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FPD/PCB NEWS`February 19


AGC acquires global operations of the Advanced Dielectric Division of US-based Taconic

AGC announced that AGC has entered into an unit and asset purchase agreement with US-based Taconic to acquire the Advanced Dielectric Division (ADD) and part of the Industrial Products Division (IPD) of Taconic (the Transaction).

Taconic currently operates two divisions: the ADD and IPD. The ADD manufactures and sells super high-end rigid Copper Clad Laminates (CCL), which are printed circuit board materials; whereas the IPD manufactures and sells industrial composite films used for automotive, aircraft and other production lines.

AGC has decided to acquire global operations of the ADD and part of the industrial composite film business from Taconic to actively expand business as a manufacturer and supplier of high-end materials and solutions in the next-generation high-speed communications markets.

FPD/PCB NEWS`February 1


AGC Releases Glass Substrate for AR/MR Glasses

AGC announced to develop a high-transparency, high-refractive-index glass substrate for use in AR/MR glasses. The company has already established a mass production system for the glass in Japan and plans to launch sales from February 2019.