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ASHLAND DISTRIBUTION (NORTH AMERICA)

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Products & Services

When it comes to quality and customized service, we make a difference because our focus is on you! We distribute only the highest quality products. We provide fast service from some 70 North American locations, and our distribution, customer support and environmental services facilities are ISO 9001:2000 certified. So count on us to deliver products and services that consistently meet your needs.

Chemicals

We are a leading North American distributor of chemicals, solvents and raw materials used in industrial and industrial-grade applications provided in quantities suited to customers' needs. With our broad product line, backed by the industry's leading suppliers, we can deliver the products you need - with a supply assurance that's second to none.

»	Adhesives and Sealants
	We are a leading supplier of components used in high-performance adhesives and sealants, serving such markets as industrial, structural, construction, converting industries and more.

»	Elastomer Additives
	Our specialty chemical line is designed to enhance performance and process optimization and includes lubricants, mold releases, pigments, fillers, plasticizers, process oils, resins and solvents

»	Household, Industrial and Institutional Cleaners
	Working from a state-of-the-art laboratory, our dedicated chemists focus on helping our customers with raw materials selection, performance enhancement and formulation development.

»	Lubricant Additives
	Our lubricant additives help machines run smoother, faster and cleaner, and include antioxidants, corrosion inhibitors, base stocks, pour-point depressants, emulsifiers, lubricity improvers and more.

»	Inks and Printing
	We supply ink and printing raw materials including oils and vehicles, solvents, resins, thickeners, dispersants, surfactants, pigments, defoamers, inorganics, monomers, plasticizers and custom blends.

»	Metal Working
	We supply a variety of products for the metal-working industry including biocides, chelating agents, Petroleum oils, waxes, lubricity additives, antioxidants, solvents, amines and much more.

»	Oil and Gas
	We offer a complete line of natural gas production, natural gas pipeline and oilfield production chemicals.

»	Paint and Coatings
	We supply needed raw materials to support your paint and coatings applications including solvents, resins, thickeners, dispersants, surfactants, pigments, defoamers, monomers, plasticizers and more.

»	Personal Care
	We distribute ingredients for beauty, hair, and personal care products and more. Categories include emulsifiers, surfactants, silicones, antioxidants, preservatives, chelants, humectants and more.

»	Plastics Additives
	Whether you are looking for improved parts performance or for process optimization, we have a superior line of plastics additives for your specific needs.

Plastics

We stock virtually every grade of prime thermoplastic resin for plastics processors. Our close working relationships with thermoplastic manufacturers help us to supply consistent, high-quality materials. We can assure a steady flow of raw material where and when you need it, and we have the resources necessary to provide inventory and technical support functions that make a difference.

»	Automotive
	We are a leading distributor of thermoplastics to the automotive industry, including commodity and engineered thermoplastic materials to meet your specific automotive applications.

»	Blow Molding
	We distribute a full range of thermoplastics materials and products for blow molding markets, including a broad range of commodity and engineered thermoplastics materials, both filled and unfilled.

»	Extrusion
	Our broad extrusion product line includes both commodity and engineered thermoplastics materials for a variety of extrusion processes including sheet, profile, wire and cable, coating, film and fiber.

»	Injection Molding
	We are a leading thermoplastics distributor for injection molding, offering commodity and engineered plastics, filled and unfilled, to meet your specific needs for color, strength and other properties.

»	Rotational Molding
	We offer the broadest rotational molding product line in the industry including commodity and engineered thermoplastics materials and specialty compounded products, as well as Ashland branded products.

Composites

We are the leading North American distributor of thermoset resins, reinforcements and associated materials to the reinforced composites and cast polymer industries. Our customer-focused sales staff has tenured industry experience and offers regional support and service. We have local ISO 9002 warehouse capabilities and own and operate our own delivery fleet.

»	Adhesives
	We are a leading distributor of adhesives for use in both structural and non-structural applications. Our modified urethanes and methyl methacrylate provide you with a variety of adhesive options.

»	Catalysts, Promoters and Additives
	We distribute catalysts, promoters and additives for the composites and cast polymer industries. Our broad product line helps you manage shelf-life and cure-time in your manufacturing process.

»	Core Materials
	We offer a complete line of core materials for use in sandwich construction including balsa, foam and honeycombs, enabling you to add strength and stiffness in the structure of your products.

»	Fillers
	We distribute fillers for composites and cast polymer industries and for specialty applications. Our calcium carbonate, ceramic and silica fillers reduce costs, extend resins and enhance end products.

»	Gelcoats
	Our clear and pigmented gelcoats for composite and cast polymer applications let you make parts with added resistance and smooth outer surfaces. We also sell general purpose MACT-compliant and low emission gelcoats.

»	Fiberglass and Other Reinforcements
	We distribute specialized reinforcements to the composites and cast polymer industries, including gun roving, chopped strand mat, woven roving, direct rovings, continuous filament mat, chopped strands, knitted fabrics, cloths, veils, tapes, S2-glass, Aramid fiber and carbon fiber knits/cloths.

»	Resins
	We distribute polyester, vinyl ester, epoxy, phenolic, general purpose, premium marine, corrosion and fire retardant resins for use in cast polymer, hand lay-up, spray-up, winding, pultrusion and closed mold applications.

»	Other Specialty Products
	We offer specialty chemicals, solvents, parts and equipment for composites and cast polymer fabrication, including US Polychemical's semi-aqueous, low hazard, Acrastrip 600 Composite Resin Remover.

Environmental Services

We provide comprehensive, nationwide hazardous and non-hazardous waste-collection, recovery, recycling and disposal services. Our experienced, dedicated professionals work in full compliance with all federal, state and local regulations to manage your waste streams with a focus on minimization. As a full-service company, we can be the "single source" for all your chemical and environmental needs.

»	Continuous Improvement
	We offer you an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement. Thus we don't just remove your waste, we also provide long-term solutions to minimize it and to beneficially reuse it when possible.

»	Corporate Account Solutions
	Our extensive network of qualified people, systems, processes and facilities make us uniquely qualified to help multi-location companies consolidate vendors and reduce long term liability costs.

»	Hazardous Waste Management Training and Certification
	We conduct hazardous waste management training and certification seminars for our customers throughout the year. These one-day sessions will bring you up to date on all federal guidelines, and help you meet your training requirements.

»	Integrated Resource Management SM
	We can provide you with seamlessly integrated, custom-designed, on-site, best-in-class service programs that allow you to focus on core operations.

»	Waste Management Expertise
	We can supply you with remediation project management, customer education, lab pack services and a highly qualified internal environmental, health and safety organization.

DID YOU KNOW?

We offer specialty chemicals and solvents for composites and cast polymer fabrication.