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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.
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.
Market Reports
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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WEBINAR: Powder Coatings for Architectural Applications
In this webinar, presenters Eric Casebolt and Nathan Biller give an overview of the architectural coatings market with a focus on powder coatings applied to aluminum extrusions for use in building and construction applications. Additionally, they discuss the various types of powder coatings that are used to meet the AAMA specifications that govern the performance requirements in this segment. Attendees will gain a high-level understanding of the technical aspects of these coatings, along with insights into market dynamics and trends in the architectural coatings market.
Navigating the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Materials Research
At the recent TechConnect Conference in the Washington, D.C., area,[1] it was evident that digitalization is driving all aspects of material research. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) serve to inspire the discovery and design of new materials and the processes to manufacture them. Autonomous research and development (R&D) push the envelope for building predictive models and platforms that drive high-throughput innovation. How did we get here so fast, and where will this global megatrend take us?
ASTM Standards for Color Measurement
The parameters used within all but two ASTM standards addressing color measurement are based on the CIE (Commission Internationale de l’Éclairage) system of tristimulus color measurement applied worldwide when measuring color. This system makes color measurements universally clear and globally meaningful.
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...
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