacific Adhesive Systems (PAS), a Malaysia-based company serving the electronics, semiconductor, and medical markets with high-performance adhesive and coating solutions.

Established in 2004, PAS is an ISO 9001:2008-certified company with operations in Malaysia, Thailand, China, and Hong Kong. The company’s range of products includes adhesives, coatings, sealants, thermal interface materials, tapes, cleaning chemicals, greases and lubricants.

“Having joined Meridian Adhesives Group, we are now positioned to reach greater heights in innovative adhesive solutions,” said David Lee, PAS president. “With the backing of Meridian, we will be able to further support customers regardless of their location.”

PAS will be joining Meridian’s Electronics Division, which is comprised of:

• Epoxy Technology, Inc.
• Epoxies, Etc.
• Epoxy Technology Europe
• GENTEC
• FT Polymer

“PAS has been a long-time partner of Meridian’s Electronics Division,” said Daniel Pelton, CEO of Meridian Adhesives Group. “I am glad to have this trusted partner formally joining the Meridian group as we extend our global footprint into Asia. Together with David Lee and his team, we look forward to further building our Electronics Division through expanded product lines, increased service and additional acquisitions globally.”

The Electronics Division of Meridian Adhesives Group provides high technology products with experienced technical support. Epoxy, urethane, silicone and UV materials that are manufactured by the division have been used in some of the most demanding applications. These companies are trusted partners of organizations throughout the world.