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Building Stronger Supply Chains through Technical Innovation
by Daniel Murad, CEO
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 volume of petrochemicals and other feedstocks impacted by the bottleneck. Unfortunately, as we face this latest supply chain crisis, many companies still lack the internal resources – whether personnel, facilities, or equipment — to identify and fully vet replacement materials.
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ChemQuest's 50th Anniversary: Standing the Test of Time
We are thrilled to celebrate our 50th anniversary this year! In this video series, ChemQuest team members share their perspectives on our exciting milestone. The first installment asks, "How has ChemQuest been able to stand the test of time?"
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Chitosan: A Next-Generation Functional Material for Innovation
by Victoria Scarborough, Ph.D.
Chitosan represents a next-generation opportunity material for innovators, delivering sustainability claims alongside functional benefits such as antimicrobial performance, barrier ability, chelation-driven corrosion mitigation, and environmental compatibility. Supplier availability and patent activity continue to expand. Multiple granted patents and industry investment demonstrate movement toward chitosan-enabled products addressing antimicrobial, anticorrosion, and structural innovation.
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Creating Special Effects in Powder Coatings: From Formulation to Sublimation
by Nathan Biller
In addition to desirable performance attributes, powder coatings can offer distinctive aesthetics. 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 functional and eco-friendly coatings can produce exciting and expressive surfaces without sacrificing the high performance that powder is known for.
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Global Megatrends Shaping and Paints and Coatings Industry
by Crystal Morrison, Ph.D.
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 geopolitical shifts affect the industry in the near term, long-term megatrends (including environmental sustainability, health awareness, mobility transformation, and others) continue to guide the direction of technology, investment priorities, and strategic decision making.
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PFAS Update 2026: Continued Refinement of U.S. and Global Strategies
by George Pilcher
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 be set. Because a lot of different actions with regard to the entire PFAS topic are planned for implementation during 2026, now is the perfect time to take a look at “what’s on the books,” so to speak, and what it will mean to producers of specialty chemicals and formulated products.
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Understanding Economic and Market Dynamics
As geopolitical tensions continue to influence supply chains and industries around the world, many organizations and leaders are struggling to understand the implications for their businesses.
Daniel Murad will give two in-depth presentations in the coming weeks that will help shed light on economic and market dynamics, as well as their impact on growth strategies.
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Lead, Collaborate, and Grow
We are honored to once again serve as a sponsor for the Adhesive and Sealant Council's Executive Leadership Conference, which will be held June 15-17 in Park City, Utah.
On June 16, Daniel Murad will participate in a fireside chat focused on "Buy Side M&A: Elements for Success." The discussion will center on topics such as strategy, valuation, buy-and-build roll-up plays, and integration dynamics.
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We also hope to see you at these upcoming events:
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ChemUK 2026 – Birmingham, UK, March 20-21
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Specialty & Agro Chemicals America – Savannah, Ga., June 16-18
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Adhesives & Bonding Expo + Foam Expo – Novi, Mich., June 23-25
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Advanced Materials Show – Birmingham, UK, July 8-9
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Latin American Coatings Show – Mexico City, Mexico, July 21-23
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The ChemQuest Group has entered into a strategic partnership with PCI&KM, a leading industrial ecosystem platform for China’s coatings, inks, and adhesives sector. Founded in 2013, PCI&KM has evolved from an industry media outlet into a comprehensive platform serving 120,000+ industry professionals. This new partnership bridges ChemQuest’s resources as a global think tank with PCI&KM’s local industrial ecosystem in China, aiming to reshape high-value industrial services for enterprises across the Asia-Pacific region (APAC) and unlock a new chapter of strategic empowerment.
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Over the course of his career, primarily with Milliken & Co., Scott Reams developed a strong background in strategy development and execution, business and process improvement, and technical sales in niche markets. He served in numerous roles prior to joining ChemQuest, including director of International Licensing, director of Residential Floorcovering, marketing manager for the Residential Business, process management improvement leader, Milliken Performance System leader, and advanced process chemist.
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