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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.
ChemQuest Appoints Jean-Luc Guillaume as Director
The ChemQuest Group has appointed Jean-Luc Guillaume as director. In this role, Guillaume will support business development, key client projects, and market intelligence. Based in France, he brings a wealth of expertise in strategic segments that are part of ChemQuest’s core knowledge base and growth trajectory, such as specialty polymers, composites, and coatings.
ChemQuest Promotes Edye Fox Abrams to Vice President, Business Development and Marketing
The ChemQuest Group has promoted Edye Fox Abrams to the role of vice president, business development and marketing. Fox Abrams’ new role expands on her previous responsibilities as vice president, business development at ChemQuest. She will have responsibility for the development and execution of the firm’s global marketing strategy, in addition to identifying and capturing opportunities for revenue and strategic growth and leading key business initiatives, client projects and communications.
Market Reports
U.S. Market Analysis for the Paint & Coatings Industry (2023 – 2028)
Global Market Analysis for the Paint & Coatings Industry (2024 – 2029)
Articles
Transitioning from a TGIC-Based Polyester Powder Coating to TGIC-Free
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
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
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
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.
Cash In on Your Hard Work: Dos and Don’ts when Selling Your Chemical Business
When selling your specialty chemicals business, do not shortcut key preparation steps. Clear benefits result when sellers drive significant added value with operational improvements prior to the sale. Successful sellers demonstrate the value of the business to future buyers, creating confidence in the company’s potential for future growth and painting a vision to achieve meaningful synergies.
Chemical M&A 2024: Expert Advice from Industry Leaders
We are optimistic at ChemQuest that M&A activity will pick up in 2024. Whenever our clients are ready to move forward and explore options, whether on the buy or sell side, our unique structure and extensive specialty chemicals expertise put us in a position to help achieve the best deals possible.
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