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ChemQuest’s Evolution Continues
by Susan Sutton, Director of Marketing & Communications
As ChemQuest marks our 50th anniversary in 2026, we’ve enjoyed many celebrations over the past several months. We truly appreciate all of your congratulations and support, both past and present. The celebrations continue, as we have another major milestone to commemorate this year — Dan Murad’s 30th year with the company. Over the decades, Dan’s vision and leadership have transformed ChemQuest from a small, niche firm into a dynamic, global consultancy.
While ChemQuest’s growth has been substantial and gratifying, Dan also continues to evaluate long-term strategies that will enable the company to further evolve. Toward that end, he recently tapped industry veteran Robert (Robb) Lovegrove to take on the role of president and CEO. Dan remains actively engaged in his role as chairman, working closely with Robb, who has taken on the responsibility of driving day-to-day operations.
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Challenges in Global Chemicals
The global chemicals industry is experiencing a number of challenges in 2026. In this series, Crystal Morrison, Ph.D., provides an overview of the various issues, as well as insights on what steps companies can take to mitigate their risk and develop the resiliency needed to navigate this dynamic landscape.
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How Sustainable Are Powder Coatings?
by Kevin Biller
Powder coatings have long been extolled as the finishing industry’s ultimate “environmentally friendly” technology, a multi-faceted concept that surpasses the simple elimination of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The “reduce, recycle, reuse” adage is a good place to embark upon an analysis of the many ways powder coatings are good for the environment, illuminating how switching to powder coatings can make a huge impact on sustainability and the environment.
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A "Solids" Advantage: Versatile Coatings
by Bill Worms
Coating systems formulated with 100% solids offer a variety of benefits in industrial, commercial, and residential applications. In addition to the obvious environmental and health benefits due to the absence of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), these systems exhibit excellent chemical, abrasion, and impact resistance — all with great adhesion. While the initial investment may be higher, the long-term cost effectiveness of these systems pays dividends over the life of the asset.
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Drones, Robotics, and AI, Oh My!
by Victoria Scarborough, Ph.D.
Automation is rapidly reshaping the construction and coatings industries. Processes that once required large crews, scaffolding, and significant safety risks are increasingly being performed by drones and robotic systems. These technologies are moving beyond experimental prototypes to practical commercial tools used for building maintenance, infrastructure protection, roofing systems, and interior finishing.
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| | How can you drive improvements that lead to profitable growth? Our Operational Excellence teams provide expert-led support to help specialty chemicals and advanced materials companies improve efficiency, strengthen performance, and drive sustainable operational results. | | Our team will be active this fall during a busy conference season. We hope to see you at some of these events! Please reach out to schedule an onsite meeting. | |
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Coatings Trends & Technologies Summit
September 15-17 | Lombard (Chicago), Ill.
We are honored to once again serve as a Platinum Sponsor for the Coatings Trends & Technologies Summit. Several team members will also have the opportunity to share their insights:
Tuesday, September 15 | Short Course
Designing Powder Coatings for Harsh Environments: From Pipelines to EVs
Eric Casebolt and Nathan Biller
Wednesday, September 16 | Panel Discussion
Organic Growth vs. Open Innovation in Coatings R&D
James Swope
Wednesday, September 16 | Presentation
Drones, Robotics, and AI, Oh My! The Future of Paint Application
Victoria Scarborough, Ph.D., and Eric Casebolt
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World Adhesive & Sealant Conference and Expo
September 16-18 | London, UK
We are also pleased to support the World Adhesive & Sealant Conference and Expo as a Bronze Sponsor. Members of our team will be on hand to discuss your needs and potential opportunities in the adhesives and sealants sector.
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We also hope to see you at these upcoming events:
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Guild CPO Annual Meeting – Cleveland, Ohio, September 21-23
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CAMX – Atlanta, Ga., September 21-24
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Afera European Tape Week – Porto, Portugal, September 21-25
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Wood Coatings & Substrates Conference – Greensboro, N.C., September 24-25
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FPCA Annual Meeting – Longboat Key, Fla., September 25-27
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PCI Business Growth Summit – New Orleans, La., October 4-6
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MS&T – Pittsburgh, Pa., October 4-7
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The Battery Show – Detroit, Mich., October 12-15
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CEPE Annual Conference – Antwerp, Belgium, October 14-16
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Luthra Joins ChemQuest as a Director
Sanjay Luthra is a seasoned executive with over 30 years of success in the specialty chemicals industry. In roles with companies like Arkema, Imerys, Vinavil Americas, EPS-Materials, Allnex, and Bayer, he has negotiated over $750 million in supply agreements, launched 15+ market-leading products (generating $20 million in annual revenue), and consistently driven growth in coatings, adhesives, sealants, and construction materials. His technical expertise spans polyurethane systems, acrylics and other polymers, pigments, and mineral technologies
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Cheng-Le Zhao, Ph.D., brings more than 35 years of global research, technology, innovation, and business leadership experience in specialty chemicals, with particular expertise in emulsion polymers, polyurethanes, waterborne coatings, adhesives, construction materials, and fiber-bonding applications. Throughout his distinguished career with BASF, he held a series of technical and leadership positions across North America, Europe, and Asia.
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We’ve revamped our website at https://chemquest.com. Our goal is to offer an engaging visitor experience that enables you to quickly and easily learn about our expertise, who we are, and what we can do to support your organization’s long-term profitable growth.
The homepage, in particular, has been expanded to highlight our four business pillars, industries served, Success Stories, publications, and more. We invite you to explore the updated site, as well as our global capabilities, and reach out to get the conversation started.
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