February 17, 2026, Cincinnati, OH —The ChemQuest Group, Inc., a global consulting firm focused on tailored business strategy and optimization, technology acceleration, market intelligence, and M&A advisory services for the specialty materials industry, is pleased and grateful to announce its 50th anniversary this year. Since its founding in 1976, ChemQuest has assisted hundreds of clients in thousands of projects and special assignments to identify and implement strategies that enable long-term profitable growth.
“This year marks a remarkable milestone for ChemQuest – our 50th anniversary,” said Daniel Murad, owner and CEO. “It’s also special to me as I enter my 30th year with the company. Looking back today, I am filled with gratitude and pride in our history of growth and success.”
At its beginning, the company served principally as a provider of market research studies. Today, ChemQuest holds the unique position of trusted partner to clients all along the specialty chemicals and formulated products value chain, providing unparalleled insight and support across four cross-functional business pillars: Business Strategy & Transformation, Technology Development, Operational Excellence, and M&A Advisory.
In 2016, ChemQuest founded the ChemQuest Technology Institute (CQTI). Now celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2026, CQTI has enabled significant growth for hundreds of clients through technological evolutions, new product launches, and expansions into new or adjacent markets. ChemQuest’s laboratory capabilities expanded again in 2021, with its acquisition of the Powder Coating Research Group. Today’s ChemQuest Powder Coating Research (CQPCR) provides unparalleled research and development support tailored for the specific needs of the powder coating industry.
Following the exceptional growth of CQTI and CQPCR, ChemQuest is taking the next step to support and enable the advancement of both labs by uniting them in one facility. Bringing all ChemQuest’s advanced laboratory capabilities under one roof in newly expanded facilities at the existing CQTI location in South Boston, Va., will enable the firm’s full range of contract research and development resources to provide next-level support for all technology clients.
As ChemQuest’s client base and facilities have grown over the decades, so too has its personnel. What began as a handful of consultants has expanded to today’s team of over 130 professionals, including 50 Ph.D. scientists, in nine countries around the globe. The firm’s associates all bring their unique experiences and perspectives in specialty chemicals, formulated products, and advanced materials to each project, working together to provide their deep expertise in support of the firm’s global clients.
“This anniversary is not just about celebrating longevity,” said Murad. “It is about honoring the relationships, values, and shared purpose that carried us through five decades. I am deeply thankful to everyone who has been part of this journey. As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, I am confident that the same passion and principles that guided ChemQuest in the beginning will continue to lead us toward an even stronger future. While we honor our history, we recommit ourselves to building a future defined by excellence, responsibility, and continued success.”
To learn more, please email info@chemquest.com or visit https://chemquest.com.
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About the ChemQuest Group, Inc.
Founded 50 years ago, the ChemQuest Group, Inc. is widely recognized among raw material suppliers, formulators, end users, and financial investors for its value creation. ChemQuest’s four service pillars include Business Strategy & Transformation; M&A Advisory Services; Operational Excellence; as well as Technology Development through the ChemQuest Technology Institute and ChemQuest Powder Coating Research. Our cross-functional team includes former senior managers from major manufacturers, business owners, and senior technical managers, including Ph.D. scientists, with a minimum of 25 years of experience in specialty chemicals and formulated products. For more information, visit https://chemquest.com.