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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.
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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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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.
Material Science Startup Technology: The Long and Winding Road Less Traveled
Much technology can be found at the university level, in various technology incubators, federal agencies, or small private laboratories, all with a unique perspective on providing solutions to common problems. However, with the explosion of artificial intelligence (AI) and other cloud-based technologies under development, material science labs face a much more difficult path forward when competing with more glamorous industries for resources.
Potential Solutions to the Low-Temperature-Cure Powder Coating Conundrum
Low-temperature-curable powder coatings are often touted as the next generation of coating technology due to their environmentally inoffensive list of ingredients, energy-saving cure requirements, and ability to coat a variety of substrates that cannot withstand typical powder coating curing processes. However, the processes by which powder coatings are produced impose limitations on how low we can ultimately drive the cure temperatures.
When the Oxide is the Color Coat
There is another way to look at materials sustainability. What if the pretreatment chemicals and coatings could be eliminated altogether? What if the oxide was also the color coat? What if the longevity of stainless steel could be exploited together with its oxidation potential? What if color could be imparted onto stainless steel strip using only one production operation for both steelmaking and coloring? What if these innovative ideas were actually more cost effective?
A Global Perspective is Imperative for Success
As widespread U.S. import tariffs become a reality and various international tensions escalate (e.g., Russia and Ukraine, China and Taiwan), understanding global dynamics is more important than ever when developing effective business strategy. After all, it is exceedingly difficult to hit the bullseye if you can’t see the whole board. Luckily, numerous resources are available that provide both detail and context.
Powder Coatings are in Full Swing at the Playground
Powder coatings, by their nature, complement many of today’s playground trends. Continual use of powder coatings in this market have only contributed to creating the highest quality play equipment while prioritizing children’s safety and accessibility needs.
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