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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…
International Growth Continues at ChemQuest with Two New European Directors
The ChemQuest Group is pleased to announce the appointment of two Netherlands-based directors: Erwin Wild and Ruud van der Eerden. Erwin Wild is an experienced international business manager with a 30-year track record in the chemical industry. He combines his passion f…
Fallon and Devonport Named ChemQuest VPs
The ChemQuest Group is pleased to announce that Cynthia Fallon, Ph.D., and Wayne Devonport, Ph.D., have joined the firm and will serve as vice presidents. Both will support global clients in projects that span the firm’s service offerings. Fallon is an organic chemist…
Market Reports
How Environmentally Friendly are Powder Coatings?
Since time immemorial, powder coatings have been extolled as the finishing industry’s ultimate “environmentally friendly” technology. The concept of environmentally friendly coating technology is multi-faceted and surpasses the simple elimination of VOCs. The “r…
From Hormuz to the Factory Floor: Supply Chains Under Strain
Tightness in Middle Eastern and Asian supply is cascading globally due to the conflict in Iran, constraining acrylic, polyester, alkyd, and epoxy intermediates. With 40-60% of coatings formulations petroleum derived, the sector is disproportionately exposed, facing long…
Creating Special Effects in Powder Coatings: From Formulation to Sublimation
Powder coatings are not limited to smooth, monotone surfaces. A wide variety of appearances can be achieved either by raw material selection, post-manufacturing additions, embossing patterns, or embedding inks post-cure. With the right chemistry and processes, these fun…
Newsletters
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…
The ChemQuest Group Newsletter – July/August 2024
Business Cycle Analysis is a powerful tool that enables companies to proactively assess the economy, identify trends, and capitalize on emerging opportunities. Just as we encourage clients to explore BCA—and we frequently apply the tool in our work on their behalf—I…














