Articles Tagged with ''COVID-19''

AIHA Releases Recommendations on Reducing Risk of COVID-19 with Enhanced Engineering and Work Practice Controls

AIHA’s latest guidelines include recommendations on engineering controls, germicidal ultraviolet radiation, enhanced cleaning and disinfection, and personal hygiene and physical distancing.

September 4, 2020

As businesses, schools, retailers, and manufacturers manage reopening due to the pandemic, AIHA announced that it continues to expand its library of Back to Work Safely guidelines, white papers, and resources aimed at 26 different business and community sectors.

AIHA Issues Guidance to Help Construction Community Deal with Challenges of COVID-19

The guidance reportedly provides easy-to-use, accurate information from experts on construction health hazards about how the virus can be controlled on construction sites.

August 31, 2020

AIHA recently announced that it has issued a new guidance document, “Focus on Construction Health: COVID-19,” to help the construction community deal with the challenges of responding to COVID-19 by providing a practical plan for protecting workers.

SBA Still Accepting Applications for Economic Injury Disaster Loans

Economic Injury Disaster Loan proceeds can be used to cover a wide array of working capital and normal operating expenses, such as continuation to health care benefits, rent, utilities, and fixed debt payments.

August 26, 2020

Small businesses, private non-profits, and agricultural businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can still apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan.

Builder Confidence Matches All-Time High on Record Traffic

The Housing Market Index now stands at its highest reading in the 35-year history of the series, matching the record that was set in December 1998.

August 21, 2020

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes increased six points to 78 in August, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

ASC 2020 Annual Convention and EXPO Moves to All-Virtual Experience

Attendees will be able to participate virtually in multiple interactive opportunities throughout the week, including live interaction with speakers in educational sessions and with fellow attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors in the ASC EXPO.

August 19, 2020

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) has announced that, given the ongoing economic and health crisis throughout the U.S., the ASC Convention and EXPO scheduled for November 4-6, 2020, is being moved to a 100% virtual event.

Revenue Down 9% for Intertape Polymer Group in 2020 Second Quarter

Revenue decreased 9.4% to $267.8 million for Intertape Polymer Group in the second quarter of 2020, primarily due to a decrease in volume/mix and lower selling prices.

August 18, 2020

Intertape Polymer Group Inc. recently released results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2020.

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Industry Continues to be Drawn to the Loss of Palmer Holland’s Matt Walker

The death of Matt Walker, account manager for Palmer Holland, drew the most reader interest for the second consecutive week.

Susan Sutton

August 17, 2020

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North American Printed Circuit Board Industry Sees Healthy Increase in Consecutive Monthly Sales

Compared to the preceding month, June 2020 shipments of printed circuit boards in North America rose 19.7%.

August 17, 2020

IPC recently announced the June 2020 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program.

2020 ASI Top 20: Leading Global Manufacturers of Adhesives and Sealants

We targeted sales figures (and other details) for finished adhesives and sealants, as well as related products, to develop the ASI Top 20 ranking of leading adhesive and sealant manufacturers.

Susan Sutton

August 12, 2020

Our annual ASI Top 20 details the leading worldwide manufacturers of adhesives and sealants. We targeted sales figures (and other details) for finished adhesives and sealants, as well as related products such as tapes, to develop the ranking.

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Covestro Announces New Corporate Vision Focused on Circular Economy

Over the long term, Covestro plans to align its entire production, its range of products and solutions, and all areas to the circular concept.

August 11, 2020

Covestro recently announced that it considers itself to be on a clear course and well-positioned for the rest of the year, following a challenging first six months as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

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