Ashland 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

Manufacturing: Petroleum refining, distribution, specialty chemicals, oil and car care products. Services: Research and development laboratory. Mining: Coal. Construction: Highways.