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ChemQuest Growth Trajectory Continues with Three New Directors
The ChemQuest Group is pleased to announce that three new directors have joined the firm to support ongoing growth: Geoffrey Webster, Ph.D.; Philip Williams; and Paul Bryant. Webster is an accomplished R&D leader who has driven technological innovation, product development, and commercialization initiatives. Located in West Yorkshire, UK, Williams has honed deep expertise in general management and operational excellence. Bryant has been actively involved in the coatings industry for nearly 60 years, working in sales and leadership roles with leading global companies.
ChemQuest Expands Business Development Team with New VP
The ChemQuest Group is pleased to announce that Ramki Subramanian, Ph.D., has joined its business development team as a vice president. Subramanian is a dynamic global leader who has spent 30 years developing expertise in technology development/commercialization and business development in the specialty chemicals, advanced materials, and energy sectors. He has considerable experience in championing “concept to commercialization” for new technologies and building new businesses by developing novel technologies, particularly in emerging markets.
Two New Directors Add Expertise to ChemQuest Team
The ChemQuest Group is pleased to announce the appointment of two new directors: John Giudici and William (Bill) Worms. An operations transformation leader, John has built considerable expertise in strategic planning and execution, manufacturing operations, performance and process improvements, product and quality management, and productivity optimization. Bill is a seasoned business executive with expertise leading public and private companies, associations, and employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) organizations.
Market Reports
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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Microns by the Manual: A Guide to ASTM Paint Film Thickness Measurement Techniques
ASTM standards have wide-ranging procedures for measuring film thickness, including wet, thick, thin, translucent, clear, and highly pigmented systems. Techniques can be destructive cut-and-measure methods or nondestructive magnetic, eddy current, noncontact capacitance, ultrasonic, optical interference (ellipsometry), gravimetric, and micrometer measurements. The selected method depends upon the expected film thickness range, substrate (ferrous/nonferrous), and whether the film is a coating, plastic sheet, foil, or a multilayered system.
Driving Innovation through Disruption
When we discuss true market disruption, we are referring to the introduction of a product, service, or innovation that fundamentally alters how an industry operates. Often driven by technological advancements or shifts in business models, such changes frequently originate outside of established frameworks. The result? Successful disruptive innovation not only enables new revenue streams for the innovator, but it reshapes consumer expectations and challenges incumbent players.
The State of the U.S. Paint and Coatings Industry: Geopolitics, Supply Chains, and Strategy
The post-pandemic U.S. paint and coatings industry is doing reasonably well. There will continue to be structural global issues that will mitigate against any scenarios in which “things return to [former] normal,” but the value of the U.S. paint and coatings industry has grown. What should we expect in 2025e (estimated) and 2026 forecast (2026f)?
Challenges Breed Opportunities for Specialty Chemicals
What a year! As 2025 begins to draw to a close, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank our clients around the globe who have trusted ChemQuest to help them navigate these uncertain and (at times) turbulent economic, geopolitical, and industrial dynamics. Your faith in us is much appreciated. I know that a wait-and-see attitude can be tempting during times like these, but I strongly believe the quest for continual improvement and long-term profitable growth should not be dependent on working under ideal circumstances. And circumstances this year have certainly not been ideal.
Aerosol Paints: Technology, Challenges, and Innovations
Aerosol paints, popularly known as spray paints, have become indispensable for use in various industries, crafts, and everyday life. They offer a convenient, portable, and efficient way to apply coatings, delivering smooth finishes without brushes or rollers. However, aerosol paints also pose unique challenges in terms of environmental impact, regulatory compliance, and formulation.
ChemQuest Q&A: Philip Marsh
From a university internship to his current position on ChemQuest’s global business development team, Philip Marsh’s career seems to have come full circle. He has built on the extensive capabilities he garnered in managing external channel distributor networks to drive successes in new product development, production startups, M&A, and global business leadership. A UK native and current resident of the Netherlands, Philip also utilizes his expertise in support of client projects around the world.
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