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ChemQuest Appoints Eric Casebolt Director
The ChemQuest Group has appointed Eric Casebolt its latest director. Casebolt is an accomplished leader with a proven track record of providing viable and actional solutions to organizational goals. He will support ChemQuest’s Business Strategy & Transformation, Technology Development, and M&A Advisory Services by utilizing his extensive experience in market development and product innovation.
Sandrine Garnier, Ph.D., Joins ChemQuest as a Director
The ChemQuest Group is pleased to announce that Sandrine Garnier, Ph.D., has joined the company as a director. With more than 20 years of experience, Garnier has managed growth-driven multi-national businesses and teams, including work in technical product development and positioning, sales management, market and pricing strategies, and marketing initiatives.
Registration Open for Fraunhofer IFAM European Adhesive Specialist (EAS) and European Adhesive Bonder (EAB) Courses in North America
The ChemQuest Group is hosting two accredited adhesive bonding-focused courses in cooperation with Fraunhofer IFAM. ChemQuest is the exclusive partner of Fraunhofer IFAM for European Adhesive Specialist (EAS) and European Adhesive Bonder (EAB) courses in North America.
Market Reports
U.S. Market Analysis for the Paint & Coatings Industry (2023 – 2028)
Global Market Analysis for the Paint & Coatings Industry (2024 – 2029)
Articles
Potential Solutions to the Low-Temperature-Cure Powder Coating Conundrum
Low-temperature-curable powder coatings are often touted as the next generation of coating technology due to their environmentally inoffensive list of ingredients, energy-saving cure requirements, and ability to coat a variety of substrates that cannot withstand typical powder coating curing processes. However, the processes by which powder coatings are produced impose limitations on how low we can ultimately drive the cure temperatures.
When the Oxide is the Color Coat
There is another way to look at materials sustainability. What if the pretreatment chemicals and coatings could be eliminated altogether? What if the oxide was also the color coat? What if the longevity of stainless steel could be exploited together with its oxidation potential? What if color could be imparted onto stainless steel strip using only one production operation for both steelmaking and coloring? What if these innovative ideas were actually more cost effective?
A Global Perspective is Imperative for Success
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 exceedingly difficult to hit the bullseye if you can’t see the whole board. Luckily, numerous resources are available that provide both detail and context.
Powder Coatings are in Full Swing at the Playground
Powder coatings, by their nature, complement many of today’s playground trends. Continual use of powder coatings in this market have only contributed to creating the highest quality play equipment while prioritizing children’s safety and accessibility needs.
WEBINAR: Geopolitical Considerations for the Global Supply Chain
As our world becomes increasingly complex, issues related to global politics influence economic trends and business practices more than ever before. In this free ACA member webinar, George R. Pilcher delves into today’s geopolitical climate and the resulting impacts felt throughout the coatings industry value chain. In addition, attendees hear about raw materials sourcing best practices, as well as strategies such as reshoring/near-shoring that can help mitigate or even eliminate the challenges caused by geopolitical-related supply chain disruptions.
The Pencil Hardness Conundrum
One of the more discussed paint adhesion and hardness tests involves “scratching” paint off a substrate. Not only does this type of testing depict a qualitative level of adhesion, but in many instances, it also provides a relative idea of degree of cure and hardness of the organic coating.
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