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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.
ChemQuest Technology Institute Partners with Universal Matter
Aug. 10, 2022, South Boston, Va. — The ChemQuest Technology Institute has entered a three-year, collaborative innovation agreement to support the growth and validation of UniversalMatter’s graphene technology based on sustainable feedstocks. ChemQuest will explore the...
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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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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