Vba convert multiple MS Word files to signle PDF

I am creating an automation script that I will integrate into an application.  I am trying to convert multiple MS Word files that are listed in a database (with their names and file locations) into a single PDF.  I have Adobe X Pro version.  I tried using distiller directly (acrodist.exe) but it seems to require the use of PostScript files.  What would be the best way to achieve my goal to automate the fille conversion/combination of the MS Word files. 
Thanks in advance,
Ben

Acrobat will have to be installed on the user's computer and it will open (though you can hide the windows).
The best way to do this is to write a custom plugin for Acrobat (in C/C++) that manages the conversions for you (using the AVConversion APIs) and have that communicate (via the IPC mechanism of your choice) to your custom application.

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