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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.
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.
Market Reports
U.S. Market Analysis for the Paint & Coatings Industry (2023 – 2028)
Global Market Analysis for the Paint & Coatings Industry (2024 – 2029)
Articles
WEBINAR: Geopolitical Considerations for the Global Supply Chain
As our world becomes increasingly complex, issues related to global politics influence economic trends and business practices more than ever before. In this free ACA member webinar, George R. Pilcher delves into today’s geopolitical climate and the resulting impacts felt throughout the coatings industry value chain. In addition, attendees hear about raw materials sourcing best practices, as well as strategies such as reshoring/near-shoring that can help mitigate or even eliminate the challenges caused by geopolitical-related supply chain disruptions.
The Pencil Hardness Conundrum
One of the more discussed paint adhesion and hardness tests involves “scratching” paint off a substrate. Not only does this type of testing depict a qualitative level of adhesion, but in many instances, it also provides a relative idea of degree of cure and hardness of the organic coating.
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).
Bridging the Gap: Tailoring Test Methods to Mimic Real-World Conditions
While standardized tests are invaluable tools in the coatings industry, they have limitations when it comes to solving specific, real-world problems. Custom test methods, tailored to replicate the actual conditions a coating will experience, can provide more accurate insights and drive meaningful product improvements.
Sustainable Packaging Brings Innovation Opportunities for Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives
Adhesives can play a role in making packaging more recyclable. Whilst various packages are perceived as highly recyclable, and the materials used to construct the box or bottle are indeed recyclable, the labels and tapes attached to them can diminish or even eliminate the full recycling potential.
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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