Sun Chemical’s Activities
Sun Chemical powers through the pandemic.
The devastating global impact of COVID-19 made 2020 a year unlike any other—a year with
unprecedented business challenges. Despite these obstacles, Sun Chemical showed agility in its ability
to pivot business operations to implement crucial health and safety procedures for its employees while
complying with all regulations and maintaining unmatched support for customers across the globe.
By prioritizing customers, employees and local communities, Sun Chemical successfully adapted to
meet the many challenges introduced by COVID-19.
Myron Petruch
President and CEO,
Sun Chemical
Managing Volatile Supply Chains to Deliver for Customers
The pandemic caused significant disruption in global supply chains as well as price volatility in some key raw material categories.
Shifting demand away from industrial applications to healthcare needs exerted pressure on solvents. Additionally, the global supply of
pigments, pigment intermediates and various specialty chemicals were threatened by compromised distribution channels and limited
available labor.
All regions of the world experienced a heavy impact in their supply chains this year, many of which are still seeing challenges.
Although Sun Chemical monitors supply chain needs in all regions of the world, COVID-19 triggered the organization to monitor
purchase orders and supply positions daily, especially as the situation changed rapidly and as supplies were impacted by regional
COVID-19 outbreaks.
Through its strong global footprint, Sun Chemical responded to the constant shifts in the industry to best support customers with a
reliable supply. Much of Sun Chemical’s portfolio supports essential businesses and Sun Chemical focused its efforts to support those
areas throughout the pandemic and beyond.
Prioritizing the Safety of Employees and their Families
In addition to meeting the supply needs of customers, Sun Chemical equally prioritized the
safety of its employees.
Sun Chemical quickly modified its operations in response to the pandemic. On-site work
was greatly reduced as non-lab and non-manufacturing personnel began to work remotely
to reduce the population density in all laboratories and production sites. The employees who
transitioned to working from home were provided the necessary tools and safety guidance to
work remotely.
Additionally, custodial staff increased disinfection and concentrated on frequently touched
objects to protect on-site employees.
Sun Chemical continues to monitor safety regulations, as well as the changing economic and
health landscape to better understand what is best for customers and employees.
Masking up: Exceeding customer requirements, while keeping employees safe
Meeting the Needs of the Community
Sun Chemical cares deeply about the health and well-being of employees, customers and
partners, as well as the communities in which they live and work around the world. After
learning about the lack of personal protective equipment due to increased demand, Sun
Chemical’s Carlstadt facility in New Jersey produced hand sanitizer for various locations across
North America.
Our talented and dedicated employees have spent the last year working extremely hard,
either at our manufacturing plants, our labs or remotely from their homes, to make sure that we
continue to provide the quality products and services that our customers have come to depend
upon from Sun Chemical.
We care deeply about the health and well-being of our customers and partners, as well as the
communities in which they and their employees live and work around the world.
Carlstadt: New safety protocols and sanitation stations on-site
