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Sales Essentially Flat for 3M in 2020

3M reports that the COVID-19 pandemic impacted its end markets and business operations.

January 28, 2021

3M recently posted its financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year 2020, reporting sales growth of 0.1% in 2020.

SAMPE North America Cancels 2021 Conference

SAMPE plans to launch a new technical community platform designed specifically for professionals in the global advanced materials and process industries.

January 27, 2021

Due to the continuing COVID-19 situation, SAMPE North America has decided to cancel the 2021 Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE) Conference & Exhibition, scheduled for May 24-27.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Drawn to Sika’s 2020 Financial Results

News from Sika regarding its 2020 financial results attracted the most reader attention last week.

Susan Sutton

January 25, 2021

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Small Business Administration Extends Deadline for Coronavirus-Related Disaster Loans

Loans are offered at affordable terms, including a 3.75% interest rate for small businesses, a 30-year maturity, and an automatic deferment of one year before monthly payments begin.

January 20, 2021

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently announced that the deadline to apply for a COVID-19 pandemic Economic Injury Disaster Loan has been extended to December 31, 2021.

From the Editor

Adhesives and Sealants Help Provide the Best Medicine

Adhesive and sealant producers are innovating myriad technologies for medical applications to meet the needs of COVID-19 and beyond.

Susan Sutton

January 20, 2021

The past year embodies the old proverb that “necessity is the mother of invention.” From remote schooling and work to virtual meetings and celebrations, COVID-19’s rapid spread and continued threat forced us to create new ways to lead productive lives as safely as possible.

Sika Reports Strong 2020 Results Despite Pandemic-Related Challenges

According to Sika, its growth trajectory was extended with a 2020 sales increase of 3.4% in local currencies.

January 14, 2021

Sika recently announced its results for 2020, a year characterized by the deep-rooted global challenges caused by COVID-19.

RPM Achieves Record Net Sales in Fiscal 2021 Second Quarter

RPM International’s fiscal 2021 second quarter net sales were nearly $1.4 billion, up 6% over the $1.4 billion reported a year ago.

January 13, 2021

RPM International Inc. recently reported record sales, earnings, and cash from operations for its fiscal 2021 second quarter, ended November 30, 2020.

Meeting Increased E-Commerce Demands and High Sustainability Standards in a COVID-19 World

Manufacturers are closely examining the cartons used to ship consumer goods, as well as the tapes used on those cartons, all while focusing on sustainability.

January 11, 2021

Even before the global pandemic, increasing direct shipment demands were changing the shipping and packaging industry. However, with the heightened growth of e-commerce directly attributed to COVID-19, the shipping industry is processing and delivering an ever-increasing volume of heavier, bulkier, and more valuable packages—including food, beverages, and electronics—directly to the doorsteps of consumers and businesses.

Small Business Administration Details Top Business Trends for 2021

According to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), four business trends are likely to dominate in 2021.

January 5, 2021

Despite the coronavirus pandemic, small business owners have been resilient, pivoting and adapting their business models to navigate continually changing conditions.

Selecting Adhesives for Pharmaceutical and Medical Labels

With applications ranging from over-the-counter medications and nutraceuticals to blood bags and syringes, the process of matching adhesive to end use in this highly regulated industry can be challenging.

Cory Keller

January 4, 2021

It shouldn’t surprise anyone that the adhesive requirements for labels in the medical and pharmaceutical industry are diverse and demanding. With applications ranging from over-the-counter medications and nutraceuticals to blood bags and syringes, the process of matching adhesive to end use in this highly regulated industry is more involved than in almost any other segment.