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ChemQuest Deepens Bench of Experts with Two New Additions

by ChemQuest | Apr 12, 2024 | Press Release

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

by ChemQuest | Dec 12, 2023 | Press Release

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

by ChemQuest | Nov 3, 2023 | Press Release

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.

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Optimizing Your Strategic Planning with Business Cycle Analysis

by Rich Gibson | 04/2024 | ASI, Featured | 0 Comments

Leveraging sophisticated market intelligence tools like business cycle analysis can enhance the efficacy of your data-driven decision-making process, facilitating the attainment of your strategic objectives. By harnessing the power of visualizing market trends through BCA and forecasting crucial industry indicators, you gain a pivotal piece of the puzzle that sets you apart from your competitors.

Achieving Success through Data-Driven Decision Making

by Michael Rezai | 03/2023 | Featured, PCI | 0 Comments

Several variables, including a company’s objectives and the available types and quality of data, affect how precisely data may be incorporated into the decision-making process. Every contemporary company should work to optimize their data-driven decision making to ensure profitable growth.

Success Story: Audit of Newly Acquired Manufacturing Location Uncovers Opportunities to Optimize Growth Potential

by ChemQuest | Jul 2024 | Success Story

Deep knowledge of best-in-class manufacturing processes for formulated materials uncovered areas for improvement at a client’s facility while also identifying limitations that were severe enough to limit growth potential. Following our thorough audit and review, the client followed our recommendation that relocating to a more modern facility was the best path forward.

Challenges of Sustainability in a Climate-Conscious World

by Victoria Scarborough, Ph.D. | Jun 2024 | PCI

As the world comes to grips on how best to address increasing GHG emissions and regulatory, investor, and consumer pressures have increased, the industry has been increasingly reassessing its environmental carbon footprint and developing strategies to reduce it. The challenge of climate change presents serious risks for businesses that do not act, but addressing these challenges aggressively can provide significant opportunities for companies to establish themselves as leaders in sustainability.

Transitioning from a TGIC-Based Polyester Powder Coating to TGIC-Free

by Kevin Biller | Jun 2024 | Products Finishing

Switching from a traditional TGIC polyester powder coating to a TGIC-free alternative may seem simple, but caution should be exercised to ensure a smooth transition. You should be aware of differences in application performance, cure response, and coating performance before making the change.

ASTM Standards for Measuring Viscosity

by Cynthia Gosselin, Ph.D. | May 2024 | CoatingsTech

ASTM viscosity testing can be used to analyze either general paint characteristics or fluid conditions at certain steps in the painting process. The variety of tests available ensure that viscosity parameters can be measured as a simple quality control operation or as a defining characteristic of the paint system. Using the correct test enhances the quality of the overall process.

PPCJ Speaks to New ChemQuest Director, Prem Patel

by ChemQuest | May 2024 | PPCJ

The ChemQuest Group, a global consulting firm focused on tailored business strategy and optimisation, technology acceleration, market intelligence and M&A advisory services for the speciality materials industry, has recently appointed Prem Patel as a...

The PFAS Discussion: Chaos, Confusion, and Controversy

by George Pilcher | May 2024 | ASI

Uncertainty about PFAS reigns around the globe, despite the fact that they are of critical importance for a variety of applications in a number of vitally important global industries. For this reason, it seems likely that certain PFAS materials (particularly polymers) will be found to be of low concern. Requirements that the producers of such polymers take additional protective actions similar to those that were put in place for the production of polyvinylchloride (PVC) many years ago, however, are also likely.

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