DURHAM, N.C. – IPS Adhesives, a global manufacturer of structural and surfacing products, has acquired a range of adhesives based on acrylate and methyl methacrylate (MMA) technology from L&L Products. Announced Sept. 30, terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

IPSA said the acquisition complements its specialist MMA-based product offerings used in construction and other industrial applications. “This acquisition accelerates our ability to create and deliver even more high-performance solutions to our customers across Europe and North America.  We’re passionate about enabling customers to bond in new ways, as demonstrated by our recent launch of a groundbreaking low-surface energy adhesive.  The combination of our technical expertise with L&L’s current MMA portfolio and pipeline products further enhances our ability to solve problems and innovate for customers,” said IPSA President Scott McDowell.

IPSA will rebrand former L&L product numbers A-K321 and A-K322 as SCIGRIP products. Other brands by IPSA include Integra Adhesives, Arjay, Weld-On Sign & Display, and Unika.

L&L said it will focus on the development and commercialization of adhesives, sealants, reinforcements, and acoustic technologies for the automotive and transportation markets, as well as diversifying its business to enter new markets. “We are fortunate to have found IPSA, a company devoted to MMA technology and one that has already invested in the infrastructure needed to support it,” said Jean-Michel Hollaender, president of L&L Products Europe.