The ChemQuest Group, Inc.

Paint & Coatings Italy is next week, and ChemQuest’s?Wayne Daniell will be in Milan to see the latest technologies, meet with colleagues, and make new connections. Wayne is looking forward to seeing everyone at the event, learning about your issues and concerns, and discovering ways that our global team can help you achieve your goals. Reach out to [email protected] to schedule an on-site meeting. Not attending but interested in connecting? Let’s start talking: https://lnkd.in/gse7eMGv #PaintCoatingsItaly2024 #Paint #Coatings #CoatingsIndustry?

"Inflation is projected to be back to central bank targets in most G20 economies by the end of 2025. Headline inflation in the G20 economies is projected to ease to 5.4% in 2024 and 3.3% in 2025, down from 6.1% in 2023, with core inflation in the G20 advanced economies easing to 2.7% in 2024 and 2.1% in 2025."

How did we help our client, a global company that supplies #SpecialtyChemicals used in highly diversified end markets, develop a strategic growth plan with a specific focus on North America and Europe? To address this client’s needs, we put together a global team of experts with extensive specialty chemicals experience, knowledge, and industry contacts throughout North America and Europe. Using their combined expertise, the team assessed and validated the total addressable market (TAM) for several business segments and enabled the client to gain a deeper understanding of key growth trends and drivers, customer dynamics, and unmet needs for each segment. Find details in the full #SuccessStory here: https://lnkd.in/g9SYzR2r Could a targeted #BusinessStrategy support your company’s #ProfitableGrowth? Absolutely, and we can help with that. Let’s start talking: https://lnkd.in/gse7eMGv #Strategy #Consulting #Leadership #ThoughtLeadership #MarketInsights

What trends and drivers are impacting the U.S. #Construction market? In our latest #ViewfromtheUS piece for Polymers Paint Colour Journal, Mike Rezai analyzes the data from ChemQuest TraQr? (and other sources) and explores the complex dynamics impacting this important sector. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gduhDXFD Looking for #MarketInsights on a particular sector? We can help with that. Let’s start talking: https://lnkd.in/gse7eMGv #Housing #ResidentialConstruction #CommercialConstruction #DataDriven #Consulting #Strategy #SpecialtyChemicals

"The union’s membership won’t need to vote on the temporary suspension of the strike, meaning that giant cranes should start loading and unloading shipping containers Thursday night. Until Jan. 15, the workers will be covered under the old contract, which expired on Sept. 30."

We’re proud to work in partnership with the?American Coatings Association to support the #CoatingsIndustry through the development of the “U.S. Market Analysis for the Paint & Coatings Industry.” Our team’s deep expertise and industry knowledge translates to a comprehensive report that includes market data, detailed analysis, and future forecasts for 20+ key segments within the Architectural, OEM, and Special Purpose #Coatings sectors. Optimize your #BusinessStrategy with this must-have resource. #USMA purchasers are eligible for a free virtual day of ChemQuest #Consulting, and ACA members receive special report pricing! Curious about which market segments or supporting chapters are included? Find the Table of Contents, along with additional details and purchase options, at www.paint.org/usma. #MarketInsight #DataDriven #CoatingsTrends #InsightMatters

"The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach say they have capacity to handle more cargo rerouted from the East, although additional volume could create some bottlenecks."

October is another busy month of trade shows and conferences for the ChemQuest team! Kicking things off on October 3,?Dr. Victoria Scarborough will take part in a panel discussion at the?Science History Institute focusing on “Keeping Our Cool: How Coating Technologies Can Affect the Built Environment.” Additional events we’ll be attending include: ?? Crystal G. Morrison, Ph.D. at MS&T in Pittsburgh ?? Jim Swope at Fabtech in Orlando ?? Crystal G. Morrison, Ph.D. at Pittsburgh Chemical Day in (you guessed it!) Pittsburgh ?? Daniel Murad, Abe Rezai, Jim Swope, and Julie Vaughn at the ASC Executive Leadership Conference in Charleston ?? Rich Gibson and Prem Patel at the SOCMA Summit in Charleston ?? Eric Casebolt at Metalcon in Atlanta Please reach out to [email protected] to schedule an on-site meeting at any of these events. Not attending but interested in connecting? Let’s start talking: https://lnkd.in/gse7eMGv #SpecialtyChemicals #AdvancedMaterials #Chemicals #ChemicalIndustry #Adhesives #Fabricating #MetalForming #Construction

Though post-COVID #SupplyChain challenges have largely eased, most players in the #SpecialtyChemicals and #AdvancedMaterials sectors have encountered additional issues related to weather disasters, geopolitical tensions and/or outright conflicts, and logistical problems, to name but a few. What factors are currently influencing the supply chain for the #Coatings industry, and how is the industry responding??Cynthia Gosselin, Ph.D., explores the changing dynamics and challenges in #CoatingsTech: https://lnkd.in/eZRhgQES Struggling with supply chain optimization? We can help with that. Let’s start talking: https://lnkd.in/gse7eMGv #Reshoring #Manufacturing #Operations

In our September/October newsletter,?Daniel Murad shares his thoughts on the impact that global energy prices are having on #ForeignInvestment in the U.S. “These are complicated undertakings for our clients, of course, requiring deep expertise not only in manufacturing processes but in the specific needs of specialty chemicals and advanced materials operations,” he writes. Read his full insights within the newsletter. This edition also shares highlights and access to informative content such as: ?? 25th Annual Fermium Report ???Technical and market-focused articles on topics such as #PowderCoating gloss reduction, powder coatings in the U.S. #Architectural market, #MergersandAcquisitions, the latest #SupplyChain trends, and color measurement techniques ?? New white paper: Understanding Business Cycle Analysis Also see which events we’ll be attending over the next several months, information regarding our upcoming classes, and help us welcome new ChemQuest team members. Explore the current newsletter and be sure to subscribe to receive future editions: https://conta.cc/3zdEZN7 #MarketInsights #Manufacturing #Operations #Efficiency #BusinessStrategy #SpecialtyChemicals #AdvancedMaterials