Company Profile | August 25, 1999

formulated chemical products, amine neutralizers, flocculants, urethane coatings, structural adhesives, electromagnetic bonding systems

Source: Ashland Distribution Company
Ashland Distribution Company is the largest distributor of chemicals and plastics in North America. Industrial Chemicals & Solvents Division - distributes an extraordinary range of inorganic and organic chemicals and solvents for virtually every industry that uses chemicals. Fine Ingredients Division - offers raw materials and ingredients to the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, personal care and nutritional product industries. FRP Supply Division -is the leading North American distributor of resins, catalysts, chemicals and supplies for fabricators of reinforced plastic composites. General Polymers Division - is America's leading distributor of prime thermoplastic resins.

In addition, our Environmental Services Group -is the distribution leader for nationwide waste management services- offering total chemical waste management and recycling services.

Ashland Specialty Chemical Company is a world wide supplier of specialty chemicals. Composite Polymers Division —manufactures thermosetting resins for composites. Drew Industrial Division —produces specialty chemicals for industrial water treatment, fuel treatment, paints and coatings, pulp and paper, and mining. Electronic Chemicals Division —makes ultrapure chemicals for semiconductor processing. Specialty Polymers & Adhesive Division—manufactures high performance, pressure sensitive and structural adhesives and specialty resins.

In addition, our Petrochemical Division Energy Service business offers customized management of energy purchasing (natural gas, electric and LPG), supply and management.