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ChemQuest Appoints Eric Casebolt Director
The ChemQuest Group has appointed Eric Casebolt its latest director. Casebolt is an accomplished leader with a proven track record of providing viable and actional solutions to organizational goals. He will support ChemQuest’s Business Strategy & Transformation, Technology Development, and M&A Advisory Services by utilizing his extensive experience in market development and product innovation.
Sandrine Garnier, Ph.D., Joins ChemQuest as a Director
The ChemQuest Group is pleased to announce that Sandrine Garnier, Ph.D., has joined the company as a director. With more than 20 years of experience, Garnier has managed growth-driven multi-national businesses and teams, including work in technical product development and positioning, sales management, market and pricing strategies, and marketing initiatives.
Registration Open for Fraunhofer IFAM European Adhesive Specialist (EAS) and European Adhesive Bonder (EAB) Courses in North America
The ChemQuest Group is hosting two accredited adhesive bonding-focused courses in cooperation with Fraunhofer IFAM. ChemQuest is the exclusive partner of Fraunhofer IFAM for European Adhesive Specialist (EAS) and European Adhesive Bonder (EAB) courses in North America.
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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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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.
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.
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?
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.
Musings on Supply Chain Challenges
In George Pilcher’s 2024 state of the paint industry article, he explains that supply chain issues still have not fully recovered from the challenges wrought by COVID-19.[1] Initially, it appeared that 2023 was going to be a year when the pandemic-related supply chain...
The State of the U.S. Paint and Coatings Market 2023-2025: Slow and “Steady as She Goes”
The year 2024 is expected to be a mixed year for the paint and coatings industry in the United States. The year 2023 ended with production of 1.33 billion gallons valued at $32.8 billion, down from 2022 by 1.8% in volume but up 1.4% in value. The outlook for 2024e suggests a slight increase in full-year production, totaling 1.36 billion gallons, and an increase in value to $34.5 billion.
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