Editor's Blog

Editor's Blog

Susan Sutton, Editor-in-Chief, Integrated Media, discusses topics ranging from the latest industry news and pressing issues to more general information regarding the economy, key market trends, and more. Site visitors are encouraged to post comments, start a discussion, and help build dialogue.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Sika Acquisition Draws Most Reader Interest

Sika’s acquisition of Modern Waterproofing Group garnered the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

June 22, 2020

Has your company made an acquisition? Please send your news releases to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

Top 5 News that Sticks

One Company has Two Stories in Top 5 while a Familiar Name Tops the List

News from Henkel regarding its support of climate-oriented COVID-19 recovery efforts drew the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

June 15, 2020

Does your company have a sustainability story to share? Please reach out to me at (248) 786-1704 or suttons@bnpmedia.com.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Sika’s Safety Mask Production Attracts Most Reader Interest

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

Susan Sutton

June 8, 2020

Is your company adapting production to meet a pandemic-related need? I’d love to hear about it! Please contact me at suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your story.

Top 5 News that Sticks

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

What steps has your company taken to help combat COVID-19? Please send your stories to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

Top 5 News that Sticks

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

Does your company have news to share with the industry? Please send your press releases to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Sika Sales Record is Top News

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

Susan Sutton

May 4, 2020

Is COVID-19 impacting your business? I’d love to hear from you! Please contact me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

Top 5 News that Sticks

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.