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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.
Abe Rezai Joins ChemQuest as Senior Vice President
Abe Rezai has joined ChemQuest as senior vice president. Rezai will support strategy development and key client engagements for the firm, including projects related to business transformation, technology development, and advisement for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. His success in this position will be driven by his extensive background in technical and executive management roles for global organizations within the specialty chemicals and consumer products industries.
Market Reports
U.S. Market Analysis for the Paint & Coatings Industry (2023 – 2028)
Global Market Analysis for the Paint & Coatings Industry (2024 – 2029)
Articles
In the Wake of the Great Supply Chain Crisis of 2021-2022: Predicting the Future by Controlling the Future
The Great Supply Chain Crisis of 2021-2022 acted as a very loud and exceptionally clear wakeup call for all participants within the specialty chemicals value chain, whether in paints and coatings; sealants and adhesives; household, industrial & institutional cleaners (HI&I); lubricants and hydraulic fluids; personal care products; or many others. Its message was equally loud and clear in all market sectors
WHITE PAPER: Understanding Business Cycle Analysis
Data noise can be confusing and lead to conflicting perceptions of the market’s reality. Depending on your company’s resources, you might not even have specific staff members responsible for performing market research. Whatever the reason, you may be operating with an incomplete picture of industry dynamics. Leveraging sophisticated market intelligence tools like Business Cycle Analysis embedded within the ChemQuest TraQr® family of resources enhances the efficacy of your data-driven decision-making process, facilitating the attainment of your strategic objectives.
2024 Paints, Coatings, Adhesives: Tepid Macro with Bright Spots
At its 25th annual Paints, Coatings, & Adhesives conference call to the investment community, Fermium Research hosted ChemQuest CEO Daniel Murad to share his insight into the global paints, coatings, and adhesives sectors. Dan highlighted key trends that investors...
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.
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