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ChemQuest Expands Business Development Team, Names Four VPs
The ChemQuest Group has elevated four directors to vice president roles with the goal of enhancing the firm’s business development activities. Eric Casebolt, Rich Gibson, Crystal Morrison, and Prem Patel are now all focused on driving new business across the firm’s four main pillars.
ChemQuest Expands TraQr® Forecasting and Analysis Offerings
The ChemQuest Group is pleased to announce that it has expanded the solutions available in its TraQr® family of market forecasting and analysis tools. TraQr® Dashboard is ideal for companies with skilled personnel who can manage global forecasting and analysis efforts. Newly launched, TraQr® Reports are designed for companies that lack internal resources and prefer to receive curated U.S. market details and analysis from the experts at ChemQuest.
ChemQuest Deepens Bench of Experts with Two New Additions
The ChemQuest Group is pleased to welcome two new global leaders to its team. Sharon Feng, Ph.D., has been named a vice president, while Prem Patel has joined the firm as a director.
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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Electric Avenue: The Changing Landscape of Mobility
The coatings industry has been serving the transportation industry since the introduction of the Ford Model-T. Many traditional coatings used today can be used on electric vehicles, but EVs represent a major engineering pivot from mechanically driven to chemically driven vehicles.
ASTM Testing for Cool Roof, Wall, and Pavement Applications
There are two basic types of cool-roof coatings: elastomeric and cementitious. The properties of elastomeric coatings are governed primarily by D6083/D6083M-24 Standard Specification for Liquid-Applied Acrylic Coating Used in Roofing. This specification defines the viscosity, volume, and weight solids required for cool coatings. It also establishes the minimum efficacy standards derived from successful in-service performance throughout the United States.
The Challenges of Product Development in the Coatings Industry
Raw material suppliers that aspire to enter new segments within the coatings industry may find themselves going “back to the drawing board” as it becomes clear the products they develop do not provide a strong value proposition to their customers. These companies should consider shortening their product development cycle by acquiring personnel with relevant coatings experience or partnering with an experienced third party to support their product development efforts.
Navigating Geopolitical Challenges
In light of the recent U.S. presidential election, many companies are looking to take proactive measures to plan for anticipated import tariff increases. President-elect Trump suggested he would impose tariffs of 60-100% on some China-produced goods imported to the U.S., and he favors a 20% universal tariff for all other countries. The higher costs associated with these tariffs are certainly challenging. The question is: What is the best course of action for your business?
ChemQuest Q&A: Prem Patel
Prem Patel describes his life as “one giant episode of ‘How It’s Made,’” and rightly so. Fueled by insatiable curiosity, he is a lifelong learner who has a knack for picking up information and channeling it to solve problems and identify opportunities. After joining ChemQuest this year, Prem quickly became involved in numerous business strategy projects, as well as our expanded focus on business development efforts. I recently had the opportunity to chat with him about his background and experience, as well as trends he’s tracking in the specialty chemicals and advanced materials sectors.
ASTM Editorial and Terminology Standards
This ASTM column is a bit different from previous ones that delved into testing standards and their foibles, histories, how-to instructions, and analytical results. The main theme of this writing is terminology—which, when dissected, leads to exact meaning, precise communication, and a clear understanding of the definitions assigned to various technologies and technical standards. Each of the more than 140 ASTM Committees has an important standard in the library that is often ignored. This standard governs definitions for each subject category, and yet, it generally goes unnoticed during most Committee Weeks. Often people become aware of this standard when one of their customers questions a specific issue by quoting one of the definitions.
Newsletters
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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