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Joel Shertok, Ph.D., Joins ChemQuest as Director
ChemQuest has named Joel Shertok, Ph.D., as director. Drawing on more than 40 years of extensive experience, Shertok will support ChemQuest’s Manufacturing Excellence and M&A Advisory Services pillars. His track record includes successes in new product development, mergers and acquisitions, new business ventures and teams, international investigations of novel technologies, and EPA/OSHA regulatory issues.
Milis Rodrigues Joins ChemQuest as Commercial Director South America
The ChemQuest Group has appointed Milis Rodrigues as commercial director South America. In this role, Rodrigues will serve as a client resource while also exploring business development opportunities in Brazil and throughout South America. Rodrigues began her 33-year career in the paints and coatings industry as an R&D formulator with AkzoNobel before rising within the organization to positions of increasing responsibility.
ChemQuest Names Susan Sutton Director of Communications
The ChemQuest Group has appointed Susan Sutton its new director of communications. During nearly 24 years of editorial and content development experience in B2B publishing, Sutton covered industries ranging from adhesives and sealants to specialty chemicals and advanced materials. Most recently, she served as editor-in-chief, integrated media for Adhesives & Sealants Industry magazine, where she was responsible for the publication’s eMagazine and website content.
Market Reports
U.S. Market Analysis for the Paint & Coatings Industry (2023 – 2028)
Global Market Analysis for the Paint & Coatings Industry (2024 – 2029)
Articles
Are You Ready for an M&A Rebound?
Whether you are looking to buy or sell as the second half of 2024 progresses, the most important thing to keep in mind is that patience and preparation are key. Your goal should be to achieve the best possible deal, and those don’t just fall from the sky.
Expanded Use of Powder Coatings in the U.S. Architectural Market
In the U.S., powder coatings only account for an estimated 25% of the value of coatings over extruded aluminum for architectural applications. For comparison, powder coatings are the dominant technology in the Western European architectural segment, with widespread use over aluminum extrusions.
Powder Coating Gloss Reduction Techniques
In a market that demands coating finishes of all gloss levels and appearances, the powder coating formulator’s toolbox includes a number of techniques to achieve the desired appearance. Multiple approaches can be combined in a formulation to drive the gloss as low as it can go.
Reshoring Resurgence
Whether reshoring efforts involve shifting manufacturing to the U.S., North America, or a specific state, a new facility provides U.S.-based companies with the opportunity to simplify their supply chain while developing best-in-class operations. In addition to striving for optimal productivity, companies considering a reshoring strategy should be sure to plan for long-term scalability.
Success Story: Audit of Newly Acquired Manufacturing Location Uncovers Opportunities to Optimize Growth Potential
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
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.
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