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Heshmatazad Joins ChemQuest as a Director
The ChemQuest Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Roudabeh (Rudi) Heshmatazad as a director. Heshmatazad is a strategic and forward-thinking business leader with decades of experience translating consumer insight into innovative, market-winning products. Known for building and expanding portfolios through a deep understanding of market dynamics, data analytics, and consumer behavior, she excels in driving cross-functional collaboration across R&D, marketing, and operations to deliver impactful, scalable solutions.
ChemQuest Broadens Bench with New Directors to Support Global Growth
The ChemQuest Group is pleased to announce the appointment of five new directors with diverse expertise who will support specialty materials clients with tailored business strategy and optimization, technology acceleration, market intelligence, and M&A advisory services. New to the global consulting firm are: Sanjeev Dey, Ph.D.; Marc de Pater; Henry DiGregorio; Arpit Dwivedi; and Frederick Myers, Ph.D.
Daniel Murad to Speak at TZMI TiO2 Industry Forum 2025
The ChemQuest Group is pleased to announce that CEO Daniel Murad will be presenting to industry delegates at the upcoming TZMI TiO2 Industry Forum 2025 in Columbus, Ohio. Murad will discuss “Global Coatings Overview and Dynamics” on May 7. “The recently published Global Market Analysis for the Paint & Coatings Industry (2024-2029), developed by ChemQuest for the World Coatings Council and the American Coatings Association, provides a deep-dive study of the…
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Understanding Overall Equipment Effectiveness
One ripe target for optimizing operations in many organizations is overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), which compares your operation’s ideal performance to its overall real performance. Minor improvements in operations OEE can make a major difference to overall total productive maintenance (TPM), the goal of which is to maximize your equipment’s efficiency and minimize downtime.
Planning for the Future
Uncertainty continues to cause concern throughout the international business landscape, and the specialty chemicals and advanced materials sectors are no exception. When faced with shifting tariffs, escalating trade wars, and a volatile geopolitical climate, many companies choose a “wait and see” approach instead of taking proactive steps to ensure their long-term success. This risk-averse mindset is counterproductive, as inertia not only inhibits your company’s progress but hands your competitors the opportunity to pass you by.
ChemQuest Q&A: Rich Gibson
Rich Gibson joined ChemQuest as a director in 2021 after a more than 30-year career at Milliken & Co. In addition to assisting clients with projects in the Business Strategy & Transformation, Operational Excellence, and M&A Advisory pillars, he is also now part of our global business development team. I had the chance recently to catch up with Rich, learn more about his background, and hear his thoughts on trends that are influencing today’s business leaders.
Navigating the Maze: How to Assess and Prioritize Opportunities in the Adhesives and Sealant Market
A structured evaluation process that leverages interdisciplinary teams can provide a strategic advantage in making informed decisions. This approach is applicable across various business scenarios, including research and development (R&D), new product introductions, market expansion, and entry into new markets.
Exploring the Data and Dynamics that Shape the Global Paint and Coatings Industry
The Global Market Analysis for the Paint & Coatings Industry (2024-2029) provides data, insights, and forecasts to deliver a thorough picture of the dynamics shaping the industry. While the complementary U.S. Market Analysis for the Paint & Coatings Industry (2023-2028) focuses on the domestic landscape, the Global Market Analysis provides an international scope. In addition, detailed regional chapters focus on North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa.
Matching Powder Coatings to End-Use Applications: A Practical Overview
Selecting the correct powder coating for a specific end-use application is critical but can be a mystery to applicators, product developers, and end users due to the variety of chemistries and industry terminology. Gaining a fundamental understanding of why certain powder coatings are used for specific applications can help you make more informed decisions.
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