Specifying a powder coating supplier: What basic criteria should be adopted when selecting a cost-effective, high-quality powder coating?

by ChemQuest | Feb 2026

Q: There is a competition among the powder suppliers. One after the other is bringing aggressive pricing to get our business, which is very attractive to purchasing. What basic criteria should be adopted to compare product when choosing one, in the simplest way to...

Hazy semi-gloss black: What could be causing a hazy appearance on a black semi-gloss powder coating?

by ChemQuest | Feb 2026

Q: We are a powder coating shop in the upper Midwest United States and have been experiencing a hazy appearance on our black semi-gloss powder coating finish after the parts exit our oven. We use an electric batch oven. Could our powder supplier be putting too much...

Europe’s Tumultuous Chemicals Industry: How are Coatings Impacted?

by ChemQuest | Jan 2026 | IPCM

The European ProblemRamifications for CoatingsLonger-Term Priorities and ActionsThe Fear of the Domino Effect It is hard to imagine Europe without a chemicals industry. Inconceivable, in fact, that a shared history spanning two centuries of discovery, invention, and...

Oven temperature range: How much temperature variation is acceptable when curing powder coatings?

by ChemQuest | Jan 2026

Q: I have a question for you about allowable oven temperature variation. Our ovens were recently calibrated and were 1° off from our control unit reading to what was measured inside. Due to our ISO regulations, I may possibly need to shut them down until it...

The ChemQuest Group Newsletter – January/February 2026

by ChemQuest | Jan 2026 | Newsletter

This year marks a remarkable milestone for ChemQuest – our 50th anniversary. 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. What started as a small...