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ChemQuest Deepens Bench of Experts with Two New Additions
The ChemQuest Group is pleased to welcome two new global leaders to its team. Sharon Feng, Ph.D., has been named a vice president, while Prem Patel has joined the firm as a director.
Dates Set for Fraunhofer IFAM European Adhesive Bonder (EABS) and European Adhesive Specialist (EAS) Courses in North America
The ChemQuest Group is pleased to announce that registration is open for two accredited adhesive bonding-focused courses in 2024. ChemQuest is Fraunhofer IFAM’s exclusive partner in North America for its European Adhesive Bonder (EAB) and European Adhesive Specialist (EAS) courses.
Wayne Daniell, Ph.D., Joins ChemQuest as Director EMEA
The ChemQuest Group has appointed Wayne Daniell, Ph.D., a director for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. During a career spanning more than 27 years, Daniell has founded and managed companies that developed nanomaterials and various coatings additives for use in markets such as consumer electronics, renewable energy, and white biotechnology.
Market Reports
Articles
Success Story: Growth Strategy Development Evolves into Sell-Side Advisory Services
Deep insight from our thorough assessment led to the development of a robust and highly successful sell-side strategy. The result was a business sale that exceeded 20X the EBITDA multiple, with the seller and buyer goals achieved.
M&A Strategy: Anticipating a Rebound
With positive economic trends, readily available funds, and lower interest rates on the horizon, we are optimistic that 2024 will bring a rebound in M&A activity. If you have been on the fence about undertaking an acquisition or divestiture, now could be your time to act.
The PFAS Uproar: PFAS Here, PFAS There, PFAS is Absolutely Everywhere!
Multiple sources maintain that there are anywhere between 3,700-14,000 members in the PFAS family of fluorine-containing chemical compounds, depending upon which study one consults. The most consistently quoted number is 4,730; it is, however, of great importance that all parties recognize that the major issue is not the total number of family members that are contained within the definition of PFAS.
ASTM Tape Adhesion Testing: The Tape Conundrum
Since the 1930s, the most prevalent test for the evaluation of coating adhesion has been the manual tape-and-peel test. Pressure-sensitive adhesive tape (initially 3M™ 710 until it was discontinued in the mid-1930s) is uniformly pressed against a coating. Once the tape is peeled off, the amount of film removed from the substrate observed on the tape or the sample is rated against various photographic or rating standards.
Improving Global Health with Coatings Technology
Specialized paints can provide mechanisms for maintaining hygiene that prevent disease spread, protect water and sanitation systems, reduce the spread of fire, improve indoor air quality, and help to ensure the safety of the food supply chain. Other areas like lead abatement and infrastructure protection only add to the value provided by specialized coatings.
Selecting the Right Outdoor-Durable Powder Coating
Choosing an exterior-durable powder coating can be a daunting task. Some powder pundits assign the descriptor “outdoor durable” on a product without a thorough understanding of what this really means. In practice, it is important to consider the differing levels of exterior durability and which powder chemistries meet which quality specifications.