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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
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.
Daniel Murad to Speak at TZMI TiO2 Industry Forum 2025
The ChemQuest Group is pleased to announce that CEO Daniel Murad will be presenting to industry delegates at the upcoming TZMI TiO2 Industry Forum 2025 in Columbus, Ohio. Murad will discuss “Global Coatings Overview and Dynamics” on May 7. “The recently published Global Market Analysis for the Paint & Coatings Industry (2024-2029), developed by ChemQuest for the World Coatings Council and the American Coatings Association, provides a deep-dive study of the…
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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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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.
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?
The PFAS Discussion: Update 2025
All producers and users of PFAS products should remain vigilant; this is not an issue where it makes sense to ignore the situation until it has been resolved by others. It is important to make sure that everyone involved is on top of the issues and determining their corporate actions based upon the direction in which regulatory actions on the issues appear to be trending.
ASTM Product Specifications for the Cold-Formed Framing Members Industry
The idea of ASTM standards written for market specificity was introduced in the ASTM article from the January-February 2025 issue of CoatingsTech that discussed the requirements for coil-coated building panels. Another example falls under the authority of ASTM Committee A05. Two specifications are written precisely for the sheet metal framing industry.
Navigating the Maze, Part 2: Sizing the Market and Gauging Readiness – How to Evaluate Commercial Potential
Without a firm grasp of the market landscape and the commercial realities of introducing a new product, even the most technically sound idea can fall flat. Let’s dive into how market and commercial analysis work together to identify where your next great opportunity lies.
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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