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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)
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Transitioning from a TGIC-Based Polyester Powder Coating to TGIC-Free
Switching from a traditional TGIC polyester powder coating to a TGIC-free alternative may seem simple, but caution should be exercised to ensure a smooth transition. You should be aware of differences in application performance, cure response, and coating performance before making the change.
ASTM Standards for Measuring Viscosity
ASTM viscosity testing can be used to analyze either general paint characteristics or fluid conditions at certain steps in the painting process. The variety of tests available ensure that viscosity parameters can be measured as a simple quality control operation or as a defining characteristic of the paint system. Using the correct test enhances the quality of the overall process.
PPCJ Speaks to New ChemQuest Director, Prem Patel
The ChemQuest Group, a global consulting firm focused on tailored business strategy and optimisation, technology acceleration, market intelligence and M&A advisory services for the speciality materials industry, has recently appointed Prem Patel as a...
The PFAS Discussion: Chaos, Confusion, and Controversy
Uncertainty about PFAS reigns around the globe, despite the fact that they are of critical importance for a variety of applications in a number of vitally important global industries. For this reason, it seems likely that certain PFAS materials (particularly polymers) will be found to be of low concern. Requirements that the producers of such polymers take additional protective actions similar to those that were put in place for the production of polyvinylchloride (PVC) many years ago, however, are also likely.
Cash In on Your Hard Work: Dos and Don’ts when Selling Your Chemical Business
When selling your specialty chemicals business, do not shortcut key preparation steps. Clear benefits result when sellers drive significant added value with operational improvements prior to the sale. Successful sellers demonstrate the value of the business to future buyers, creating confidence in the company’s potential for future growth and painting a vision to achieve meaningful synergies.
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.
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