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The impact of the coronavirus on the industry has reached new levels (photo: @amrothman – pixabay.com)

LOPEC 2020 cancelled, OE-A General Assembly postponed

The news came Friday in the late afternoon: “Due to the increasing spread of COVID19 in Europe and based on the recommendation of the Bavarian State Government for trade fairs, Messe München feels compelled to cancel LOPEC in responsibility for the health of exhibitors and visitors,” stated a tweet by the organisers of the leading event for organic and printed electronics, which was scheduled to take place from 24-26 March.

Intel’s Preferred Quality Supplier Award (photo: Intel)

Brewer Science receives Intel’s Preferred Quality Supplier Award

Brewer Science (Rolla, Missouri) has been recognised by Intel as a recipient of a 2019 Preferred Quality Supplier (PQS) Award. The PQS Award honours companies that Intel believes have relentlessly pursued excellence and conducted business with resolute professionalism.

Smartrac is now part of Avery Dennison (photo: Avery Dennison)

Avery Dennison completes acquisition of Smartrac’s RFID transponder business

On 2 March 2020, Avery Dennison (Glendale, California) announced the completion of the acquisition of Smartrac’s transponder business, for the purchase price of €225M, subject to customary adjustments.

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