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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.
ChemQuest Taps Philip Marsh to Lead Growth Efforts in EMEA
The ChemQuest Group has appointed Philip Marsh business development director for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. Drawing on more than 25 years of extensive experience in the global chemical industry, Marsh will primarily drive EMEA business development for ChemQuest’s Business Strategy & Transformation and M&A Advisory Services pillars.
TraQr™ 2.0 Provides Expanded Capabilities in Support of Data-Driven Decision Making
The ChemQuest Group has expanded the capabilities of its Coatings TraQr™ interactive dashboard and forecasting tool. Coatings TraQr™ combines input data relative to key market consumption, macroeconomic indicators, and raw materials to aid subscribers in their holistic business strategy and planning. Coatings TraQr™ 2.0 augments the original iteration’s U.S. focus and now provides access to a full suite of global economic indicators.
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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Electric Avenue: The Changing Landscape of Mobility
The coatings industry has been serving the transportation industry since the introduction of the Ford Model-T. Many traditional coatings used today can be used on electric vehicles, but EVs represent a major engineering pivot from mechanically driven to chemically driven vehicles.
ASTM Testing for Cool Roof, Wall, and Pavement Applications
There are two basic types of cool-roof coatings: elastomeric and cementitious. The properties of elastomeric coatings are governed primarily by D6083/D6083M-24 Standard Specification for Liquid-Applied Acrylic Coating Used in Roofing. This specification defines the viscosity, volume, and weight solids required for cool coatings. It also establishes the minimum efficacy standards derived from successful in-service performance throughout the United States.
The Challenges of Product Development in the Coatings Industry
Raw material suppliers that aspire to enter new segments within the coatings industry may find themselves going “back to the drawing board” as it becomes clear the products they develop do not provide a strong value proposition to their customers. These companies should consider shortening their product development cycle by acquiring personnel with relevant coatings experience or partnering with an experienced third party to support their product development efforts.
Navigating Geopolitical Challenges
In light of the recent U.S. presidential election, many companies are looking to take proactive measures to plan for anticipated import tariff increases. President-elect Trump suggested he would impose tariffs of 60-100% on some China-produced goods imported to the U.S., and he favors a 20% universal tariff for all other countries. The higher costs associated with these tariffs are certainly challenging. The question is: What is the best course of action for your business?
ChemQuest Q&A: Prem Patel
Prem Patel describes his life as “one giant episode of ‘How It’s Made,’” and rightly so. Fueled by insatiable curiosity, he is a lifelong learner who has a knack for picking up information and channeling it to solve problems and identify opportunities. After joining ChemQuest this year, Prem quickly became involved in numerous business strategy projects, as well as our expanded focus on business development efforts. I recently had the opportunity to chat with him about his background and experience, as well as trends he’s tracking in the specialty chemicals and advanced materials sectors.
ASTM Editorial and Terminology Standards
This ASTM column is a bit different from previous ones that delved into testing standards and their foibles, histories, how-to instructions, and analytical results. The main theme of this writing is terminology—which, when dissected, leads to exact meaning, precise communication, and a clear understanding of the definitions assigned to various technologies and technical standards. Each of the more than 140 ASTM Committees has an important standard in the library that is often ignored. This standard governs definitions for each subject category, and yet, it generally goes unnoticed during most Committee Weeks. Often people become aware of this standard when one of their customers questions a specific issue by quoting one of the definitions.
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