Responses to these questions will all be compiled to create an Industry Roundtable piece for an upcoming issue, with the goal of providing insight and context to the challenges and opportunities facing the adhesives and sealants industry.

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

Before 2020, I always thought it would be fascinating to live through a truly “historic” time. The massive losses of the past year—both human and economic—have cured me of that naïve perspective. However, the continued upheaval has also shown how resilient, supportive, and innovative we can be in the face of multiple crises.

While certainly no guarantee of success, a business strategy with robust crisis management increases not only the probability of survival but a faster return to a thriving business. In many cases, it also enables a business to uncover and correct its weaknesses.