Articles Tagged with ''COVID-19''

Bostik Portugal Helps Connect Students to School with Laptop Donations

A first delivery of 15 computers has been provided in Sá Miranda School in Braga, Portugal.

June 5, 2020

Bostik Portugal recently organized an initiative to donate 30 computers to children in need in order to help them stay connected to school.

COVID-19 Pandemic Concerns Cause Weakening in Multi-Family Builder and Developer Confidence in 2020 First Quarter

The survey was conducted during the first part of April, when many of the effects of the pandemic had become apparent.

June 5, 2020

Confidence in the market for new multi-family housing weakened significantly in the first quarter of 2020, according to results from the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released recently by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

Labelexpo Americas Postponed to March 2021; Virtual Event to be Held in September 2020

A virtual conference will take place September 15-17, 2020, enabling the region’s industry to stay connected during this unprecedented period.

June 4, 2020

Tarsus Group, the organizer of Labelexpo/Brand Print Americas 2020, recently confirmed new dates for its co-located shows as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 situation.

SBA and Treasury Department Announce $10 Billion for CDFIs to Participate in Paycheck Protection Program

Community Development Financial Institutions work to expand economic opportunity in low-income communities by providing access to financial products and services for local residents and businesses.

June 4, 2020

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, recently announced that it is setting aside $10 billion of round-two funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to be lent exclusively by Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs).

Henkel Joins Global Climate Advocacy Effort Calling for Net-Zero Recovery from COVID-19

The companies are calling for policies that will build resilience against future shocks by supporting efforts to hold global temperature rise to within 1.5°C (34.7°F) above pre-industrial levels.

June 3, 2020

Henkel is among 155 major global companies from 34 sectors that have signed a statement urging governments around the world to align their COVID-19 economic aid and recovery efforts with the latest climate science.

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Avery Dennison’s Self-Adhesive N95 Mask Collaboration Retains Top Spot

Last week, readers continued to be drawn to Avery Dennison’s collaboration on self-adhesive N95 masks.

Susan Sutton

June 1, 2020

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Electronics Manufacturing Supports More Than 5.3 Million U.S. Jobs and Almost 4% of U.S. GDP

For every U.S. electronics manufacturing job, three other jobs are supported in the U.S. economy, contributing to a total of 5.3 million American jobs.

May 29, 2020

Electronics manufacturing contributes powerfully to the U.S. economy, according to a recent report from IPC, the global electronics manufacturing industry association.

Sika Incorporates Existing Products in New Safety Mask Production to Combat COVID-19

The masks incorporate polyester-based protective layers used in roof waterproofing membranes, as well as silicone-based sealants.

May 27, 2020

Sika recently announced that it has begun production of respiratory masks at its Les Salles du Gardon facility in southern France.

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Readers Drawn to Avery Dennison’s Collaboration on Self-Adhesive N95 Masks

An announcement from Avery Dennison regarding self-adhesive N95 masks drew the most reader attention last week.

Susan Sutton

May 26, 2020

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Leveraging Adhesive Technology to Support Healthcare Workers

Chicago Glue recently helped Systematics more than double its output of face shields for healthcare workers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.

May 22, 2020

When running a business, many scenarios cross your mind. You prepare and plan and adapt. Yet very few, if any, can say they were prepared for the global pandemic that has put stress on not only their company, but also its team members and its operations. As always in challenging times, good things still have the opportunity to happen.

The Polyurethanes Technical Conference, hosted by the American Chemistry Council’s Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI), will feature educational sessions and the latest innovations in polyurethane chemistry.

Join 16,000+ engineers, executives, and innovators for four days of hands-on learning, strategic networking, and direct access to the technologies shaping the future of batteries and EVs.