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News by Supplier: Ashland Inc New PLIOGRIP by Valvoline tape for molding and emblems introduced to auto repair market 29 July 2007 - Ashland Inc A new acrylic double-sided tape for moldings and emblems is now available to the automobile repair market from Ashland Specialty Polymers & Adhesives, a business group of Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc. The new double-sided tape, part of the PLIOGRIP by Valvoline line of auto body repair products, is water clear, and features a solid core. Drew Marine Safety’s laboratory now ABS certified to analyze fire-fighting foam concentrates 28 July 2007 - Ashland Inc An approval to analyze fire-fighting foam concentrates was recently granted to Drew Marine Safety’s laboratory by the American Bureau of Shipping. Drew Marine is a business group of Ashland Water Technologies, a division of Ashland Inc. Cifunsa adds Arena-flow software from Ashland to improve production process 27 July 2007 - Ashland Inc Cinfunsa, a Saltillo, Mexico-based foundry, has added Arena-flow software from Ashland Casting Solutions to their production methods. Ashland Casting Solutions, a business group of Ashland Performance Materials, a division of Ashland Inc., is the exclusive marketing agent for Arena-flow design software. Ashland offers innovative solid chemical feed system for water treatment 26 July 2007 - Ashland Inc Ashland has added solid chemical treatment to its ULTRA-SERV inventory management programs for water treatment. ULTRA-SERV solid chemical programs, offered by Drew Industrial, a business group of Ashland Water Technologies, a division of Ashland Inc., incorporate a solid chemical feeder and associated products to provide an option benefiting customers who prefer not to handle liquid chemicals in pails or drums. Combined research improves automotive SMC powder-primer performance 25 July 2007 - Ashland Inc Automobile industry scientists and Ashland Inc. experienced success recently as they worked to resolve a paint finish problem that occurs when manufacturers use powder primer with sheet molding compound for exterior automobile body panels. Ashland Inc. acquires full ownership of Hodogaya Ashland Co., Ltd. 24 July 2007 - Ashland Inc Ashland Inc. completed a transaction whereby it acquired full ownership of the joint venture Hodogaya Ashland Co., Ltd. The purchase price of the stock transaction was not disclosed. Ashland Composite Polymers obtains global ISO 9001:2000 certification 23 July 2007 - Ashland Inc Global businesses that depend upon a steady material supply rely upon verified standards to ensure that a product will retain consistent properties when produced in different regions of the world. Ashland Composite Polymers, a business group of Ashland Performance Materials, a division of Ashland Inc., recently received global ISO 9001:2000 certification for its manufacturing sites, development laboratories and business practices. Ashland Distribution to serve as exclusive agent for Polynova Composites 22 July 2007 - Ashland Inc Polynova Composites selected Ashland Distribution, a division of Ashland Inc., as its exclusive distribution agent for its line of infusion molding flow reinforcement products. Polynova Composites manufactures the Polybeam and HIFLUXФ90 lines of infusion flow reinforcement products. New ENGUARD tub/shower gelcoats offer fabricators more options 21 July 2007 - Ashland Inc A series of new gelcoat formulations from Ashland Composite Polymers, a business group of Ashland Performance Materials, a division of Ashland Inc., allows fabricators to use low spray-pressure and achieve superior application and spray properties. The new formulations are part of the ENGUARD WG-TS series of white gelcoats for tub/shower applications. New MAXGUARD marble clear gelcoat combines clarity and performance 19 July 2007 - Ashland Inc Fabricators of cultured marble and onyx can now select from a new series of gelcoats with improved clarity and performance from Ashland Composite Polymers, a business group of Ashland Performance Materials, a division of Ashland Inc. MAXGUARD CG-CM-0006 and CG-CM-0008 marble clear gelcoats deliver excellent color clarity, a smooth, glass-like surface, and a tack-free cure. Ashland introduces powder-prime capable SMC resin/adhesive system 18 July 2007 - Ashland Inc New technology from within Ashland Performance Materials has developed a powder-prime capable sheet molding compound formulation and adhesive for automotive component assembly. Ashland Inc. to acquire Northwest Coatings 17 July 2007 - Ashland Inc Ashland Inc. announced that it signed a definitive agreement to purchase the assets of Northwest Coatings of Oak Creek, Wis., a formulator and manufacturer of adhesives and coatings employing ultraviolet and electron beam polymerization technologies. Northwest Coatings is a holding of Caltius Equity Partners. New mixing technology offered by Ashland eases adhesive and sealer application 16 July 2007 - Ashland Inc A new mixing technology for two-part adhesive and sealer applications is now part of the PLIOGRIP by Valvoline body repair system from Ashland Inc. The 18-element SuperQuadro static mixer from Sulzer Quadro Systems will be introduced with the new larger format 400ml and 600ml PLIOGRIP by Valvoline products for the truck repair market. PLIOGRIP by Valvoline body repair system expands with new heavy truck products 15 July 2007 - Ashland Inc PLIOGRIP by Valvoline line of adhesive products is expanding its line of adhesive products to meet the demand for sheet molding compound repair solutions in the heavy truck market. Earlier this year, Ashland Specialty Polymers & Adhesives, a business group of Ashland Performance Materials, a division of Ashland Inc., launched PLIOGRIP by Valvoline body repair system to the automotive collision repair market. New AROPOL resin formulation from Ashland brings automotive finish to pleasure boats 14 July 2007 - Ashland Inc Above-the-waterline parts on pleasure boats can now display the same “Class A” exterior finish usually reserved for sports cars. AROPOL NLN closed molding resin for the marine industry from Ashland Composite Polymers, a business group of Ashland Performance Materials, a division of Ashland Inc. PLIOGRIP by Valvoline Finishing Cream skim coat eases class A finish on plastics 13 July 2007 - Ashland Inc PLIOGRIP by Valvoline Finishing Cream skim coat is being featured at the New Product Pavilion during the annual International Autobody Congress and Exposition. This product, from Ashland Inc., is a two-part epoxy skim coat for repair of minor scratches or gouges in various plastic substrates including thermoplastic polyolefin bumper covers and plastic and composite body panels. Ashland expands production to better serve Eastern Europe 12 July 2007 - Ashland Inc An expansion that has doubled production capacity of ENGUARD bonding paste at Ashland’s Miszewo, Gdansk, Poland, facility will serve the growing demand for this product in Europe. The additional capacity from Ashland Composite Polymers, a business group of Ashland Performance Materials, a division of Ashland Inc., follows a recent expansion of Dicyclopentadiene resin production at Ashland’s Porvoo, Finland, facility. Ashland Casting Solutions expands European presence 11 July 2007 - Ashland Inc Responding to demand from European metal casters, Ashland Casting Solutions, a business group of Ashland Performance Materials, a division of Ashland Inc., opened a new office in Ashland’s existing facilities near Frankfurt, Germany. The expansion will serve customers in Germany, Scandinavia and Eastern Europe with the latest technologies in binders, coatings, design services and more. Ashland Distribution provides options for former Dow plastics customers 10 July 2007 - Ashland Inc Ashland Distribution, a division of Ashland Inc, will be advising customers that Dow Chemical Company has provided notice of its intent to terminate Ashland’s supply agreement for distribution of Dow plastics in North America. Ashland introduces adhesive product line to China market 09 July 2007 - Ashland Inc Ashland’s AROSET pressure sensitive adhesive product line was recently introduced in China by Ashland Specialty Polymers & Adhesives, a business group of Ashland Performance Materials, a division of Ashland Inc. The product line was unveiled at China Adhesives 2006, China’s largest trade show in the adhesives and sealants industries. AMERGY XLS fuel conditioner contains a highly effective new fuel lubricant 03 September 2006 - Ashland Inc AMERGY XLS fuel conditioner contains a highly effective fuel lubricant that minimizes metal wear and extends the life of fuel system components. Adding AMERGY XLS fuel conditioner can provide substantial savings to ship owners by reducing maintenance and spare parts costs. Proprietary software developed to monitor and help plan a vessel’s firefighting 02 September 2006 - Ashland Inc (NYSE:ASH), a 2006 Lloyd’s List Innovation Award. The award is presented to a firm or individual who has developed a technological innovation judged to provide a clear and meaningful advance for the shipping industry. Ashland purchases new Degussa water treatment 01 September 2006 - Ashland Inc Ashland Inc. announced today that it has completed its purchase of the water treatment business of Degussa AG, branded under the Stockhausen name, in North America, South America, western Europe and most of the rest of the world. In the areas where the purchase has not been completed, the parties have undertaken necessary steps to ensure that statutory requirements are met for the expected regulatory approvals. The entire transaction is valued at approximately 122 million euros. Ashland completes purchase of new Eurocal SAS water treatment business 31 August 2006 - Ashland Inc Ashland Inc. announced today that it has completed its purchase of the Eurocal SAS water treatment business, operating from Replonge near Lyon in the south of France. The price of the transaction was not disclosed. New PLIODECK membrane adhesives 30 August 2006 - Ashland Inc 'This adhesive brings a new innovation to the roofing industry and eliminates two-sided application and solvent ‘flash off’ wait before laying in the membrane,” said Randy Waddell, global marketing manager, building and construction, for Ashland SP&A. “Our easy to apply system provides significant labor savings over traditional, roller-applied membrane bonding adhesives with the added advantage of virtually eliminating VOC and HAP emissions.” New unsaturated polyester resin formulations now available from Ashland Composite Polymers 29 August 2006 - Ashland Inc New resins, available in one Class A and two low-density structural formulations, are the latest enhancements to Ashland’s AROTRAN line of resins for the transportation industry. Ashland Composite Polymers adds Quimidroga for distribution in Spain, Portugal and North Africa 28 August 2006 - Ashland Inc DUBLIN, Ohio, In an effort to strengthen it presence in the Iberian Peninsula, Ashland Composite Polymers, a business group of Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH), has added Quimidroga S.A. to its distribution network effective April 1. Quimidroga will promote and distribute Ashland’s AROPOL polyester resins, MAXGUARD gelcoats, DERAKANE epoxy vinyl esters and specialty products. Ashland Casting Solutions introduces cellular ceramic filters for metalcasting 27 August 2006 - Ashland Inc DUBLIN, Ohio, A new line of extruded ceramic filters for liquid metal filtration from Ashland Casting Solutions, a business group of Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH), provides additional options for metal casting facilities in the U.S. Ashland Casting Solutions adds MAGMASOFT, ProCAST and QuikCast software licenses 26 August 2006 - Ashland Inc DUBLIN, Ohio, As an expansion to its Casting Design Service Center, Ashland Casting Solutions, a business group of Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH), has obtained licenses for MAGMA GmbH, MAGMASOFT software, and ESI-North America’s ProCAST and QuikCast software. Ashland releases version 6.0 of Arena-flow computer-aided engineering software 25 August 2006 - Ashland Inc DUBLIN, Ohio, Enhancements to Arena-flow computer-aided engineering software for the metal castings industry have been released by Ashland Casting Solutions, a business group of Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH). A new installation wizard and Graphical User Interface (GUI) redesign are just two of the new developments featured in the Arena-flow 6.0 software version. Ashland’s DREWRAD UV curable resins provide new options for food package printers 24 August 2006 - Ashland Inc BOONTON, NJ, DREWRAD 150 UV curable resin from Drew Industrial, a business group of Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH), opens a new set of options for food package printers by providing flexible curing times without the use of photo-initiators. Photo-initiators were needed to trigger resin curing in older technology systems. Ashland Drew Marine introduces new diesel performance analyzer 23 August 2006 - Ashland Inc DUBLIN, Ohio, Ocean-going vessels require large amounts of fuel to operate, so diesel engine performance is paramount to a ship owner’s bottom line. Drew Marine, a business group of Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH), has introduced an upgrade to its diesel performance monitoring system that improves bottom-line performance for this industry. New PLIOGRIP by Valvoline tape for molding and emblems introduced to auto repair market, 6/16/2006 22 August 2006 - Ashland Inc DUBLIN, Ohio, A new acrylic double-sided tape for moldings and emblems is now available to the automobile repair market from Ashland Specialty Polymers & Adhesives, a business group of Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH). The new double-sided tape, part of the PLIOGRIP by Valvoline line of auto body repair products, is water clear, and features a solid core. Ashland’s SONOXIDE ultrasonic water treatment system captures BCE Award 6/30/2006 21 August 2006 - Ashland Inc DUBLIN, Ohio, The SONOXIDE ultrasonic water treatment system available from Drew Industrial, a business group of Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH), has earned a Major Commendation Award from Business Commitment to the Environment (BCE), an independent environmental awards organization based in the United Kingdom. Ashland's Valvoline division agrees to purchase Car Brite 04 May 2005 - Ashland Inc Valvoline, a division of Ashland Inc., has signed an agreement to purchase Car Brite, a leading marketer of products for the U.S. professional automotive reconditioning industry, from E & A Industries of Indianapolis, Ind., in a cash transaction. The purchase price was not disclosed. Ashland Composite Polymers plans to divest Scandinavian distribution business 04 May 2005 - Ashland Inc Ashland Composite Polymers, a business group of Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc., has agreed to divest its Scandinavian affiliates' distribution business to GRP Materials Supplies Limited (GRPMS), part of UMECO plc. Ashland Signs Amended Agreement to Transfer Interest in MAP to Marathon for $3.7 Billion 28 April 2005 - Ashland Inc Ashland Inc. today announced that it has amended its agreement to transfer its 38-percent interest in Marathon Ashland Petroleum LLC (MAP) and two other businesses to Marathon Oil Corporation. AroMetrics to begin public advertising 19 April 2005 - Ashland Inc AroMetrics, the new automotive air freshener system developed by the Valvoline division's Eagle One business group is ready to go public. Television commercials and print ads will soon appear, along with a public relations (PR) campaign designed to inform consumers about the benefits of fragrance in automobiles. Ashland builds strong Arena-flow™ software technology user base in key geographies 15 April 2005 - Ashland Inc Ashland Casting Solutions, a business group of Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc., recently added three companies to the list of licensed clients now using Arena-flow computer-aided engineering software. Ashland is the exclusive worldwide sales, marketing and service supplier for Arena-flow software in the sand casting industry. Ashland's PEP SET QUANTUM™ binder provides a quantum leap in no-bake performance 15 April 2005 - Ashland Inc Foundry mold and core making performance is being raised to a new level with the newly introduced PEP SET QUANTUM resin binder technology from Ashland Casting Solutions, a business group of Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc. Ashland QUICKPADTM technology boosts casting industry productivity 15 April 2005 - Ashland Inc QUICKPAD™ release and wear films, an innovative yet simple solution to excessive tooling wear and core-making productivity losses, are the latest innovation from Ashland Casting Solutions, a business group of Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc. Ashland's sand additive technology puts control into casting 15 April 2005 - Ashland Inc Adding control to the sand casting process is the idea behind EXACTHERM® sand additive technology introduced by Ashland Casting Solutions, a business group of Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc. Dramatic color change featured in Ashland's VELVAPLAST® ZW FDI refractory 15 April 2005 - Ashland Inc Foundries wishing to maximize productivity by reducing oven drying time for molds and cores need only apply VELVAPLAST ZW FDI refractory coating and watch the color change. This new technology, introduced by Ashland Casting Solutions, a business group of Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland, Inc., provides the most dramatic color change of any refractory coating currently used. Ashland releases new brochure on wire rope lubrication solutions 06 April 2005 - Ashland Inc Extending the life of wire rope can provide positive bottom-line results. A new brochure that features results from using NEVAMELT™ wire rope conditioner is now available from Drew Marine, a business group of Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc. Ashland's AME® 6000 resin featured on award-winning boats 05 April 2005 - Ashland Inc European watercraft can now have award-winning gel coat protection and be more environmentally considerate thanks to the introduction of Ashland's AME 6000 T35 premium marine resin. Introduced by Ashland Composite Polymers, a business group of Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc., AME 6000 resin is used in the skin coat and throughout the laminate structure of boat hulls. DERAKANE® resins now available in Europe from Ashland 05 April 2005 - Ashland Inc DERAKANE and DERAKANE MOMENTUM™ epoxy vinyl ester resins are now available in Europe from Ashland Composite Polymers, a business group of Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc. Ashland purchased DERAKANE from Dow Chemical Company in November 2004. Ashland Inc. announces management changes 04 April 2005 - Ashland Inc Gary A. Cappeline, president and chief operating officer of the Chemical Sector of Ashland Inc., today announced the movement of Elizabeth 'Liz' Potts and Marcello Boldrini to new positions on the company's senior management team, effective May 1, 2005. Emrich joins Valvoline marketing 28 March 2005 - Ashland Inc Bryan M. Emrich has joined Valvoline, a division of Ashland Inc., as marketing director for lubricant and chemical brands, according to Walter Solomon, senior vice president and general manager, retail business. Ashland and SinterCast announce global alliance 15 March 2005 - Ashland Inc Ashland Casting Solutions, a business group within Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc., and SinterCast AB (publ) have agreed to a global marketing and technical alliance. Ashland responds to letter from investment management firm 10 March 2005 - Ashland Inc On March 9, 2005, Ashland Inc. received a letter from Atticus Capital, L.L.C., an investment management firm, which states that Atticus holds Ashland common stock and expresses Atticus' concern regarding Ashland's previously announced proposed transaction with Marathon Oil Corporation for the transfer of Ashland's 38-percent interest in Marathon Ashland Petroleum LLC (MAP) and certain other assets. Eagle One, a business unit of the Valvoline division, has introduced a new product 09 March 2005 - Ashland Inc The new product, Bucket-Free Car Wash, does just what the name implies - eliminates the need for a bucket of soapy water and the extra work that comes with it! And because the dirt and grime from the bucket of water is no longer re applied to the car, the final result is a superior clean and shine. Ashland develops sprayable granite clear gel coat 10 February 2005 - Ashland Inc Ashland Composite Polymers, a business group within Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc., is introducing MAXGUARD® CG-SG-0010 sprayable granite clear gel coat in a continuing effort to innovate solutions to meet our customers' needs. Developed to streamline processes, this gel coat works well in both premixed and dry hopper applications. Ashland Inc. updates status of MAP transaction 09 February 2005 - Ashland Inc Ashland Inc. today provided further guidance on the status of a proposed transaction with Marathon Oil Corporation ('Marathon'). On March 19, 2004, Ashland announced the signing of an agreement under which it would transfer its 38-percent interest in Marathon Ashland Petroleum LLC ('MAP') and two wholly-owned businesses to Marathon in a transaction structured to be generally tax free and valued at approximately $3 billion. Ashland licenses FlexCure™ technology to Schenectady International 09 February 2005 - Ashland Inc Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc., and Schenectady International, Inc. (SII) have reached an exclusive worldwide licensing agreement that allows SII to manufacture and market Ashland's patented FlexCure™ products for certain electronic markets such as printed circuit boards, optical coatings (including CD/DVD and fiber optics) and industrial metal coatings markets. Ashland introduces low aromatic amine adhesive 08 February 2005 - Ashland Inc Ashland Specialty Polymers and Adhesives, a business group within Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc., is introducing a new solventless, flexible packaging, laminating adhesive that provides very low aromatic amine extractables. Ashland Inc. holds 81st annual shareholders meeting 27 January 2005 - Ashland Inc Shareholders of Ashland Inc. met today in Covington, Ky., to take action on two items of business at the 81st annual shareholders meeting. Ashland introduces PathGuard™ pathogen control system to fight foodborne pathogens 26 January 2005 - Ashland Inc Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc., announces that it has been granted conditional approval of its PathGuard pathogen control system by the United States Department of Agriculture after successfully completing protocol testing. Ashland-supported solar car to debut at car show 10 January 2005 - Ashland Inc A solar-powered vehicle from The University of Michigan and supported by Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc., will be unveiled Jan. 11 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Mich. The show, which has events from Jan. 9 to Jan. 23, will be open to the public on Jan. 15. Ashland achieves RC14001 certification of Kearny, N.J. manufacturing plant 04 January 2005 - Ashland Inc Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc., announces certification of its Kearny, N.J. manufacturing plant to RC14001, which combines the American Chemistry Council's Responsible Care* Management System (RCMS) and ISO 14001 certification into a single, auditable specification. The Kearny facility manufactures products for the Drew Industrial and Drew Marine businesses. Ashland completes purchase of DERAKANE epoxy vinyl ester resin business from Dow 29 December 2004 - Ashland Inc Ashland Composite Polymers, a business group of Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc., has completed its purchase of the DERAKANE® epoxy vinyl ester resin business (which includes the DERAKANE MOMENTUM* product line) from The Dow Chemical Company. The purchase includes all technology and intellectual property assets associated with the DERAKANE resin business. No physical assets will transfer to Ashland. Ashland Inc. provides update on the proposed transfer of its interest in Marathon Ashland Petroleum LLC 20 December 2004 - Ashland Inc Ashland Inc. announced today that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has now indicated that it does not intend to provide all the rulings requested by Ashland Inc. and Marathon Oil Corporation in the proposed transaction to transfer Ashland’s 38-percent interest in Marathon Ashland Petroleum LLC (MAP) to Marathon. Ashland Inc. provides update on its agreement to transfer its interest in MAP to Marathon Oil Corporation 14 December 2004 - Ashland Inc In its fiscal 2004 Form 10-K, which was filed today, Ashland Inc. stated that it continues to discuss with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) the complex tax issues related to its previously disclosed agreement to transfer its interest in Marathon Ashland Petroleum LLC (MAP) to Marathon Oil Corporation. Ashland introduces breakthrough SONOXIDE™ water treatment system 06 December 2004 - Ashland Inc Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc., announces commercialization of its patented SONOXIDE water treatment system, a breakthrough in the effective technologies that are available for treating bacteria, algae and biofilm in industrial water systems. Ashland announces innovative Design Services Center 03 December 2004 - Ashland Inc Ashland Casting Solutions, a business group within Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc., announces the opening of its Design Services Center at the company's headquarters in Dublin, Ohio. The center is a 'one-stop shop' for the metal casting industry providing support from engineered drawings through casting and testing in Ashland's design-to-manufacture process. Ashland updates formula to comply with new EU law 02 December 2004 - Ashland Inc Drew Marine, a business group within Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc., announces its compliance with Directive 2003/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of June 18, 2003. Ashland-supported electric vehicle smashes speed record 30 November 2004 - Ashland Inc An electric vehicle student-engineered at The Ohio State University and supported by Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc., recently set a new land speed record at 314.958 mph. Dubbed the Buckeye Bullet1, the car represents the innovative transportation materials and tailored solutions of Ashland. Valvoline announces management changes 17 November 2004 - Ashland Inc Valvoline, a division of Ashland Inc., recently announced the promotion of Mitchell K. Skaggs and Robert R. Craycraft to new positions on Valvoline's senior management team, according to Samuel J. Mitchell, division president. Ashland purchases DERAKANE epoxy vinyl ester resin business from Dow 04 November 2004 - Ashland Inc Ashland Composite Polymers, a business group of Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc., has expanded its technology assets by signing an agreement to purchase the DERAKANE* epoxy vinyl ester resin business (which includes the DERAKANE MOMENTUM* product line) from The Dow Chemical Company in a cash transaction valued at approximately $92 million. Annual sales of DERAKANE resins are approximated at $70 million. Ashland holds seminar series for metal casters 28 October 2004 - Ashland Inc Ashland Casting Solutions, a business group within Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc., recently completed its fall training seminars with great success and nearly 70 attendees. Ashland introduces color-compliant gel coats 26 October 2004 - Ashland Inc Ashland Composite Polymers, a business group within Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc., has released a new boat MACT-compliant line of color gel coats. MAXGUARD® 33LE color gel coats feature Ashland's patented LE (low emission) technology and are formulated for use in marine applications. Ashland-supported electric vehicle hopes to set speed record 06 October 2004 - Ashland Inc An electric vehicle student-engineered at The Ohio State University (OSU) and supported by Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc., recently became the first electric car to break the 300-mph barrier. Dubbed the Buckeye Bullet, the car is a representation of the automotive applications served by Ashland. Ashland high modulus resilient resin available 06 October 2004 - Ashland Inc Ashland Composite Polymers, a business group within Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc., has developed a resin for composites that virtually eliminates paint popping in OEM paint ovens. AROTRAN® HMR resin also can be used in low-density formulations that can reduce weight by up to 20 percent. Ashland introduces new low-styrene resin for use in underground storage tanks 06 October 2004 - Ashland Inc Ashland Composite Polymers, a business group within Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc., has released a new, low-styrene polyester resin that lowers hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emissions and has less than 35 percent styrene while providing corrosion-resistance to petroleum products, alcohols and alcohol-gasoline mixtures. Ashland introduces new line of resins for vacuum infusion process 06 October 2004 - Ashland Inc Ashland Composite Polymers, a business group within Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc., has announced a new line of polyester and vinyl ester resins formulated specifically for the vacuum infusion process. Good named Ashland global technology director 27 September 2004 - Ashland Inc Ashland Specialty Polymers and Adhesives (SP&A), a business group within Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc., announced today that Dr. Frederick J. Good has been promoted to global technology director for the SP&A business group. In his new role, Good will be responsible for global research, product development and technical service for all SP&A product lines, from concept to commercialization. Rocco to retire in 2005 21 September 2004 - Ashland Inc James V. Rocco, Valvoline's senior vice president of operations and designated Valvoline NASCAR team owner, has announced his retirement from Ashland, effective March 31, 2005. However, he will continue to manage Valvoline's sports marketing program in a consulting role. Stotz promoted to Europe; Roskott named to business development position 17 September 2004 - Ashland Inc John Stotz, brand manager for Valvoline's MaxLife, has been promoted to director of marketing for Valvoline Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), according to Craig Moughler, senior VP and managing director, Valvoline International, Inc. Treon named Ashland Inc. communications director 13 September 2004 - Ashland Inc Julie C. Treon has been promoted to director, communications, for Ashland Inc a new role that will principally focus on overseeing communications for the three divisions that comprise Ashland's Chemical Sector: Ashland Distribution, Ashland Specialty Chemical (Thermoset Resins and Water Technologies) and Valvoline. Galloway named APAC communications manager 13 September 2004 - Ashland Inc Deborah L. Galloway has been named communications manager for Ashland Paving And Construction, Inc. (APAC), a division of Ashland Inc . The announcement was made by Martha C. Johnson, vice president, Communications and Corporate Affairs, Ashland Inc. Blair Boggs promoted to vice president, marketing, Valvoline Instant Oil Change (VIOC) 10 September 2004 - Ashland Inc Blair Boggs has been promoted to vice president, marketing, for the Valvoline Instant Oil Change (VIOC) unit of Valvoline, according to John Wesley, president of VIOC. He was previously director of brand management in Valvoline's DIY marketing group. Ashland to sell ingestibles business to Mitsubishi 31 August 2004 - Ashland Inc Ashland Inc. today announced it has signed an agreement to sell the ingestibles line of business of Ashland Distribution - which includes food and beverage additives and pharmaceutical actives and excipients - to Mitsubishi Corporation (MC). The transaction is expected to be completed by Dec. 31, 2004. Ashland Distribution will continue to service customers in the personal care and cosmetics industries. Ashland offers gas detection equipment services in Singapore 10 August 2004 - Ashland Inc Drew Marine, a business group within Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc., announces the addition of gas detection and breathing apparatus equipment services at the Drew Marine Safety facility in Singapore. This full service location now provides gas detection services, including calibration and repair, for many brands of gas detection meters as well as breathing apparatus sets. Lyman promoted; new hire announced 06 August 2004 - Ashland Inc Michael Lyman has been promoted to director, category management, within the Valvoline retail business group, according to Walter Solomon, Senior VP and general manager, retail business. Ashland opens safety service center in Houston 03 August 2004 - Ashland Inc Drew Marine, a business group within Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc., announces the opening of a Drew Marine Safety service center in Houston, Texas. Ashland introduces new foam sample test kit with analysis 28 July 2004 - Ashland Inc Drew Marine, a business group within Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc., announces the introduction of a new program to analyze fire fighting foam in fixed extinguishing systems. Kathleen Ligocki elected to Ashland Inc. board 15 July 2004 - Ashland Inc Kathleen Ligocki, 47, has been elected to the board of directors of Ashland Inc., according to James J. O'Brien, Ashland Inc. chairman and chief executive officer. Ligocki is president and chief executive officer of Tower Automotive, Inc., a post to which she was named in August 2003. Route 288 to Open From Route 6 to Route 60 Late Next Month; Opening allows motorists to cross James River sooner than expected 15 July 2004 - Ashland Inc Motorists eagerly awaiting a faster commute between Chesterfield and Goochland counties will get their wish late next month when Route 288 opens between Route 6 (Patterson Avenue) and Route 60 (Midlothian Turnpike). Ashland Inc. names Joy, vice president, planning and analysis 01 July 2004 - Ashland Inc John W. 'Jack' Joy has been named Ashland Inc. vice president of planning and analysis, effective July 1, 2004. The announcement was made by J. Marvin Quin, Ashland Inc. senior vice president and chief financial officer, to whom Joy will report. Goodson promoted to president at APAC-Arkansas' Arkhola operation 24 June 2004 - Ashland Inc Jerry W. Goodson today was named the new president of APAC-Arkansas, Inc.'s Arkhola business unit in Fort Smith, Ark. He succeeds John C. Sulcer, who will serve as an executive vice president for Arkhola in an advisory role with the transition until his retirement at the end of 2004. Fry named VP Business Planning & Development for VIOC 18 June 2004 - Ashland Inc Lester D. Fry has been promoted to vice president of business planning and development for Valvoline Instant Oil Change (VIOC), the nation's second-largest quick lube chain, according to John Q. Wesley, president. Valvoline Instant Oil Change® Offers Auto Tips For Summer Travel Season Amid Rising Gas Prices 14 June 2004 - Ashland Inc Valvoline Instant Oil Change, one of the largest preventive auto maintenance providers in the nation, is gearing up for the summer travel season with helpful tips to help motorists address the issue of rising gas prices. Ashland enhances DREW WATCH ELECTRONIC SERVICESTM software for use with high-pressure boiler systems 04 June 2004 - Ashland Inc Drew Marine, a business group of Ashland Specialty Chemical, has launched DREW WATCH ELECTRONIC SERVICES software version 1.3 with additional water treatment programs including the ULTRAMARINESM Coordinated Phosphate-pH High-Pressure Boiler Water Treatment Program. The addition of the ULTRAMARINE treatment program allows customers with high-pressure boiler systems to benefit from this revolutionary new software. Ashland releases latest version of Arena-flow1 software to the metal casting industry 24 May 2004 - Ashland Inc Ashland Casting Solutions, a business group of Ashland Specialty Chemical, is announcing the release of version 4.2 of Arena-flow1 computer aided engineering software for core-making and tooling design in the metal casting industry. The new release will be available June 1. Pritchard Named Customer Support Manager For Ashland Casting Solutions 19 May 2004 - Ashland Inc Timothy C. Pritchard has been named customer support manager for Ashland Casting Solutions, a business group of Ashland Specialty Chemical. Ashland Inc. Introduces Ultra Low-Odor, High-Performance Resins To Coatings and Graphic Arts Industry 30 April 2004 - Ashland Inc Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc., announces the introduction of additional classes of FlexCure™ self-initiating resins that promise to revolutionize the coatings and graphic arts industries. Ashland is bringing this new, revolutionary resin technology to the marketplace to increase productivity, improve formulating latitude, decrease cost and expand current UV opportunities. Ashland Inc. Names Duncan Methanol Product Manager 16 April 2004 - Ashland Inc Ashland Distribution Company (ADC), a division of Ashland Inc., has announced that Garrett 'Mac' Duncan has joined its Source Management group as product manager for methanol. Ashland Inc. elects Chambers vice president and controller 14 April 2004 - Ashland Inc Ashland Inc. announced today that Lamar M. Chambers has been elected vice president and controller effective May 1, 2004. Ashland To Distribute Borealis Polypropylene In Spain and Portugal 06 April 2004 - Ashland Inc Ashland Plastics Europe, a business unit of Ashland Distribution Company, has been named distributor for Borealis engineering grade polypropylene thermoplastic resins in Spain and Portugal. Cummins Announces Extended ISX And ISM Oil Drain Intervals For Valvoline Premium Blue Customers 02 April 2004 - Ashland Inc Cummins Inc. today announced new extended oil drain intervals for ISX and ISM customers that use Valvoline Premium Blue® engine oil. Brickey promoted to president at APAC-Atlantic’s Thompson-Arthur operation 02 April 2004 - Ashland Inc Clarence O. (Larry) Brickey today was named the new president of APAC-Atlantic Inc.’s Thompson-Arthur business unit in Greensboro, N.C. He succeeds John Parker, who has served as interim president since November. Parker will return to Ashland Paving and Construction, Inc.’s Atlanta headquarters to resume his role as director of regional support. Valvoline receives Advance Auto's highest award 25 March 2004 - Ashland Inc Two years ago when Valvoline won the Advance Auto Parts Grand Vendor of the Year Award, one of the Valvoline/Advance team members said, 'This is nothing short of a miracle! Three years ago, we had difficulty getting a meeting with the Advance buyers, and today, we're their most respected vendor and partner.' VIOC Shatters Oil Change Record 25 March 2004 - Ashland Inc History was made on a recent Saturday in Fairfield (Cincinnati), Ohio, when a new Valvoline Instant Oil Change (VIOC) service center broke a previous record for highest number of oil changes in a single day. Ashland Inc. Agrees to Transfer Interest in MAP to Marathon Oil Corporation; Company Provides Update on Core Businesses 19 March 2004 - Ashland Inc Ashland Inc. today announced that it has signed an agreement under which Ashland will transfer its 38 percent interest in Marathon Ashland Petroleum LLC (MAP) and two other businesses to Marathon Oil Corporation in a transaction structured to be tax free and valued at approximately $3.0 billion. Ashland Purchases Metal Casting Technology from Blackhawk 17 March 2004 - Ashland Inc Ashland Specialty Chemical Company, a division of Ashland Inc., has announced it has signed an agreement with Blackhawk Specialty Products in Rock Island, Ill., to purchase its metal casting technology over the next three years. Ashland's New Medical Oxygen System Meets IMDG Code 16 March 2004 - Ashland Inc Drew Marine is pleased to announce a new medical oxygen system that meets the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code). Ashland Casting Solutions enters into marketing agreement with Dakota International, Inc. 16 March 2004 - Ashland Inc Ashland Casting Solutions, a business group of Ashland Specialty Chemical Company, announced today that it has entered into a global marketing agreement with Dakota International Inc. The agreement will allow Ashland Casting Solutions to market and distribute Dakota International's complete line of Dakota scrubber systems to its worldwide metal casting customer base. Valvoline Instant Oil Change Launches Unprecedented Online Fleet Management Program 09 March 2004 - Ashland Inc Valvoline Instant Oil Change, one of the largest automotive service providers in the U.S., has launched an innovative online fleet management program designed to allow fleet managers greater flexibility and increased options as they manage large and small fleets of cars and trucks. Ashland Inc. promotes Hughes 01 March 2004 - Ashland Inc Robert C. Hughes, director of corporate business development for Ashland Inc., has been appointed vice president, mergers and acquisitions, Chemicals and Transportation Construction. England Named Global Technology Director, Ashland Composite Polymers 23 February 2004 - Ashland Inc Ashland Composite Polymers announced today that Dr. William P. England has been named global technology director for the Composite Polymers business group. Valvoline plant employees receive U. S. patent 20 February 2004 - Ashland Inc Ashland Inc. has received a patent by assignment from two employees in its Valvoline division's Cincinnati plant. Ashland Specialty Chemical Introduces FlexCure™ Self-Initiating Resin 19 February 2004 - Ashland Inc Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc., announces the introduction of FlexCureTM self-initiating resins, an innovative platform technology that utilizes a proprietary, energy-curable acrylic resin chemistry. Ashland Introduces New Gel Coat and Cast Polymer Resin for Cultured Marble and Onyx 19 February 2004 - Ashland Inc Ashland Composite Polymers introduces MAXGUARD® CG-40-0009 marble clear gel coat and POLARIS® MR 84330-16 resin for cultured marble and onyx to its line of cultured marble fabrication resins. APAC-Atlantic, Inc. sells assets from Tidewater Branch to Colas, Inc. 13 February 2004 - Ashland Inc APAC-Atlantic, Inc. announced today that its business unit in Virginia has sold the assets from its Tidewater Branch to Colas, Inc. The sale consists of two asphalt plants in Portsmouth and Virginia Beach, as well as associated mobile equipment. Ashland Inc. unifies business platforms; Chemicals and Transportation Construction 02 February 2004 - Ashland Inc Ashland Inc. has realigned the existing leadership of its four wholly owned divisions into two management teams - Chemicals and Transportation Construction - capitalizing on its progress as a unified company committed to top-quartile performance. Ashland Inc. promotes Hausrath to senior vice president, general counsel 02 February 2004 - Ashland Inc David L. Hausrath, Ashland Inc. vice president and general counsel, has been promoted to the title of senior vice president and general counsel, announced James J. O'Brien, Ashland Inc. chairman and chief executive officer. Ashland Inc. names Esler vice president, human resources 02 February 2004 - Ashland Inc Susan B. Esler has been promoted to vice president, human resources, according to James J. O'Brien, Ashland Inc. chairman and chief executive officer, to whom she will report. The promotion is effective immediately. Willis elected auditor for Ashland Inc. 29 January 2004 - Ashland Inc J. Kevin Willis has been elected general auditor, and a corporate officer, by the Board of Directors for Ashland Inc., effective January 31, 2004. The announcement was made by James J. O'Brien, Ashland Inc. chairman and chief executive officer. Harris to Lead Composite Polymers, Ashland Specialty Chemical Company 23 January 2004 - Ashland Inc Theodore 'Ted' L. Harris has been named vice president, Ashland Specialty Chemical Company, and general manager, Composite Polymers, according to Mike Shannon, senior vice president, Thermoset Resins, Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc. Ashland Inc. names Baker vice president, Global Operations and Engineering 23 January 2004 - Ashland Inc Ashland Inc. Senior Vice President and Group Operating Officer Gary A. Cappeline announced today that Larry A. Baker has been named vice president, Global Operations and Engineering, effective January 26. Baker will be based in Dublin, Ohio, and will report to Cappeline. Staff Consultant to Provide Complex Technical Assistance to Customers 20 January 2004 - Ashland Inc Ashland Casting Solutions has named 35-year casting industry veteran, Tom Wade, to the position of Senior Principal Consultant. In this new role, Wade will provide customers around the world with complex technical assistance, including capability assessments, process optimization and tooling design. Detjen to lead Ashland Inc. global ERP project 16 January 2004 - Ashland Inc Larry L. Detjen has been named an Ashland Inc. vice president and selected to lead the implementation of the SAP® software as the global Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system for Ashland Distribution Company, Ashland Specialty Chemical Company and The Valvoline Company, wholly owned divisions of Ashland Inc. The announcement was made by Gary A. Cappeline, Ashland Inc. senior vice president and group operating officer, to whom Detjen will now report. APAC, Inc. sells asphalt terminal in North Carolina to Associated Asphalt 15 January 2004 - Ashland Inc APAC, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Ashland Inc., announced today that it has sold its asphalt storage terminal in Greensboro, N.C., to Associated Asphalt, headquartered in Roanoke, Va. The announcement was made by Garry M. Higdem, president of Ashland Paving And Construction, Inc., the parent corporation of the APAC group of companies. The sale price was not disclosed. Higdem named president, Ashland Paving And Construction, Inc. 07 January 2004 - Ashland Inc Garry M. Higdem, P.E., formerly with Granite Construction (Watsonville, Calif.), has been named to succeed David J. D'Antoni as president of Ashland Paving And Construction, Inc., the parent corporation of the APAC group of companies, the nation's premier transportation construction enterprise. The announcement was made by James J. O'Brien, chairman and chief executive officer of Ashland Inc., APAC's parent company. Ashland Casting Solutions Names Cold Box Technology Managers 22 December 2003 - Ashland Inc Ashland Casting Solutions has named three senior product managers to lead the worldwide marketing efforts for its market-leading cold box technology product line. James J. Archibald has assumed the role of Senior Product Manager - Cold Box Resins for Asia; Andrew D. Busby has been named Senior Product Manager - Cold Box Resins for Europe; and Greg Sturtz is Senior Product Manager - Cold Box Resins for North and South America. APAC's Memphis business unit awarded $38.6 million Mississippi highway project 16 December 2003 - Ashland Inc APAC-Tennessee, Inc. today announced that its Memphis division has been awarded a $38.6 million contract by the Mississippi Department of Transportation for work on Interstate 55. Work is scheduled to begin in March and be completed in December 2006. Ashland Inc. names Johnson vice president, communications and corporate affairs 10 December 2003 - Ashland Inc Ashland Inc. Chairman and CEO Jim O'Brien announced today that Martha C. Johnson has been named vice president, communications and corporate affairs, effective Jan. 1, 2004. She will report to O'Brien and succeeds J. Dan Lacy who will retire on that date with 28 years of service. Vernon to Drive Expansion into Emerging Markets 05 December 2003 - Ashland Inc Ashland Casting Solutions announced that Philip Vernon has been named to the role of Commercial Director - Emerging Markets. In this new role, Vernon is charged with expanding Ashland's business into the developing metal casting markets of India, South Africa, Russia and the Ukraine. Ashland Inc. names Murphy vice president, Environmental, Health & Safety 04 December 2003 - Ashland Inc Ashland Inc. chairman and CEO Jim O'Brien announced today that Karen T. Murphy has been named vice president, Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S), effective Dec. 31. Ashland Inc. consolidates financial functions 02 December 2003 - Ashland Inc Ashland Inc. announced today it is consolidating additional financial functions under Daniel B. Huffman, according to J. Marvin Quin, Ashland Inc. senior vice president and chief financial officer. The changes will be effective immediately. APAC reopens Naples quarry, resumes aggregate production to serve South Florida 01 December 2003 - Ashland Inc In response to a rebound in aggregate demand, the Southern Florida division of APAC-Southeast, Inc. is reopening its Golden Gate quarry in Naples, which will allow the business unit to restart its aggregate plant after being mothballed for a year. Ashland Casting Solutions Names Global Marketing Managers for Major Product Lines 20 November 2003 - Ashland Inc Ashland Casting Solutions today announced the promotions of Dana Cooper to global marketing manager, Sleeves and Filters, and David Gilson to global marketing manager, Cold Box Systems. Metal Casting Veteran Yates to Spearhead Ashland's Pan-Asian Commercial Development 19 November 2003 - Ashland Inc Ashland Casting Solutions has promoted Ray Yates to commercial director, Asia. In this new role, Yates is charged with implementing an aggressive pan-Asian growth strategy to expand Ashland's business across Japan, Korea, China, Southeast Asia and Australia. Asia Pacific Investments a Priority for Ashland Casting Solutions Sang Lin (Calvin) Choi named Commercial Manager - China 19 November 2003 - Ashland Inc To support its burgeoning cold box business and promote additional growth in the Asia Pacific region, Ashland Casting Solutions has named Sang Lin (Calvin) Choi as commercial manager, China. APAC's Trotti & Thomson business unit awarded $24.8 million Texas highway project 19 November 2003 - Ashland Inc APAC, Inc. today announced that its Trotti & Thomson business unit has been awarded a $24.8 million contract by the Texas Department of Transportation for work on U.S. Highway 69 in Jefferson County near Beaumont. Ashland Casting Solutions Continues Personnel Investments in Asia; Ken Chang Assigned 13 November 2003 - Ashland Inc In a move to bolster its technical expertise and customer support for the Chinese and Asian markets, Ashland Casting Solutions will relocate Dr. Ken Chang to its Changzhou R&D facility to act as technology development manager. Ashland Casting Solutions Introduces First New Cold Box Catalyst 05 November 2003 - Ashland Inc Ashland Casting Solutions has introduced the first new catalyst for the ISOCURE™ phenolic-urethane forming cold box binder system. ISOFAST® catalyst features an alternative formulation, which provides significant productivity and environmental benefits to the core-making process over the existing TEA and DMEA catalysts. Fabricators Sound-off On Ashland's Latest Resin Technologies 01 October 2003 - Ashland Inc Ashland Specialty Chemical Company (ASCC) continues to innovate and develop resin technology that alleviates the most pressing issue confronting composite fabricators - MACT compliance. In fact, many composite fabricators are already reaping the benefits from integrating Ashland's AROPOL™ barrier coat polyester resin into their production. Ashland Expands MACT-Compliant Resin Offerings 01 October 2003 - Ashland Inc As part of its ongoing initiative to help customers comply with new, demanding MACT standards, Ashland Composite Polymers has developed a portfolio of innovative resin technologies designed to enhance performance of its current resins. Ashland's Drew Marine Announces MANY-FLOW Central Gas Installation System 04 September 2003 - Ashland Inc Ashland's Drew Marine announced today the release of the new MANY-FLOW1 CGI (Central Gas Installation) Systems for onboard welding requirements. Ashland Completes Sale of Electronic Chemicals Business Group 29 August 2003 - Ashland Inc Ashland Inc. said today it has completed the sale of its Electronic Chemicals business group (ECD) to Air Products in a cash transaction valued at approximately $300 million. Ashland's Drew Marine Announces Two New Portable Arc Welders 18 August 2003 - Ashland Inc Ashland Specialty Chemical Company's Drew Marine announced today the development of the AMERARCTM I-300 GTSW AC/DC Inverter Arc Welding Machine and the AMERARC I-400 MSTW Multipurpose Inverter Arc Welding Machine. Ashland Employees Honored for Community Service 11 August 2003 - Ashland Inc Two Ashland Specialty Chemical Company employees recently were honored by Junior Achievement (JA) of Central Ohio for their outstanding participation as volunteers for this organization. Ashland Specialty Chemical Appoints Gelosa Senior VP and GM for Drew 28 July 2003 - Ashland Inc Ashland Specialty Chemical Company has named Len R. Gelosa senior vice president and general manager of its Drew business groups. Ashland's Cleveland Facility Receives Safety Awards 23 July 2003 - Ashland Inc The Cleveland (East), Ohio, facility of Ashland Casting Solutions, a business group of Ashland Specialty Chemical Company, has been honored with two awards from the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation's (BWC) Division of Safety and Hygiene. D’Antoni Succeeds Potts As APAC President 22 July 2003 - Ashland Inc David J. D’Antoni has been named to succeed Charles F. Potts as president of APAC, Inc., according to James J. O’Brien, chairman and chief executive officer of Ashland Inc., APAC’s parent company. Potts announced today that he has decided to leave the company. Ashland's highway construction subsidiary is low bidder on $100-million-plus North Carolina DOT project 21 July 2003 - Ashland Inc APAC-Atlantic, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Ashland Inc., was the low bidder on a $101.5-million project in the July 15 North Carolina Department of Transportation bid letting. Ashland's Drew Marine to Supply Carnival Cruise Lines 21 July 2003 - Ashland Inc Ashland Specialty Chemical Company's Drew Marine announced today that Carnival Cruise Lines of Miami, Fla. has renewed a multi-year contract for Drew Marine products and services. The contract amount was not disclosed. Cappeline Elected Senior VP, Group Operating Officer and Added to Ashland's Executive Committee 16 July 2003 - Ashland Inc Gary A. Cappeline has been elected senior vice president and group operating officer of Ashland Inc. and has been added to the company's Executive Committee, according to Ashland Chairman and CEO James J. O'Brien. Ashland-ACT launches EZStrip™ Line of Etch Residue Removers 15 July 2003 - Ashland Inc Ashland-ACT is introducing a new line of etch residue removers at SEMICON West (Booth 1015). The products, which are being marketed under the EZStrip brand, are new formulations for common semiconductor industry applications. The first three formulations in the line are being featured at SEMICON West. Fontana To Head Research & Technology Innovation at Ashland Inc. 14 July 2003 - Ashland Inc Luca P. Fontana has joined Ashland Specialty Chemical Company as vice president of Research & Technology Innovation (R&TI), according to Michael J. Shannon, ASCC senior vice president. Ashland agrees to sell its Electronic Chemicals business group to Air Products