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.
The coatings industry supports a number of commercial sectors that require critical product formulations to maintain the ongoing operations of their businesses and thereby support critical operations of their customers.
March 30, 2020
The Canadian Paint and Coatings Association (CPCA) recently shared that the paint and coatings industry continues to supply critical products in support of historic challenges brought on by the current pandemic.
According to the CED, an efficient investment in cutting-edge infrastructure supports critical components for putting our economy back on solid footing.
March 27, 2020
The Committee for Economic Development (CED) of The Conference Board (CED) recently announced that it is calling for policymakers and businesses to work together to put an emphasis on infrastructure spending now in order to kick-start the U.S. economy in the face of the coronavirus-related downturn.
SOCMA reports that it welcomes the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) classification of chemical manufacturing as a Critical Infrastructure Sector.
March 26, 2020
The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) recently sent a letter to the White House and state governors reinforcing that specialty chemical manufacturers play a critical role in providing essential products to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
Manufacturers of all sizes and in myriad industries have jumped into action to provide relief in the form of monetary and product donations, repurposed production lines, and more in order to combat the global threat of COVID-19.
TiPMC believes this scenario sets up the TiO2 industry for a roller coaster impact throughout the next several months. The implications of a weaker Chinese economy will be involved in a balancing act with reduced Chinese production and increasing Chinese production costs.
RPM reports that the positive momentum of its 2020 MAP to Growth operating improvement plan contributed to good earnings leverage in the third quarter.
March 23, 2020
RPM International Inc. recently announced that it expects its financial results for its fiscal third quarter ended February 29, 2020, to be at the higher end of its guidance provided on January 8, 2020.