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Two Global Industry Leaders Join ChemQuest as Directors

Two Global Industry Leaders Join ChemQuest as Directors

The ChemQuest Group has appointed two new directors with extensive global specialty chemicals and materials experience, Michael Henningsen, Ph.D., and Graeme Roan, Ph.D. Both will support clients in the Business Strategy & Transformation, Technology Development, and M&A Advisory pillars. In addition, Henningsen will also bring his expertise to projects related to Operational & Manufacturing Efficiencies.

Market Reports

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)

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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.

Optimizing Your Strategic Planning with Business Cycle Analysis

Leveraging sophisticated market intelligence tools like business cycle analysis can enhance the efficacy of your data-driven decision-making process, facilitating the attainment of your strategic objectives. By harnessing the power of visualizing market trends through BCA and forecasting crucial industry indicators, you gain a pivotal piece of the puzzle that sets you apart from your competitors.

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.

A Global Perspective: Exploring Trends, Drivers, and Forecasts for the International Coatings Industry

A Global Perspective: Exploring Trends, Drivers, and Forecasts for the International Coatings Industry

With the overabundance of information available today, it can be difficult to identify trustworthy resources to support strategic planning efforts. Together with the World Coatings Council and the American Coatings Association (ACA), ChemQuest is pleased to announce the availability of the highly anticipated and uniquely trusted Global Market Analysis for the Paint & Coatings Industry (2024-2029).

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An Example of the Benefit of ASTM Product Specifications

An Example of the Benefit of ASTM Product Specifications

Most ASTM standards describe testing methods and protocols for analyzing individual material characteristics. There is also a group of standards that provide broad information needed for specific products. Those standards consolidate the variety of testing methods needed to ensure that a product system exhibits the required characteristics, attributes, and longevity in field service.

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WEBINAR: Previewing the Upcoming Global Market Analysis for the Paint and Coatings Industry

WEBINAR: Previewing the Upcoming Global Market Analysis for the Paint and Coatings Industry

In this webinar, ChemQuest CEO Daniel Murad previews the upcoming Global Market Analysis for the Paint and Coatings Industry (2024-2029), which was prepared for ACA and the World Coatings Council by the ChemQuest Group for publication and purchase in 2025. This leading industry market study features extensive coverage of the Decorative Architectural, OEM, and Special Purpose Coatings sectors, including analysis and market dynamics; end-use markets; economic and technology influences; key buying factors; as well as market forecasts. Notably, new chapters explore Coil and Powder Coatings, and complement the report’s “Raw Materials Feedstock Dynamics and Trends” and “Global M&A Activity” chapters.

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Driving Actionable Insights

Driving Actionable Insights

“I didn’t know ChemQuest could do that.” This is a comment I’ve heard from new contacts and existing industry partners alike. They may know us for one or two areas of expertise but are unaware that we routinely support a range of initiatives, often within the same client project.

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Newsletters

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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