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Two New Directors Add Expertise to ChemQuest Team

Two New Directors Add Expertise to ChemQuest Team

The ChemQuest Group is pleased to announce the appointment of two new directors: John Giudici and William (Bill) Worms. An operations transformation leader, John has built considerable expertise in strategic planning and execution, manufacturing operations, performance and process improvements, product and quality management, and productivity optimization. Bill is a seasoned business executive with expertise leading public and private companies, associations, and employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) organizations.

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.

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

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

Global-Market-Analysis

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Mitigating Personnel Challenges through Strategic Partnerships

Personnel roles within specialty chemicals and advanced materials require specialized know-how and skills, making it incredibly difficult to find knowledgeable and experienced people to fill key positions. Unfortunately, not having fully staffed and skilled teams in place jeopardizes your company’s ability to succeed over the long term. How many potentially impactful initiatives have been abandoned due to a lack of internal resources? Too many, without a doubt.

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.

2025 Raw Materials & Chemicals Overview

2025 Raw Materials & Chemicals Overview

Global raw material input costs are by far the most expensive components in the cost of goods sold for adhesive and sealant formulators, equaling about 50% of revenue as an industry average (a higher percentage than coatings formulators face). Globally, raw material prices are facing greater uncertainty after seeing a period of relative stability following supply chain constraints, shortages, and inflation pressures in 2021 and 2022.

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ChemQuest Q&A: Julie Vaughn Biege

ChemQuest Q&A: Julie Vaughn Biege

Julie Vaughn Biege joined ChemQuest in 2022, quickly contributing her expertise in support of a number of clients. Today, she continues to play a key role in many projects while also working as part of our business development team. I had the opportunity to chat with Julie recently to learn more about her background, what types of projects she finds most engaging, and some key trends she’s keeping her eye on.

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Can Paint Films Disrupt Traditional Coatings?

Can Paint Films Disrupt Traditional Coatings?

As industries evolve under increasing demands for sustainability, performance, and customization, new technologies are reshaping traditional practices. One such innovation is the rise of paint protection films (PPFs), also known as paint performance films. Originally developed for military applications, PPFs have grown into a versatile, high-performance alternative to conventional paints and coatings.

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Powder Coatings with Purpose: Functional Technologies for Hygiene, Safety, and Surface Protection

Powder Coatings with Purpose: Functional Technologies for Hygiene, Safety, and Surface Protection

In the world of powder coatings, the term “functional coatings” has historically been used to describe fusion-bonded epoxies used in pipeline and rebar applications. However, today’s powder coatings offer specialized functionalities that would fit in with the broader definition of that term. That is, they are specifically designed to provide a function beyond aesthetics and substrate protection.

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Disrupting Markets by Inventing the Future: A New Paradigm in Innovation Strategy

Disrupting Markets by Inventing the Future: A New Paradigm in Innovation Strategy

The question that all innovators must answer is: “Does your innovation create market value?” The blueprint for how companies and innovators can thrive in a rapidly evolving marketplace hinges on adopting a market-driven approach to innovation, leveraging government and institutional support, and rigorously vetting opportunities so that businesses can position themselves at the forefront of change and transformation.

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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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