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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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Powder Coatings with Purpose: Functional Technologies for Hygiene, Safety, and Surface Protection
In the world of powder coatings, the term “functional coatings” has historically been used to describe fusion-bonded epoxies used in pipeline and rebar applications. However, today’s powder coatings offer specialized functionalities that would fit in with the broader definition of that term. That is, they are specifically designed to provide a function beyond aesthetics and substrate protection.
Disrupting Markets by Inventing the Future: A New Paradigm in Innovation Strategy
The question that all innovators must answer is: “Does your innovation create market value?” The blueprint for how companies and innovators can thrive in a rapidly evolving marketplace hinges on adopting a market-driven approach to innovation, leveraging government and institutional support, and rigorously vetting opportunities so that businesses can position themselves at the forefront of change and transformation.
Navigating Challenging Times
High inflation and negative economic growth are certainly problematic on a macro level. However, the level of impact that those forces has on your company depends to a large degree on not only your organization’s overall fiscal health but its flexibility. Can you adapt quickly to changing market conditions? Are you able to adjust course effectively when faced with challenges, setbacks, or even roadblocks?
The PFAS Discussion: Update 2025
All producers and users of PFAS products should remain vigilant; this is not an issue where it makes sense to ignore the situation until it has been resolved by others. It is important to make sure that everyone involved is on top of the issues and determining their corporate actions based upon the direction in which regulatory actions on the issues appear to be trending.
ASTM Product Specifications for the Cold-Formed Framing Members Industry
The idea of ASTM standards written for market specificity was introduced in the ASTM article from the January-February 2025 issue of CoatingsTech that discussed the requirements for coil-coated building panels. Another example falls under the authority of ASTM Committee A05. Two specifications are written precisely for the sheet metal framing industry.
Navigating the Maze, Part 2: Sizing the Market and Gauging Readiness – How to Evaluate Commercial Potential
Without a firm grasp of the market landscape and the commercial realities of introducing a new product, even the most technically sound idea can fall flat. Let’s dive into how market and commercial analysis work together to identify where your next great opportunity lies.
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