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ChemQuest Expands Strategy Bench with Addition of Reams
The ChemQuest Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Reams as its latest new director. Over the course of his career, primarily with Milliken & Co., Reams developed a strong background in strategy development and execution, business and process improvement, and technical sales in niche markets. He served in numerous roles with Milliken, including director of International Licensing, director of Residential Floorcovering, marketing manager for the Residential Business, and process management improvement leader.
Global Chemical Consulting Leader ChemQuest Joins Hands with PCI&KM to Reshape a New Model of Industrial Services
PCI&KM, a leading industrial ecosystem platform for China’s coatings, inks and adhesives (CIA) sector, today announced an exclusive strategic cooperation with ChemQuest Group, Inc., a global consulting leader in specialty chemicals and materials. The partnership bridges a global think tank and local industrial ecosystem, aiming to reshape high-value industrial services for enterprises across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) and unlock a new chapter of strategic empowerment.
UK-Based Johnson Joins ChemQuest as a Director
The ChemQuest Group is pleased to announce the appointment of its latest new director, Edward Johnson. Johnson is a pragmatic strategist with decades of experience leading strategy and acquisition projects for global corporations. Over the course of his career, he built expertise in the development and implementation of corporate and business unit strategies, leadership of acquisition activities (including target identification, evaluation, approach, and execution), support of multinational clients on market entry and growth strategy, and assessment of market attractiveness and competitive positioning.
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U.S. Market Analysis for the Paint & Coatings Industry (2023 – 2028)
Global Market Analysis for the Paint & Coatings Industry (2024 – 2029)
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Global Coatings Megatrends: Urbanization, Globalization, and Demographic Shifts
Understanding the forces shaping the paints and coatings industry requires looking beyond short-term market fluctuations to the larger societal and technological trends that influence innovation and demand. This blog series explores several pertinent megatrends, including digitalization, sustainability, mobility, and health awareness. In this first installment, we dig into how urbanization and globalization are impacting the global coatings industry.
PFAS Update 2026: Continued Refinement of U.S. and Global Strategies—and Greater Focus on Adhesives and Sealants
It has now been five years since the concerned parties have begun working together to address the overall PFAS issue, with emphasis on: which chemicals to classify as PFAS; which PFAS to ban outright; which PFAS to restrict; and to which levels any restrictions should be set. Because a lot of different actions with regard to the entire PFAS topic are planned for implementation during 2026, now is the perfect time to take a look at “what’s on the books,” so to speak, and what it will mean to producers of specialty chemicals and formulated products.
How Environmentally Friendly are Powder Coatings?
Since time immemorial, powder coatings have been extolled as the finishing industry’s ultimate “environmentally friendly” technology. The concept of environmentally friendly coating technology is multi-faceted and surpasses the simple elimination of VOCs. The “reduce, recycle, reuse” adage is a good place to embark upon an analysis of the many ways powder coatings are good for the environment, illuminating how switching to powder coatings can make a huge impact on sustainability and the environment.
From Hormuz to the Factory Floor: Coatings Supply Chains Under Strain
Tightness in Middle Eastern and Asian supply is cascading globally due to the conflict in Iran, constraining acrylic, polyester, alkyd, and epoxy intermediates. With 40-60% of coatings formulations petroleum derived, the sector is disproportionately exposed, facing longer lead times, reduced supply certainty, and higher working capital requirements as manufacturers secure critical inputs.
Creating Special Effects in Powder Coatings: From Formulation to Sublimation
Powder coatings are not limited to smooth, monotone surfaces. A wide variety of appearances can be achieved either by raw material selection, post-manufacturing additions, embossing patterns, or embedding inks post-cure. With the right chemistry and processes, these functional and eco-friendly coatings can produce exciting and expressive surfaces without sacrificing the high performance that powder is known for.
Chitosan: A Next-Generation Functional Material for Paint and Coatings Innovation
Chitosan represents a next-generation opportunity material for coatings innovators, delivering sustainability claims alongside functional coatings benefits such as antimicrobial performance, barrier ability, chelation-driven corrosion mitigation, and environmental compatibility. Supplier availability and patent activity continue to expand. Multiple granted patents and industry investment demonstrate movement toward chitosan-enabled coatings addressing antimicrobial, anticorrosion, and structural innovation.
Newsletters
The ChemQuest Group Newsletter – March/April 2026
It is a complex undertaking to produce raw materials, specialty chemicals, and formulated products. Even with a strong team working together with the best intentions, this complexity often results in avoidable challenges and even setbacks. Over the course of my...
The ChemQuest Group Newsletter – January/February 2026
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...
The ChemQuest Group Newsletter – November/December 2025
What a year! As 2025 begins to draw to a close, we’d like to take this opportunity to thank our clients around the globe who have trusted ChemQuest to help them navigate these uncertain and (at times) turbulent economic, geopolitical, and industrial dynamics. Your...
The ChemQuest Group Newsletter – September/October 2025
As we all know, personnel roles within specialty chemicals and advanced materials require specialized know-how and skills. This can make it incredibly difficult to find knowledgeable and experienced people to fill key positions. Compounding the problem is the fact...
The ChemQuest Group Newsletter – July/August 2025
High inflation and negative economic growth are certainly problematic on a macro level. However, the level of impact that those forces has on your company depends to a large degree on not only your organization’s overall fiscal health but its flexibility. Can you...
The ChemQuest Group Newsletter – May/June 2025
When faced with uncertainty, many companies choose a “wait and see” approach instead of taking proactive steps to ensure their long-term success. This risk-averse mindset is counterproductive, as inertia not only inhibits your company’s progress but hands your...
The ChemQuest Group Newsletter – March/April 2025
As widespread U.S. import tariffs become a reality and various international tensions escalate (e.g., Russia and Ukraine, China and Taiwan), understanding global dynamics is more important than ever when developing effective business strategy. After all, it is...
The ChemQuest Group Newsletter – January/February 2025
“I didn’t know ChemQuest could do that.” This is a comment I’ve heard from new contacts and existing industry partners alike. They may know us for one or two areas of expertise but are unaware that we routinely support a range of initiatives, often within the same...
The ChemQuest Group Newsletter – November/December 2024
The higher costs associated with anticipated higher import tariffs are certainly challenging. The question is: What is the best course of action for your business? Numerous supply chain strategies should be at the top of your list for consideration. Could your company...
The ChemQuest Group Newsletter – September/October 2024
Foreign investment in the U.S. is being increasingly discussed throughout our network. These are complicated undertakings for our clients, requiring deep expertise not only in manufacturing processes but in the specific needs of specialty chemicals and advanced...
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