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China coronavirus hit over 80% of car sales, production in February

Sales of new cars in China fell 81% in February 2020 compared with February 2019 as the coronavirus shutdown took effect, according to numbers from LMC Automotive.
Correction: Italy's Pelma supplies foam for coronavirus face mask

Flexible foam company Pelma is supplying foam for a disposable face mask that could be useful against exposure to Coronavirus. 
US PU industry's coronavirus responses

North America – This story will be updated with information from North American foam and mattress makers reacting to the coronavirus crisis.

Latest update 31 March 2020
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India's PU sector shuts down for the duration

National polyol and diisocyanate producers and India's only listed flexible foam maker have all announced production shutdowns.
Coronavirus forces Recticel to shutter European production, cut management pay

Temporary layoffs and a 30% cut in management pay are two of Recticel's responses to the coronavirus outbreak at its plants in Europe.
CPI videos advice on safe isocyanate handling

CPI has released updated versions of its Safe Handling of MDI and TDI video series.
Nike grows sales in Q3 despite coronavirus lockdowns in China

Nike, the global footwear company, had total net sales of $10.1 bn in the third quarter 2019 up 5.13% on the same period last year.
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US CPSC introduces interim mattress policy

The new SRM cigarette is now available in the US, and CPSC has issued an interim enforcement policy for mattresses and mattress pads as a result. 
PU Machinery makers spared Italy's lock down

Amaplast, the Italian plastics and Rubber machinery makers association said that companies operating in these businesses have been exempted from Italy's coronavirus lockdown.
Kingspan cuts wages by 40%-50% cancels 2019 dividend

Kingspan has withdrawn its proposed dividend and is cutting wages of staff by 40-50% to help it get through the coronavirus slowdown.
Japan's PU production fell more slowly in January 2020

Polyurethane production in Japan fell by 2.0% in January 2020, compared with the same month in 2019.d
European car maker slowdowns hit polyurethane supply chain