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Material Processing

Ashland to Introduce Natrosol Performax(TM) HEC to the European Coatings Market at the 2013 European Coatings Show

New technology adds even more choice to Ashland's world-leading portfolio of rheology modifiers, defoamers, surfactants and biocides SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland – Paint manufacturers are constantly looking for innovative and cost-effective solutions to increase paint performance while meeting the ever-increasing governmental regulations to reduce volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Ashland offers...

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Ashland and Cargill to Combine Talents for Biobased Chemical Joint Venture

First product: renewable propylene glycol COVINGTON, Ky., and MINNEAPOLIS, May 7 -- Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH) and Cargill have agreed in principle to create a new joint venture devoted solely to the development and production of biobased chemicals. The parties intend for the new stand-alone entity to become a leading global supplier of chemicals from renewable sources. The venture's first product...

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Adhesives & Sealants

Ashland PLIOGRIP-® Adhesive Bonds Roof to BMW Sports Sedan

1/20/2006 DUBLIN, Ohio - Using an adhesive to attach the roof of a high-performance sedan requires advanced engineering and a very high level of technical expertise. Ashland Specialty Polymers and Adhesives (SP&A), a business group of Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) met that challenge recently when it helped BMW attach a new light-weight roof to its M3 CSL sport...

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Agricultural & Farming Products

SONOXIDE -® Ultrasonic Water Treatment System Captures Innovation Award

12/6/2005 DUBLIN, Ohio (USA)- Using ultrasonic waves to control microbial levels in industrial water supplies earned Drew Industrial, a business group of Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH), the 2005 Vaaler Award presented by Chemical Processing magazine. Ashland's SONOXIDE ultrasonic water treatment system was judged a major contribution toward more effective and...

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Adhesives & Sealants

PLIOGRIP -® by Valvoline Panel 60 Adhesive Meets GM Specification GM6449G

DUBLIN, Ohio - PLIOGRIP by Valvoline Panel 60 adhesive, a rubber-toughened epoxy from Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH), was recently recognized by General Motors Corporation to meet the aftermarket metal bonding specification GM6449G. GM6449G, Automotive (Metallic) Panel Bonding Performance Guidelines for After Market Service Use, details performance guidelines...

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Adhesives & Sealants

Ashland Introduces Powder-Prime Capable SMC Resin/Adhesive System

DUBLIN, Ohio - New technology from within Ashland Performance Materials has developed a powder-prime capable sheet molding compound (SMC) formulation and adhesive for automotive component assembly. A first for the automobile industry, this system was developed by Ashland Composite Polymers and Ashland Specialty Polymers & Adhesives, business groups of Ashland Performance Materials, a division of...

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Adhesives & Sealants

New HETRON-® Resin Formulation from Ashland Promotes Creative Construction

DUBLIN, Ohio - A new fire-resistant construction material is providing architects and engineers with a compound that meets demanding building requirements without sacrificing creative flexibility. Newly formulated HETRON FR620T-20M polyester resin introduced by Ashland Composite Polymers, a business group of Ashland Performance Materials, a division of Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH), features improved...

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Machinery & Machining Tools

Ashland Releases Version 6.0 of Arena-Flow-® Computer-Aided Engineering Software

DUBLIN, Ohio - Enhancements to Arena-flow computer-aided engineering software for the metal castings industry have been released by Ashland Casting Solutions, a business group of Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH). A new installation wizard and Graphical User Interface (GUI) redesign are just two of the new developments featured in the Arena-flow 6.0 software...

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Electronic Components & Devices

Ashland Casting Solutions Introduces Cellular Ceramic Filters for Metalcasting

DUBLIN, Ohio - A new line of extruded ceramic filters for liquid metal filtration from Ashland Casting Solutions, a business group of Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH), provides additional options for metal casting facilities in the U.S. EXACTFLO(TM) cellular ceramic filters from Ashland offer a variety of sizes and cell configurations designed to meet or exceed...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Valvoline Expands Company-Owned Quick-Lube Network with Acquisition of 33 Service Centers in Idaho, Missouri and Kansas

LEXINGTON, Ky., Oct. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV), a leading worldwide supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services, announced today that it plans to acquire 33 quick-lube service centers in Idaho, Missouri and Kansas in two separate acquisitions. The company has signed a definitive agreement with L & F Enterprises (doing business as Einstein's...

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Material Processing

Ashland to Introduce Natrosol Performax(TM) HEC to the European Coatings Market at the 2013 European Coatings Show

New technology adds even more choice to Ashland's world-leading portfolio of rheology modifiers, defoamers, surfactants and biocides SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland – Paint manufacturers are constantly looking for innovative and cost-effective solutions to increase paint performance while meeting the ever-increasing governmental regulations to reduce volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Ashland offers...

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Company News

Ashland Inc. Unveils Enriched, Intuitive Company Website

COVINGTON, Ky., April 5, 2011 -- Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) today announced the launch of a newly designed company website - www.ashland.com - with many significant enhancements to make it simpler and more useful for its customers, communities and investors. At its core, the new site features expanded product information with easy access to Ashland's broad portfolio of specialty chemical products....

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Ashland Inc. Completes Sale of Distribution Business to Nexeo Solutions, LLC

COVINGTON, Ky., March 31, 2011 - Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) today announced that it has closed the sale of its global distribution business, known as Ashland Distribution, to Nexeo Solutions, LLC, an affiliate of TPG Capital, for a purchase price of approximately $979 million in cash, including an adjustment for estimated closing net working capital, plus the assumption of certain specified...

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Company News

Leading Supplier of Foundry Chemicals Now Launching

SK Chemicals starts business as unification of Sud-Chemie's and Ashland's worldwide foundry chemical activities MUNICH and COVINGTON, Ky., Dec. 1, 2010 - Sud-Chemie AG, Munich, and Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) with headquarters in Covington, Kentucky (USA), today completed the combination of their worldwide activities in the foundry chemical sector, thus expanding the partners' long-term existing...

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Company News

Ashland Inc. CFO Chambers to Speak Nov. 30 at 2010 Citi Basic Materials Symposium

COVINGTON, Ky., Nov. 19, 2010 -- Lamar M. Chambers, senior vice president and chief financial officer of Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH), will make a presentation at the 2010 Citi Basic Materials Symposium in New York City on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010, at 2 p.m. EST. In his remarks, Chambers will review Ashland's businesses, strategies and priorities, as well as provide an update on the pending Ashland...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Ashland Inc. to Sell Its Distribution Business to TPG Capital

COVINGTON, Ky., Nov. 8, 2010 - Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its global distribution business, known for many years as Ashland Distribution, to TPG Capital for $930 million. Commenting on the transaction, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer James J. O'Brien said, This divestiture reflects Ashland's strategic direction and completes a major...

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Ashland and Cargill to Combine Talents for Biobased Chemical Joint Venture

First product: renewable propylene glycol COVINGTON, Ky., and MINNEAPOLIS, May 7 -- Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH) and Cargill have agreed in principle to create a new joint venture devoted solely to the development and production of biobased chemicals. The parties intend for the new stand-alone entity to become a leading global supplier of chemicals from renewable sources. The venture's first product...

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Company News

Ashland Distribution Provides Options for Former Dow Plastics Customers

12/4/2006 DUBLIN, Ohio - Ashland Distribution, a division of Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH), will be advising customers that Dow Chemical Company has provided notice of its intent to terminate Ashland's supply agreement for distribution of Dow plastics in North America, effective March 1, 2007. While we regret Dow's decision, we are prepared to respond quickly, said Ted Harris, president, Ashland...

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Company News

Ashland Casting Solutions Expands European Presence

12/1/2006 DUBLIN, Ohio - Responding to demand from European metal casters, Ashland Casting Solutions, a business group of Ashland Performance Materials, a division of Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH), opened a new office in Ashland's existing facilities near Frankfurt, Germany. The expansion will serve customers in Germany, Scandinavia and Eastern Europe with the latest technologies in binders, coatings,...

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