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Press Releases
ChemQuest Expands Strategy Bench with Addition of Reams
The ChemQuest Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Reams as its latest new director. Over the course of his career, primarily with Milliken & Co., Reams developed a strong background in strategy development and execution, business and process improvemen…
Global Chemical Consulting Leader ChemQuest Joins Hands with PCI&KM to Reshape a New Model of Industrial Services
PCI&KM, a leading industrial ecosystem platform for China’s coatings, inks and adhesives (CIA) sector, today announced an exclusive strategic cooperation with ChemQuest Group, Inc., a global consulting leader in specialty chemicals and materials. The partnership bridg…
ChemQuest Celebrates 50 Years of Actionable Insights
The ChemQuest Group is pleased and grateful to announce its 50th anniversary this year. Since its founding in 1976, ChemQuest has assisted hundreds of clients in thousands of projects and special assignments to identify and implement strategies that enable long-term pro…
Market Reports
Building Stronger Supply Chains through Technical Innovation
We will not know the full ramifications of the Strait of Hormuz shipping restrictions for some time. Even once the strait is fully open, global specialty chemicals, formulated products, and advanced materials supply chains will struggle to normalize due to the sheer vol…
Global Coatings Megatrends: Urbanization, Globalization, and Demographic Shifts
Understanding the forces shaping the paints and coatings industry requires looking beyond short-term market fluctuations to the larger societal and technological trends that influence innovation and demand. While economic cycles, supply chain disruptions, and…
PFAS Update 2026: Continued Refinement of U.S. and Global Strategies—and Greater Focus on Adhesives and Sealants
It has now been five years since the concerned parties have begun working together to address the overall PFAS issue, with emphasis on: which chemicals to classify as PFAS; which PFAS to ban outright; which PFAS to restrict; and to which levels any restrictions should b…
Newsletters
The ChemQuest Group Newsletter – July/August 2025
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…
The ChemQuest Group Newsletter – May/June 2025
When faced with uncertainty, many companies choose a “wait and see” approach instead of taking proactive steps to ensure their long-term success. This risk-averse mindset is counterproductive, as inertia not only inhibits your company’s progress but hands your…
The ChemQuest Group Newsletter – March/April 2025
As widespread U.S. import tariffs become a reality and various international tensions escalate (e.g., Russia and Ukraine, China and Taiwan), understanding global dynamics is more important than ever when developing effective business strategy. After all, it is…
The ChemQuest Group Newsletter – January/February 2025
“I didn’t know ChemQuest could do that.” This is a comment I’ve heard from new contacts and existing industry partners alike. They may know us for one or two areas of expertise but are unaware that we routinely support a range of initiatives, often within the same…
The ChemQuest Group Newsletter – November/December 2024
The higher costs associated with anticipated higher import tariffs are certainly challenging. The question is: What is the best course of action for your business? Numerous supply chain strategies should be at the top of your list for consideration. Could your company…
The ChemQuest Group Newsletter – September/October 2024
Foreign investment in the U.S. is being increasingly discussed throughout our network. These are complicated undertakings for our clients, requiring deep expertise not only in manufacturing processes but in the specific needs of specialty chemicals and advanced…














