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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.

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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

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

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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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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

Do you have news to share with the industry? Please send press releases to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

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Readers Most Interested in H.B. Fuller’s First Quarter Results and COVID-19 Impact

Last week, news from H.B. Fuller regarding its financial results for the first quarter drew the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

April 13, 2020

How is COVID-19 impacting your business? Please contact me at (248) 786-1704 or suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your story.

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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

We love to see your innovation stories! Please send press releases to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

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.

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Huntsman Acquisition Draws Most Reader Interest

Last week, readers were most drawn to Huntsman’s acquisition of CVC Thermoset Specialties.

Susan Sutton

March 31, 2020

Do you have news to share with the industry? Please send press releases to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

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.