Boyd Corp. Acquires MBK Tape Solutions, a Stick-to-Skin Adhesive Maker

Engineered materials and thermal management firm Boyd Corporation acquired MBK Tape Solutions, a manufacturer and developer of complex multi-layered adhesives that bound, mount, monitor, and protect medical stick-to-skin applications.
 
The deal boosts Boyd’s material science portfolio in advanced wound care, transdermal patches, and biosensors.
 
“Boyd is deeply committed to accelerating innovation in medical wearables. MBK Tape Solutions’ technologists and material scientists enhance our ability to address our customers’ needs in this rapidly growing market,” Boyd CEO Doug Britt told the press.
 
MBK’s customers gain Boyd’s global reach and engineering services.
 
“MBK’s strong reputation and deep knowledge of medical grade materials and skin contact adhesives will help us scale even more quickly and reliably to serve a growing medical industry experiencing rapid evolution of care and technology,” said Boyd chief commercial officer Michael Sutsko.