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The acquisition expands Click Bond’s ability to deliver measurable, scientific confidence from surface to structure — uniting bonding science with fastening innovation. “This is an exciting evolution for Click Bond,” said Brandon Perlich, President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Click Bond. “Brighton Science brings incredible scientific expertise to our engineering and manufacturing capabilities. 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