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January/February 2025

Driving Actionable Insights

by Daniel Murad, CEO


“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 client project.



Let’s take acquisition strategy as an example. Here, our M&A Advisory group will focus on the gaps in an organization (i.e., limitations in production capabilities, technologies, even channel strategies).


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Get to Know Prem Patel

by Susan Sutton, Director of Marketing & Communications


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.


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Our team continues to share their insights in numerous industry publications. We invite you to read these suggested articles and to explore our full online library. 

CoatingsTech November/December 2024

In Their Own Words: Career Journeys and Insights from Industry Innovators


Sharon Feng, Ph.D., ChemQuest director, participated in this Q&A piece featuring professionals who serve in different roles within the coatings industry.

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ASTM Testing for Cool Roof, Wall and Pavement Applications


In her Coatings Testing & Characterization column, Cynthia Gosselin, Ph.D., discusses standards involved in the cool coatings that are being increasingly used to combat urban heat islands.

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Electric Avenue: The Challenging Landscape of Mobility

by Victoria Scarborough, Ph.D.


As global regulatory efforts increasingly strive for the reduction of fossil fuels, EVs will continue to gain market share. This requires specialty chemicals to respond with new products and innovations that address the needs of EVs and their vastly different architecture.


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The ChemQuest team looks forward to sharing our expertise and networking with industry friends and new colleagues at key industry events. Please reach out to schedule an onsite meeting.

Florida Paint & Coatings Association

Orlando, Fla. | February 21-23


On February 22, George Pilcher, ChemQuest vice president, will give a presentation detailing the state of the paint and coatings industry. He'll cover a global overview, as well as details specific to the industry in Florida.

52nd Annual Waterborne Symposium

New Orleans, La. | February 23-28


Victoria Scarborough, Ph.D., ChemQuest vice president of Collaborative Innovation, will deliver the Sidney Lauren Memorial Lecture on February 26. She'll discuss "Disrupting Markets by Inventing the Future."

We also hope to see you at these upcoming events:

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ChemQuest Cocktail Reception at the European Coatings Show


March 25 | 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.

Behaims Messerestaurant


We are pleased to announce that we will host a reception at the Behaims Messerestaurant, located inside NürnbergMesse, during the European Coatings Show. Be on the lookout for additional details!

Daniel Murad and George Pilcher are sharing their insights in two upcoming American Coatings Association (ACA) member webinars. Free to ACA members, these webinars will share deep insights, provide opportunities for Q&A, and remain available to registrants for future viewing.

Previewing the Upcoming Global Market Analysis for the Paint and Coatings Industry | February 6


In this webinar, Daniel Murad will preview the upcoming Global Market Analysis for the Paint & Coatings Industry, 2024-2029, which was prepared for ACA and the World Coatings Council by ChemQuest. Available soon, this leading industry market study features extensive coverage of the Decorative Architectural, OEM, and Special Purpose Coatings sectors, including analysis and market dynamics; end-use markets; economic and technology influences; key buying factors; as well as market forecasts.


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Geopolitical Considerations for the Global Supply Chain | March 6


As our world becomes increasingly complex, issues related to global politics influence economic trends and business practices more than ever before. In this webinar, George Pilcher, ChemQuest vice president, will delve into today’s geopolitical climate and the resulting impacts felt throughout the coatings industry value chain. Attendees will hear about raw materials sourcing best practices, as well as strategies such as reshoring/near-shoring that can help mitigate or even eliminate the challenges caused by geopolitical-related supply chain disruptions.


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Could your team benefit from basic powder coating formulation knowledge? Consider ChemQuest Powder Coating Research's two-day, hands-on course.

Introduction to Powder Coating Formulation

The hands-on Introduction to Powder Coating Formulation course introduces new formulators, chemists, and scientists to the fundamentals of creating a powder coating. An introduction to resin chemistry and corresponding crosslinker technology will enable the chemist to understand how to construct a binder to meet the performance specified by the coating end user. A survey of powder coating additives, colorant pigments, and extenders rounds out the basics of formulation technology.

 

ChemQuest Powder Coating Research, Columbus, Ohio

March 18-19


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ChemQuest serves as the exclusive partner of Fraunhofer IFAM in North America. If your customers require certification or your team could benefit from additional training and knowledge, we offer two courses to support advanced and fundamental experience levels.

Fraunhofer IFAM European Adhesive Specialist (EAS)

Beginning in March, the EAS course will blend three weeks of remote learning and one week of in-person sessions at our facility in South Boston, Va. Graduates of this advanced course will be able to take on supervisory functions, prepare work instructions, and make contributions to quality assurance aspects of bonding technology.

 

Course Schedule:

  • Week 1 (online): March 31-April 4
  • Week 2 (online): May 12-16
  • Week 3 (online): June 2-6
  • Week 4 (in person): June 16-20


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Fraunhofer IFAM European Adhesive Bonder (EAB)

The week-long, in-person EAB course gives participants a fundamental understanding of adhesive bonding. This knowledge of the technical aspects and importance of their particular work procedures will enable them to carry out bonding work independently and professionally.


ChemQuest Technology Institute, South Boston, Va.

May 5-9


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Ty Dawson, Ph.D., and Meghan Patel recently joined ChemQuest as directors. Both will primarily contribute to projects in our Operational Excellence business pillar, which supports clients with identifying, implementing, and sustaining improvements in manufacturing processes and production.


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Benjamin Murad is our new director of information technology (IT). With in-depth experience across the IT spectrum, he brings expertise developed in roles for diverse organizations such as Teleflex, Rise Against Hunger, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Cisco.


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