Ashland has a long-standing reputation for delivering consistent, high-quality products to customers in the specialty additives industry. Our unwavering commitment to reliability is reflected across all market segments, driven by robust risk management practices and a strong focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations. At the heart of this commitment is our strong manufacturing capabilities.
To ensure uninterrupted supply, Ashland maintains redundant production facilities across North America for acetylenic chemistry and its associated product portfolio. These products, widely used in the inks and printing market, benefit from our strategically located sites that mitigate supply chain disruptions and enhance delivery reliability.
Our performance polymers—among the largest families of polymers produced by Ashland - serve a variety of functions, including reactive diluents for UV-curable inks, film-forming, rheology control, adhesion promotion and co-dispersancy for water and solvent-based systems.
With a commitment to dependable supply and technical excellence, Ashland continues to serve as a trusted partner in the specialty additives industry.
key chemistry portfolio:
Calvert City, Kentucky, and Texas City, Texas, serve as key hubs for acetylenic production, in North America. Strategically positioned to optimize supply chain efficiency, these sites are complemented by additional manufacturing facilities in Freetown, Massachusetts, and Columbus, Ohio.
Calvert City manufacturing facility
Texas City manufacturing facility