Rogers Corporation Blog

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This Saturday, October 10, is World Mental Health Day. It is an opportunity to raise awareness about mental health issues, share educational information on the topic and overcome the stigma that often accompanies mental health challenges. This year, the importance of self-care and being aware of our mental wellness is amplified by the affects the coronavirus has had on our daily lives.At Rogers Corporation, our first cultural behavior and top priority is to Live Safely. This means we not only protect our physical well-being, but also our emotional health. We are fortunate that our employee benefits include resources specific to addressing mental health wellness. Still, simply having these resources available is not always enough. Our goal is to ensure Rogers employees fully understand their employee assistance benefits, including the extent of benefits available and how to use them.To assist with this, Rogers is launching an internal Mental Wellness campaign. We are committed to the following goals:Help minimize the stigma related to asking for help in many spaces, particularly mental wellness.Increase accessibility and awareness of mental wellness benefits.Provide employees tools to avoid burnout before it occurs.By acknowledging that mental health is a priority at Rogers, we aim to take the first step in ensuring that our team members and their dependents receive the support they need. World Mental Health Day is a good time to call attention to this subject, but it is an ongoing effort that we are prepared to support.As our industry adapts to the evolving tradeshow landscape, many events have transitioned their brick-and-mortar presence to virtual trade show experiences as a way to connect industry participants in a socially distant world. Virtual shows and events are a viable and cost-effective option to generate additional engagement when traditional shows are not practical.Virtual show events have become popular the last few years, creating a more personal experience on a global scale. Today’s virtual experiences include booth walk-throughs, educational sessions and real-time interactions with participants: Global Audience Reach Virtual trade shows can attract larger global audiences, as they don’t require attendees to travel and there is typically no limit to the number of participants. Companies can engage with prospects anywhere, anytime on their desktop and mobile devices. 24/7 Show Hours Trade show participants can visit virtual booths 24/7 and watch recorded training sessions for 30-60 days or more, depending on each show’s timeline. On-demand Interactions  Interactions do not stop on the last show day. Participants can revisit virtual booths, re-watch exhibitor presentations, access downloadable content and submit follow-up questions. No Tired Feet  Participants can walk through “virtual” show floors by getting to an exhibitor of interest quickly from the comfort of their own work space.  Small Environmental Footprint No flights, no vehicle traffic, no disposable exhibitor materials mean much smaller environmental footprint when compared to “brick-and-mortar” events.  In this time of social distancing, Rogers’ commitment to connecting with industry partners and sharing actionable information remains unchanged. In the next few months, we look forward to seeing you at the following virtual trade shows:Our Advanced Connectivity Solutions team will be presenting the latest technologies enabling 5G wireless communication, automotive radar sensors, aerospace and other high-performance applications. Stop by our virtual booth, visit educational sessions and send us your questions. We look forward to meet you virtually!At The Materials Show, our Elastomeric Material Solutions PORON® Comfort team will be presenting the latest in footwear comfort and protection technology. Visit our virtual booth for design information, networking opportunities and more.Given the global impact of COVID-19, we made the difficult decision to postpone this year’s Preferred Converter (PC) Conference to ensure the safety of all attendees. Our annual PC Conference brings together Elastomeric Material Solutions customers to share application knowledge and meet Rogers team.Our focus on delivering valuable information to our partners led to the launch of the CONNECTED Preferred Converter Webinar Series, a lineup of informative presentations that deliver application-focused content to our PCs.The CONNECTED series included topics ranging from Automotive (EV Battery Applications, Thermal Runaway Management), to General Industrial (Medical Devices, Growth in the General Industrial Space), to Rail.As regions across the world are gradually reopening, our industry is also preparing for in-person events.Our Power Electronic Solutions team will be exhibiting at the Laser World of Photonics CHINA Show, July 3-5, 2020 and the Battery Show in Europe, October 15-17, 2020. Our Advanced Connectively Solutions Team is planning to exhibit at the Del Mar and PCB West shows in California this Fall.The health and safety of our employees remain our highest priority. Rogers has been following the international and local guidelines in preparation for each show. Our team will provide updates about participation in upcoming industry events on our website and social media channels.As we reimagine our future, we look forward to continue building stronger relationships with our customers and partners both virtually and in-person!Consumer behaviors are shifting when it comes to making purchasing decisions. While price point or design used to be the primary factors influencing a person’s decision to buy footwear, increasingly we are seeing more emphasis on durability and environmental impact—particularly among younger consumers.While leading with a sustainability message presents a great brand marketing opportunity for some footwear manufacturers, many “green” initiatives being promoted to date have focused on using a cushioning material that is recycled. The companies behind these efforts may have good intentions, but the reality is that using recycled materials isn’t always the best approach to sustainability. For example, in some instances the resources and processes required to recycle materials could actually have a more damaging impact on the earth than manufacturing completely new ones.At Rogers, the team has taken a very conscientious approach to developing materials for the comfort footwear market, with a focus on sustainability throughout all aspects of our production, supply chain, product offering and more. But we know that choosing the right sustainable materials partner can be complicated, especially with so many different definitions of, and approaches to, sustainability. Here are four factors to consider before sourcing an environmentally responsible material solution to meet your specific comfort footwear needs:Manufacturing locale: Is the material produced locally, meaning is it manufactured where the customer needs the product?Endurance: Are the materials designed and manufactured for sustainability/longevity?Compliance: Does the material supplier have the right certifications in their factories?Permanence: Are the designs built for “recrafting?” That is, do the outsoles require replacement?Our partners rely on us every day to deliver on our promise to produce the highest quality, longest lasting solutions while minimizing our environmental footprint. Our commitment to that mission remains unwavering. To learn more about our sustainability efforts, please visit our web page on protecting the environment.In the first quarter of 2020, Rogers achieved net sales of $198.8 million and gross margin of 33%. Read the full corporate financials news release: Rogers Corporation Reports First Quarter 2020 Results.Selected quotes from our recent earnings call from Bruce Hoechner, President and CEO, on COVID-19I’m extremely proud of the Rogers team for their tremendous response to the coronavirus pandemic, which allowed us to prioritize employee health, maintain business continuity and deliver results at the top end of our guidance. When the virus outbreak first emerged early in Q1, we reacted swiftly. Site pandemic response teams implemented safety measures such as remote work arrangements, social distancing policies, providing appropriate personal protective equipment and enhanced disinfection protocols to protect employee health.Global operations and supply chain teams focused on site-level measures to maintain business continuity for our customers. And at all levels of the organization other teams were empowered to make rapid decisions to protect employee safety and to meet customers’ needs. Caring for our employees at this time is an essential priority. And in addition to the robust safety measures implemented, we have also temporarily expanded certain benefits to provide employees additional support to care for themselves and their families. To date, we have effectively managed the situation and minimized disruptions to customers, but it continues to be a dynamic situation.Understanding and respecting the demands on our healthcare community working tirelessly to help so many people.While many Americans walk an average of 3,000-5,000 steps per day, or around two miles, those who work in healthcare, can accumulate far more due to the pace of the occupation. For example, according to Healthline, a nurse will take an average of 16,390 steps in an average shift.Today’s health care workers are having more demands placed on them than ever before. Longer shifts, more days at work and more activity overall are taking a toll on their bodies. Having proper footwear is a critical factor in their comfort -helping to provide support, reduce back strain, alleviate pain and provide an added layer of protection. When designing the right comfort solution, understanding the specific needs of the healthcare workforce environment is paramount. For example is the materials able to withstand:Continuous pressure from standingLong hours of wearDynamic pressures from walkingHard unyielding surfacesIn a time when more is being demanded of our brave healthcare workers every day, Rogers is proud to work in collaboration with our customers to offer high-performance footwear solutions that provide exceptional cushioning and protection needs. More specifically, we are impressed by our footwear partners that are rising to the challenge to support healthcare workers in this critical time of need. Our hearts are there with all, every step of the way. Rogers Corporation Blog Here at Rogers, we're all about innovation, finding solutions, and collaborating with manufacturers across the globe to build better products. We’ve created this blog to gather the industry’s finest minds to discuss, explore, and challenge what is possible when it comes to high performance materials. We invite you to join the discussion by leaving comments, and stay updated by subscribing to our RSS feed. therm { Thermal conductivity (often expressed as k, λ, or κ) refers to the intrinsic ability of a material to transfer or conduct heat. 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