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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.

Builder Confidence Posts Historic Decline in April Due to Coronavirus Pandemic

The decline in April was the largest single monthly change in the history of the index and marks the lowest builder confidence reading since June 2012.

April 16, 2020

Reflecting the growing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes plunged 42 points in April, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

COVID-19 and the adhesives and sealants industry

How is COVID-19 Impacting the Adhesives and Sealants Industry?

Adhesives and sealants companies are facing major challenges on a number of fronts due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but they can take steps to navigate through the crisis.

Susan Sutton

April 10, 2020

The broad economic effect of the coronavirus is not yet known, and it might not be fully realized for quite some time. What does this mean for adhesives and sealants companies?

What Impact Does Residential Construction Have on the U.S. Economy?

Building 1,000 average single-family homes creates 2,900 full-time jobs and generates $110.96 million in taxes and fees for all levels of government, according to NAHB’s “National Impact of Home Building and Remodeling” report.

April 8, 2020

A recent study from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) shows that housing stands poised to lead the economic rebound once social distancing and other virus mitigation efforts show success in containing the coronavirus pandemic.

Germ Concern Over Shared Surfaces Will Help Push Near 30% Growth in Smart Home Voice Control

Greater emphasis and understanding and, above all, a change of habit and experience in moving away from physical actuation toward using voice in the home will support greater smart home expansion throughout individual homes.

April 7, 2020

A global emphasis on working from home, combined with advice to minimize COVID-19 transmission from shared surfaces even within a home, will help cement the benefits of smart home voice control for millions of consumers.

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.

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

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

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

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.