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Sika’s Safety Mask Production Attracts Most Reader Interest

Readers last week were most interested in Sika’s production of safety masks.

June 8, 2020

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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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IPS Adhesives Center of Excellence Leads the News

Last week, readers were most interested in IPS Adhesives’ announcement regarding its new manufacturing facility.

Susan Sutton

May 18, 2020

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Sika Sales Record is Top News

Last week, readers were most drawn to Sika’s first quarter sales record.

Susan Sutton

May 4, 2020

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Readers Most Drawn to RPM International Financial Results and Pandemic Response

RPM International’s fiscal third quarter financial report and response to COVID-19 drew the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

April 27, 2020

How is the pandemic affecting your business? Please contact me at suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your story.

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.

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.

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Licensing of New Underwater Adhesive Technology is Top News

Readers last week were most interested in Mussel Polymers’ licensing of adhesive technology developed at Purdue (includes video!).

April 6, 2020

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Manufacturers Continue to Ramp Up In Fight Against COVID-19

Some companies are rallying their workforce to increase production of existing products, while others are retooling their facilities to produce entirely new materials that are sorely needed.

Susan Sutton

April 3, 2020

Though the circumstances surrounding COVID-19 are horrible, I find it gratifying to see the drive, determination, and oftentimes ingenuity that these companies are displaying for the good of us all.

How Are Manufacturers Dealing with the COVID-19 Crisis?

A new survey provides insight on manufacturers’ current business outlook, how the coronavirus is affecting short- and long-term projections, steps manufacturers are taking to protect their employees, and much more.

Susan Sutton

March 30, 2020

An exclusive survey was recently fielded to discover how companies in the manufacturing sector are dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic.