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Registration Opens for Powder Coating Formulation Courses
January 10, 2023, Cincinnati, OH — The ChemQuest Group, a global consulting firm focused on tailored business strategy and optimization, technology acceleration, market intelligence, and M&A advisory services for the specialty materials industry, is pleased to...
Joel Shertok, Ph.D., Joins ChemQuest as Director
ChemQuest has named Joel Shertok, Ph.D., as director. Drawing on more than 40 years of extensive experience, Shertok will support ChemQuest’s Manufacturing Excellence and M&A Advisory Services pillars. His track record includes successes in new product development, mergers and acquisitions, new business ventures and teams, international investigations of novel technologies, and EPA/OSHA regulatory issues.
Milis Rodrigues Joins ChemQuest as Commercial Director South America
The ChemQuest Group has appointed Milis Rodrigues as commercial director South America. In this role, Rodrigues will serve as a client resource while also exploring business development opportunities in Brazil and throughout South America. Rodrigues began her 33-year career in the paints and coatings industry as an R&D formulator with AkzoNobel before rising within the organization to positions of increasing responsibility.
Market Reports
U.S. Market Analysis for the Paint & Coatings Industry (2023 – 2028)
Global Market Analysis for the Paint & Coatings Industry (2024 – 2029)
Articles
Chemical M&A 2024: Expert Advice from Industry Leaders
We are optimistic at ChemQuest that M&A activity will pick up in 2024. Whenever our clients are ready to move forward and explore options, whether on the buy or sell side, our unique structure and extensive specialty chemicals expertise put us in a position to help achieve the best deals possible.
PPCJ Speaks to ChemQuest’s Latest Vice President, Sharon Feng
Sharon Feng has recently been appointed as a Vice President at global consulting firm ChemQuest, having worked for companies such as Bayer MaterialScience, Lanxess, and PPG. The numerous leadership roles she has undertaken span a diverse range of areas, such as...
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.
Success Story: Growth Strategy Development Evolves into Sell-Side Advisory Services
Deep insight from our thorough assessment led to the development of a robust and highly successful sell-side strategy. The result was a business sale that exceeded 20X the EBITDA multiple, with the seller and buyer goals achieved.
M&A Strategy: Anticipating a Rebound
With positive economic trends, readily available funds, and lower interest rates on the horizon, we are optimistic that 2024 will bring a rebound in M&A activity. If you have been on the fence about undertaking an acquisition or divestiture, now could be your time to act.
The PFAS Uproar: PFAS Here, PFAS There, PFAS is Absolutely Everywhere!
Multiple sources maintain that there are anywhere between 3,700-14,000 members in the PFAS family of fluorine-containing chemical compounds, depending upon which study one consults. The most consistently quoted number is 4,730; it is, however, of great importance that all parties recognize that the major issue is not the total number of family members that are contained within the definition of PFAS.
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