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Heshmatazad Joins ChemQuest as a Director

Heshmatazad Joins ChemQuest as a Director

The ChemQuest Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Roudabeh (Rudi) Heshmatazad as a director. Heshmatazad is a strategic and forward-thinking business leader with decades of experience translating consumer insight into innovative, market-winning products. Known for building and expanding portfolios through a deep understanding of market dynamics, data analytics, and consumer behavior, she excels in driving cross-functional collaboration across R&D, marketing, and operations to deliver impactful, scalable solutions.

ChemQuest Broadens Bench with New Directors to Support Global Growth

ChemQuest Broadens Bench with New Directors to Support Global Growth

The ChemQuest Group is pleased to announce the appointment of five new directors with diverse expertise who will support specialty materials clients with tailored business strategy and optimization, technology acceleration, market intelligence, and M&A advisory services. New to the global consulting firm are: Sanjeev Dey, Ph.D.; Marc de Pater; Henry DiGregorio; Arpit Dwivedi; and Frederick Myers, Ph.D.

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U.S. Market Analysis for the Paint & Coatings Industry (2023 – 2028)

US-Market-Analysis

Global Market Analysis for the Paint & Coatings Industry (2024 – 2029)

Global-Market-Analysis

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Navigating Challenging Times

High inflation and negative economic growth are certainly problematic on a macro level. However, the level of impact that those forces has on your company depends to a large degree on not only your organization’s overall fiscal health but its flexibility. Can you adapt quickly to changing market conditions? Are you able to adjust course effectively when faced with challenges, setbacks, or even roadblocks?

Matching Powder Coatings to End-Use Applications: A Practical Overview

Selecting the correct powder coating for a specific end-use application is critical but can be a mystery to applicators, product developers, and end users due to the variety of chemistries and industry terminology. Gaining a fundamental understanding of why certain powder coatings are used for specific applications can help you make more informed decisions.

Achieving Success through Data-Driven Decision Making

Several variables, including a company’s objectives and the available types and quality of data, affect how precisely data may be incorporated into the decision-making process. Every contemporary company should work to optimize their data-driven decision making to ensure profitable growth.

How First Time Right and Other KPIs Support Long-Term Operational Excellence

How First Time Right and Other KPIs Support Long-Term Operational Excellence

First time right (FTR) is both a manufacturing principle and a key performance indicator (KPI) that denotes the percentage of product that is produced within specification. The goal of FTR is to produce all units correctly the first time, eliminating the need for any rework, reducing waste and operational costs, and optimizing efficiency – all of which support long-term profitability and success.

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In the Trenches: FBE Powder Coatings Remain a Cornerstone of Pipeline Protection Strategies

In the Trenches: FBE Powder Coatings Remain a Cornerstone of Pipeline Protection Strategies

Fusion-bonded epoxy powder coatings have become a staple in pipeline protection, dominating as the primary coating solution for buried and subsea applications. These pipelines, often stretching thousands of miles, face continuous exposure to aggressive environmental conditions. FBE coatings form a durable barrier against moisture, soil electrolytes, and corrosive chemicals, extending asset life while minimizing leaks and costly downtime.

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How Technical Scouting Fuels Innovation

How Technical Scouting Fuels Innovation

Complacency gives competitors an advantage if they are willing to take calculated risks, invest in technologies that deliver superior products that solve your customers’ pain points, and satisfy unmet market needs. Thus, it can be advantageous to seek technology partners who, by augmenting internal resources and overcoming inherent biases, drive faster growth for your business rather than for the competition.

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The ChemQuest Group Newsletter – November/December 2023

The ChemQuest Group Newsletter – November/December 2023

As the holiday season approaches and we begin to consider year-end results, the specialty chemicals sector can look back on 2023 as a stabilizing time. The major disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and various supply chain crises are finally in the past, and...

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The ChemQuest Group Newsletter – September/October 2023

The ChemQuest Group Newsletter – September/October 2023

We have heard from many companies in the specialty chemicals sector over the past several months that they are experiencing challenges with their technology development efforts. These issues often arise from an urgent material substitution need, difficulty...

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The ChemQuest Group Newsletter – Summer 2023

The ChemQuest Group Newsletter – Summer 2023

Our ever-pivoting industry and economy continues to surprise and challenge us. Globally, we have experienced a significant shift due to various factors such as energy price volatility, government policy changes, economic uncertainty, supply chain disruption, and...

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The ChemQuest Group Newsletter – Spring 2023

The ChemQuest Group Newsletter – Spring 2023

A common question we hear when meeting new industry partners is, “What exactly does ChemQuest do?” The answer is actually quite simple: We help our clients make decisions that enable profitable growth. The ChemQuest commitment to the global specialty chemical...

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The ChemQuest Group Newsletter – Q4 2022

The ChemQuest Group Newsletter – Q4 2022

Collectively, our world faced myriad uncertainties in 2022: historic inflation, continued ramifications from COVID-19, supply chain challenges, lack of access to raw materials, labor shortages, energy concerns, and the war in Ukraine. Consumer demands for sustainable...

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The ChemQuest Group Newsletter – Q3 2022

The ChemQuest Group Newsletter – Q3 2022

While the industry has seen significant hurdles in the first three quarters of 2022, there have also been significant developments this year for increasing innovation and resilience, acquisitions and divestments, and operational excellence. ChemQuest has seen...

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The ChemQuest Group Newsletter – Q2 2022

The ChemQuest Group Newsletter – Q2 2022

This year has presented the chemicals and materials industry with many challenges: supply chain volatility, surging fuel and feedstock costs, shifting regulations, and the unpredictability of global health, conflict, and economic impacts. At ChemQuest, we are focused...

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The ChemQuest Group Newsletter – Q1 2022

The ChemQuest Group Newsletter – Q1 2022

With reflection back to the beginning of 2022, we can comment that the year is off to a busy start. Attending conferences and trade shows, visiting with clients, international and domestic business travel ... in some ways it feels like we never skipped a beat. Read...

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