Company Profile
Updated: 02-NOV-09Ashland Inc.
Public Company, Headquarters Location
PO Box 391, Covington, KY 41012-0391, United States
(859)815-3333, (859)815-5053 fax, http://www.ashland.com
Primary SIC: Petroleum Refining, Primary NAICS: Petroleum Refineries
Description: Ashland Inc. started in 1924 as a regional petroleum refiner in eastern Kentucky. The company is a diversified chemical company that provides innovative products, services and solutions to customers around the globe. Ashland operates four reportable segments: Ashland performance materials, Ashland distribution, Valvoline and Ashland water technologies. The Ashland performance materials segment is a worldwide manufacturer and supplier of specialty chemicals and customized services. Ashland Distribution distributes chemicals, plastics and composite raw materials in North America and plastics in Europe, and provides environmental services in North America. Valvoline is a leading marketer of premium packaged automotive lubricants, chemicals, appearance products, antifreeze and filters. Valvoline is engaged in the "fast oil change" business through outlets operating under the Valvoline Instant Oil Change name. The Ashland water technologies segment supplies chemical and non-chemical water treatment solutions for industrial, municipal and commercial facilities. Ashland has sales and operations in the United States and in more than 100 countries worldwide. More
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New England in brief
The Boston Globe; 11/17/2009; 839 words; ...company. The complaint contends that Ashland Inc., which has a local distribution...sorry as we feel for the people . . . Ashland played no role in that event," said James Vitak, a spokesman for Ashland. BROCKTON Brockton man is found...
Medway's vote on solar panels reflects `green' growth in area ; medway
The Boston Globe; 11/15/2009; 994 words; ...Massachusetts Renewable Energy Trust reports that Ashland, Cambridge, Lexington, Newburyport...arrangement, with Borrego Solar Systems Inc. installing the panels through a power...School, at Newton South High School, at Ashland High School, and at Cambridge's City...
Vote reflects `green' growth ; Bid for solar panels on high school roof; medway
The Boston Globe; 11/15/2009; 996 words; ...Massachusetts Renewable Energy Trust reports that Ashland, Cambridge, Lexington, Newburyport...arrangement, with Borrego Solar Systems Inc. installing the panels through a power...School, at Newton South High School, at Ashland High School, and at Cambridge's City...
John K. Wulff and Burton M. Joyce Join Chemtura's Board of Directors.
Investment Weekly News; 11/14/2009; 973 words; ...and was non-executive chairman of Hercules, Inc. prior to its acquisition by Ashland, Inc. Mr. Wulff currently serves as a director of Celanese Corporation; Sunoco, Inc.; and Moody's Corporation. He earned a Bachelor...
Clinton part of diesel waste grants.
Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA); 11/13/2009; 656 words; ...vehicle, while Casella Waste Systems, Inc. of Rutland, which has 11 vehicles serving...and to private waste haulers based in Ashland, Auburn, East Boston, Rutland and Somerville...filter. Two vendors, Southworth-Milton, Inc. of Milford and Shuster Corporation of...
Manufacturing: Petroleum refining, distribution, specialty chemicals, oil and car care products. Services: Research and development laboratory. Mining: Coal. Construction: Highways.
Recent News Articles
- Ashland Inc. Announces Voluntary Stock Contribution to Company's Pension Plan.
PR Newswire - October 01, 2009 - Ashland Inc. CFO Chambers to Speak Sept. 16 at Credit Suisse Chemical and Ag Science Conference.(Conference news)
Investment Weekly News - September 26, 2009 - Ashland Inc. CFO Chambers to Speak Sept. 16 at Credit Suisse Chemical and Ag Science Conference.
PR Newswire - September 09, 2009 - Ashland Inc. Completes Sale of Drew Marine to J.F. Lehman & Co.
PR Newswire - August 31, 2009
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