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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

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

Single-Family Housing Starts Increased in February, but Coronavirus-Related Challenges Lie Ahead

The economic impact of COVID-19 is putting demand for housing and construction projects at risk.

March 23, 2020

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Single-family starts increased 6.7% in February 2020, while the multi-family sector saw a decline of 14.9%.

Electronics Manufacturers Feel Impact of Coronavirus Disruptions

A majority of electronics manufacturers and suppliers expect business operations to be “back to normal” by July 2020.

March 18, 2020

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According to a recent IPC survey, electronics manufacturers continue to feel the impact of COVID-19 on their businesses.

Specialty Adhesion Applications Spur Demand for Silyl-Modified Polymers

With silyl-modified polymers offering features of both polyurethane and silicon, the market is receiving immense traction.

March 16, 2020

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The silyl-modified polymers market is poised to grow at a CAGR of around 4.6% from 2019-2029, as demand for new and lightweight assembly materials in transportation and wind energy applications soars.

Housing Production Shows Solid Start to 2020

Regionally in January 2020, combined single- and multi-family housing production increased 31.9% in the Northeast and 1.2% in the West.

March 11, 2020

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While total housing starts decreased 3.6% in January 2020, overall permits surged to a 13-year high.

Market Trends

How is the Coronavirus Affecting the Automotive Sector?

Car sales in China dropped 80% in February 2020, according to the China Passenger Car Association.

Peng He

March 9, 2020

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China is the world’s biggest car market, and Wuhan is known as a “motor city”—home to General Motors, Honda, Nissan, Peugeot Group, and Renault auto plants.

Builder Confidence Remains Solid in February

The last three monthly National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index readings mark the highest sentiment levels since December 2017.

March 2, 2020

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Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes edged one point lower to 74 in February, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

Sales of Automatic Labeling Equipment Set for Healthy Growth through 2029

Automatic labeling equipment is garnering significant traction over semi-automatic and manual systems.

February 24, 2020

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Predominantly pushed by brisk expansion in the packaged food sector, labeling equipment sales will thrive at a healthy CAGR over the course of next decade.

Phenol Derivatives Market to Cross $67 Billion by 2025

Beneficial characteristics like dimension stability, chemical resistance, and heat resistance are strengthening the growth of the phenol derivatives market.

February 17, 2020

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The global market for phenol derivatives is set to grow from its current market value of more than $45 billion to over $67 billion by 2025.