Education
ChemQuest Facilities are Uniquely Set Up to Provide On-site Hands-on Education Courses Taught by Experienced Industry Experts
Powder Coatings Formulation Classes
Our Powder Coating Kitchen classes are designed for those interested in learning the art of formulating powder coatings. These classes are attended by raw material suppliers, coatings companies, OEM users, technical college and university students, and others. Hands-on in nature, be prepared to design, process, and apply your own powder coating!
Held at the ChemQuest Powder Coating Research facility in Columbus, Ohio, each PC Kitchen class runs for two days. Contact Us for additional information, to learn when the next class is scheduled, or to request information about custom courses for in-house training. Come cook in our kitchen.
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Introduction to Powder Coating Formulation
– no experience needed
The next Introduction to Powder Coating Formulation course is scheduled for March 18-19, 2025, at our ChemQuest Powder Coating Research facility in Columbus, Ohio.
Advanced Powder Coating Formulation Techniques – designed for graduates of PC101 or more experienced students.
Adhesive Bonding Instructional Classes
Accredited with DIN EN ISO 9001.
ChemQuest is the exclusive cooperation partner of Fraunhofer IFAM for European Adhesive Bonder (EAB) and European Adhesive Specialist (EAS) courses in North America. Participants gain an understanding of the technical aspects and special features of bonding technology through hands-on and classroom training.
Courses are held at the ChemQuest Technology Institute in South Boston, Va., multiple times per year. Contact Us for additional information.
Fraunhofer IFAM
EAB – European Adhesive Bonder Course
The one-week, in-person introductory course provides attendees with fundamental knowledge of adhesive bonding. Participants will gain an understanding of the technical aspects and importance of their work procedures, enabling them to independently and professionally carry out adhesive bonding work.
The next introductory course is scheduled for May 5-9, 2025, at our ChemQuest Technology Institute facility in South Boston, Va.
EAS – European Adhesive Specialist Course
Following completion of this blended online and in-person course, participants will be able to take on supervisory functions, prepare work instructions, and make a contribution to quality assurance aspects of bonding technology. Graduates will be able to plan, organize, and supervise bonding processes, as well as monitor and vary process parameters, if necessary.
The course consists of three weeks of online learning and one week of in-person attendance at our ChemQuest Technology Institute facility in South Boston, Va. The next course begins in March 2025:
Week 1 (online): March 31-April 4
Week 2 (online): May 12-16
Week 3 (online): June 2-6
Week 4 (in person): June 16-20
Custom Courses
In addition to our regular course offerings, ChemQuest offers tailored training for in-house staff. Contact us to discuss your interest in customized training courses for your company.
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