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Wayne Daniell, Ph.D., Joins ChemQuest as Director EMEA

Wayne Daniell, Ph.D., Joins ChemQuest as Director EMEA

The ChemQuest Group has appointed Wayne Daniell, Ph.D., a director for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. During a career spanning more than 27 years, Daniell has founded and managed companies that developed nanomaterials and various coatings additives for use in markets such as consumer electronics, renewable energy, and white biotechnology.

ChemQuest Appoints Edwin Hortelano, Ph.D., a Director

ChemQuest Appoints Edwin Hortelano, Ph.D., a Director

The ChemQuest Group has appointed Edwin Hortelano, Ph.D., a director. Over the course of his career, Hortelano has led teams on three continents in the development of materials and solutions for coatings, adhesives, release liners, holographic data storage, and additive manufacturing. He will draw on this expertise primarily in support of ChemQuest’s Technology Development pillar.

Dipan Haria Named a Director at ChemQuest

Dipan Haria Named a Director at ChemQuest

The ChemQuest Group is pleased to announce that Dipan Haria has joined the company as a director. An experienced leader focused on accelerating revenue, profitability, and strategic growth, Haria’s expertise spans operational and business management to strategic planning. He will support ChemQuest’s Business Strategy & Transformation, M&A Advisory Services, and Operational & Manufacturing Efficiencies pillars.

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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)

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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.

ASTM Editorial and Terminology Standards

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.

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Sourcing Assembly Adhesives: A Case Study for End Users

Sourcing Assembly Adhesives: A Case Study for End Users

The ultimate goal when sourcing adhesive products is to find the optimal balance of properties. This process can be challenging for OEMs and other manufacturing companies, however, which may not have a thorough understanding of adhesive formulations/performance and whose personnel typically do not have a background in chemistry. A manufacturer of architectural products ran into these challenges as it saw demand increase significantly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, its long-time overseas adhesive supplier could not keep up with the higher volume.

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A Wild Ride for U.S. Construction and Housing: Coatings and Adhesives Opportunities in 2024 and Beyond

A Wild Ride for U.S. Construction and Housing: Coatings and Adhesives Opportunities in 2024 and Beyond

Numerous economic factors, combined with evolving trends in nonresidential construction, present a unique landscape for the coatings and adhesives industries, which play a critical role in both residential and commercial construction projects. The figures presented throughout this article, sourced from ChemQuest TraQr®, illustrate the complex dynamics driving these markets and provide a deeper understanding of where the opportunities and challenges lie for the coatings and adhesives sectors.

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ChemQuest Q&A: Crystal Morrison, Ph.D.

ChemQuest Q&A: Crystal Morrison, Ph.D.

Prior to joining ChemQuest as a director in 2018, Crystal Morrison’s dynamic career included roles of increasing responsibility in settings ranging from a national lab to a global, multi-billion-dollar coatings company. Now a ChemQuest vice president focused on expanding our business development efforts, how has she capitalized on her past experience to support our clients, and what trends does she foresee for the future?

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Success Story: Global Specialty Chemicals Supplier Seeks Guidance for Strategic Growth in North America and Europe

Success Story: Global Specialty Chemicals Supplier Seeks Guidance for Strategic Growth in North America and Europe

Our team’s extensive specialty chemicals expertise enabled ChemQuest to fully explore key regions, analyze dynamics, and deliver a targeted strategic growth plan for our client. We prescribed go-to-market strategies and rationale for growth for the client’s established business segments, as well as guidance on feasibility and paths to success for emerging opportunities.

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