Articles Tagged with ''COVID-19''

New NAHB Index Finds Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic is Causing Remodeling Activity to Slow

Concerns regarding the spread of COVID-19, combined with high unemployment and other factors, are reducing remodeling activity.

April 27, 2020

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently announced that it redesigned its Remodeling Market Index (RMI) in the first quarter of 2020 to ease respondent burden and improve its ability to interpret and track industry trends.

Majority of Surveyed Manufacturers Expect Business Recovery Within Six Months or Less

Roughly one-third (34%) of manufacturers in our latest survey expect their business’ recovery to take three months or less, while 37% expect it to take four to six months.

Susan Sutton

April 24, 2020

To date, three surveys have been conducted by Clear Seas Research to discover how manufacturers view their current business and future outlook in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Industrial Hygiene Experts Clarify Misinformation on PPE, Ventilation, and Disinfection in Relation to COVID-19

The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) has launched a public education effort to provide expertise and clarification on critical pandemic resources.

April 24, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads across the globe, so does misinformation on personal protective equipment (PPE), decontamination, and indoor air quality.

Main Street Alliance Addresses Flaws in Paycheck Protection Program

According to the Main Street Alliance, changes to the PPP are needed to optimize the program’s effectiveness.

April 23, 2020

The Main Street Alliance, a national network of small business coalitions, recently released a statement regarding the April 21, 2020, Senate passage of the COVID-19 “Phase 3.5” bill.

Combatting COVID-19: Manufacturers Keep Stepping Up

Manufacturers are continuing to address the unique needs of the pandemic through a number of different initiatives.

Susan Sutton

April 22, 2020

The global ramifications of COVID-19, in terms of both our physical and economic well-being, are daunting. Some regions have been quite successful in avoiding widespread losses, others are beginning to see cases decline and are returning somewhat to normalcy, and still others have yet to see the worst.

Despite Slowed Growth in March Due to Pandemic, Sika Breaks Sales Record in 2020 First Quarter

Since the pandemic situation is changing constantly, Sika reports that it is adapting measures specifically in line with the new circumstances.

April 22, 2020

Sika recently announced that it had a good start to the 2020 business year and has continued its growth trajectory, reporting a new sales record of CHF 1.8 billion (approximately $1.9 billion) in the first quarter.

EPA Announces Coronavirus Resources for State, Local, and Tribal Governments

The resources will reportedly help EPA and its partners continue to provide the environmental protection the nation depends on without interruption during the coronavirus public health emergency.

April 22, 2020

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is updating its coronavirus website to include new resources for state, local, and tribal agencies, as well as intergovernmental associations.

Felix Schoeller Reduces Specialty Paper Production Due to COVID-19

The Felix Schoeller Group is shutting down paper machines and finishing units as demand declines due to the coronavirus.

April 21, 2020

Having started 2020 on track, the Felix Schoeller Group recently announced that it is increasingly feeling the effects of the coronavirus pandemic from the markets.

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Arkema Realignment Leads the News

Readers last week were most interested in Arkema’s plan to reorganize its business through a focus on specialty materials.

Susan Sutton

April 20, 2020

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Ashland Provides Update on its Fiscal 2020 Second Quarter and COVID-19 Impact

Ashland’s sales were approximately $610 million in its second 2020 fiscal quarter, down 9% vs. the prior-year period.

April 20, 2020

Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently provided an update for its preliminary fiscal 2020 second quarter financial results and its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Articles Tagged with ''COVID-19''

New NAHB Index Finds Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic is Causing Remodeling Activity to Slow

Majority of Surveyed Manufacturers Expect Business Recovery Within Six Months or Less

Industrial Hygiene Experts Clarify Misinformation on PPE, Ventilation, and Disinfection in Relation to COVID-19

Main Street Alliance Addresses Flaws in Paycheck Protection Program

Combatting COVID-19: Manufacturers Keep Stepping Up

Despite Slowed Growth in March Due to Pandemic, Sika Breaks Sales Record in 2020 First Quarter

EPA Announces Coronavirus Resources for State, Local, and Tribal Governments

Felix Schoeller Reduces Specialty Paper Production Due to COVID-19

Arkema Realignment Leads the News

Ashland Provides Update on its Fiscal 2020 Second Quarter and COVID-19 Impact

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