Coronavirus Coverage | Adhesives & Sealants Industry

Latest 3M Restructuring to Impact 2,900 Positions Worldwide

3M reports that recently announced changes will enable it to be better positioned to take advantage of global market trends in e-commerce, personal safety, health care, automotive electrification, and home improvement.

December 10, 2020

As the global economy shifts in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, 3M recently announced that it is advancing its operating model, streamlining its business, and focusing on global trends where the company will apply science to life in new ways to drive sustainable growth.

3M and Safran Announce Partnership to Design Cleaner Aircraft Interiors

As part of the new collaboration, 3M will provide technologies to help design cleaner aircraft cabin interiors.

November 30, 2020

3M and Safran Cabin are bringing together their strengths and technologies in a new partnership.

Sales Flat for Ashland in 2020 Fiscal Fourth Quarter

Ashland’s sales were approximately $609 million in its fiscal fourth quarter, flat compared to the prior-year period and 6% greater than this fiscal third quarter.

November 17, 2020

Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently announced preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter of its 2020 fiscal year, which ended September 30, 2020.

Arkema Sees Sales Decline 9% in 2020 Third Quarter

Arkema reports that it experienced a rebound in some markets, such as construction, but industrial markets remain down overall.

November 10, 2020

Arkema recently announced its results for the third quarter of 2020, reporting sales of €1.9 billion (approximately $2.3 billion).

Remodeling Industry Confidence Surges in 2020 Third Quarter

Findings from the National Association of Home Builders’ recent Remodeling Market Index signals residential remodelers’ strong confidence in their markets, for projects of all sizes.

November 6, 2020

The National Association of Home Builders recently released its Remodeling Market Index for the third quarter of 2020.

2020 Raw Materials and Chemicals Overview

What repercussions has COVID-19 had on price fluctuations and availability for key raw materials used in the adhesives and sealants industry?

Michael Rezai

November 4, 2020

As a vital industrial link between a turbulent oil and gas market and changing consumer needs, the chemical industry has been tested by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health Care Sales Surge for 3M in 2020 Third Quarter

In the third quarter of 2020, 3M’s total sales grew 25.5% in Health Care, 6.9% in Safety and Industrial, and 5.6% in Consumer; the Transportation and Electronics segment saw sales decline by 7.4%.

November 2, 2020

3M recently reported that its sales grew 4.5% in the 2020 third quarter compared to the 2019 quarter, to $8.4 billion.

Acquisitions Help Drive Results for Sika in First Nine Months of 2020

Sika’s sales for the first nine months of 2020 increased by 2.6% in local currencies to CHF 5.8 billion (approximately $6.4 billion).

October 30, 2020

Sika recently reported that it maintained its growth trajectory over the first nine months of 2020, despite the severe repercussions of the coronavirus pandemic, increasing sales by 2.6% in local currencies to CHF 5.8 billion (approximately $6.4 billion).

Avery Dennison Sees Net Sales Dip 1.8% in 2020 Third Quarter

Avery Dennison’s net sales were approximately $1.7 billion, down 1.8%, in the 2020 third quarter.

October 28, 2020

Avery Dennison Corp. recently announced preliminary, unaudited results for its third quarter ended September 26, 2020, and provided an update related to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the company.