Back to work.
Continue Reading Back to work.
Knowde Take: This is certainly good news, as the automotive industry is one of the largest target markets for chemical companies. While it will take some time to ramp up production,…
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Coronavirus dims chemistry job market prospects
Continue Reading Coronavirus dims chemistry job market prospects
Knowde Take: From academia to manufacturing, the impacts of the novel Coronavirus on the chemical industry are beginning to manifest themselves on job prospects. While industry appears to be most hard-hit,…
Demand for plant-based meat alternatives soars amid coronavirus
Continue Reading Demand for plant-based meat alternatives soars amid coronavirus
Knowde Take: Even before COVID-19, there has been rising demand for plant-based alternatives for meats as well as healthier and more nutritious food products. Knowde customers are among the world leaders…
Diapers and wipes return to store shelves as COVID-19 shortages ease
Continue Reading Diapers and wipes return to store shelves as COVID-19 shortages ease
Knowde Take:Diapers, disinfectants, cleaning supplies, paper goods – the list of necessary consumer items that once were abundantly available that have become scarce during the Coronavirus continues to grow. In other…
It’s time to build
Continue Reading It’s time to build
Knowde Take: There have been numerous pessimistic takes on the future of the chemical industry as a result of the ongoing pandemic. The biggest concern regards key segments bouncing back quickly,…
Chemical makers are using tech to quickly produce COVID-19 necessities
Continue Reading Chemical makers are using tech to quickly produce COVID-19 necessities
Knowde Take: The world was changing even before everything shut down due to the Corona Virus – moving at a rapid pace to a more automated way of doing business. One example:…
Beauty industry suppliers are taking their marketing activities online
Continue Reading Beauty industry suppliers are taking their marketing activities online
Knowde Take: The world was changing even before everything shut down due to the Corona Virus – moving at a rapid pace to a more automated way of doing business. One example:…
INSIGHT: Chemicals players count the cost of collapsing demand in key markets
Continue Reading INSIGHT: Chemicals players count the cost of collapsing demand in key markets
Knowde Take: It’s too early to predict both the timetable in which industries will recover, and the speed at which recoveries will take place. Knowde continues to believe that chemicals will…
Chemical companies ramp up production
Continue Reading Chemical companies ramp up production
Knowde Take: Knowde applauds the industry for taking a proactive role. The role of chemical companies in the battle against the COVID-19 virus is likely to expand and evolve. Right now,…
U.S. Homeland Security Says Chemical Industry is Part of Essential Critical Infrastructure
Continue Reading U.S. Homeland Security Says Chemical Industry is Part of Essential Critical Infrastructure
Knowde Take: It’s not surprising that chemical companies are deemed an essential part of the critical infrastructure. They provide companies that produce everything from medical supplies and test kits to potential…