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| Ashland's Vessel and Information Planning System |
02 April 2006 - Ashland Specialty Chemical Company
Proprietary software developed to monitor and help plan a vessel's firefighting, safety, rescue and lifesaving equipment inspections and services earned Drew Marine, a business group of Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc, 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. |
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| PLIOGRIP by Valvoline Panel 60 adhesive meets GM specification |
01 April 2006 - Ashland Specialty Chemical Company
PLIOGRIP by Valvoline Panel 60 adhesive, a rubber-toughened epoxy from Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc, was recently recognized by General Motors Corporation to meet the aftermarket metal bonding specification GM6449G. |
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| Ashland introduces a new, tough, low-density resin system for composite |
16 February 2006 - Ashland Specialty Chemical Company
Three new unsaturated polyester resin formulations now available from Ashland Composite Polymers, a business group of Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc, reduce weight and improve the painting characteristics of automotive composites. The 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. |
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| Ashland's new PLIODECK membrane adhesive features labor-saving application |
14 February 2006 - Ashland Specialty Chemical Company
Saving time means saving money on roofing installations, and that's what Ashland's new PLIODECK membrane adhesive brings to roofing contractors. Formally introduced at the International Roofing Exposition by Ashland Specialty Polymers and Adhesives, a business group of Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc, PLIODECK membrane adhesive is a one-part, moisture-cure urethane adhesive that delivers superior performance when compared to traditional solvent-based, single-ply membrane bonding adhesives. |
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| Ashland Drew Marine low-sulfur fuel additive extends engine life for merchant ships |
02 February 2006 - Ashland Specialty Chemical Company
New clean air regulations being implemented by the International Maritime Organization are requiring ocean-going vessels to reduce sulfur emissions. Switching to low-sulfur fuel when a vessel enters a designated low-sulfur area can help meet the new regulations. However, using low-sulfur fuel can cause excessive engine part wear. Drew Marine, a business group of Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc, has introduced AMERGY XLS fuel conditioner expressly for low-sulfur fuels. |
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| Ashland PLIOGRIP adhesive bonds roof to BMW sports |
20 January 2006 - Ashland Specialty Chemical Company
Using an adhesive to attach the roof of a high-performance sedan requires advanced engineering and a very high level of technical expertise. Ashland Specialty Polymers and Adhesives, a business group of Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc met that challenge recently when it helped BMW attach a new light-weight roof to its M3 CSL sport sedan. |
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| Ashland releases new Arena-flow1 version 5.5 computer-aided engineering software upgrade |
03 October 2005 - Ashland Specialty Chemical Company
Taking a virtual look into sand core-making and tooling design just got better thanks to several innovations released in the new Arena-flow version 5.5 computer-aided engineering software from Ashland Casting Solutions, a business group of Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc. |
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| Ashland Casting Solutions installs SinterCast process control capability |
28 September 2005 - Ashland Specialty Chemical Company
A new capability that will allow Ashland researchers to replicate production-like conditions for Compacted Graphite Iron product development is being installed at Ashland's Dublin, Ohio, technical center. The installation complements an earlier agreement, between Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc and Stockholm Stock Exchange 'Stockholmsbörsen' O-List: SINT, to align their global technical and marketing capabilities. |
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| Ashland adds new equipment/capabilities to its Analytical Services and Technology group |
27 September 2005 - Ashland Specialty Chemical Company
When manufacturing facilities face technical problems that can threaten a shut down, quick and accurate solutions are needed to save thousands, perhaps millions of dollars in lost production. Solutions are the core of Ashland's Analytical Services and Technology group, part of Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc. |
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| Ashland's DERAKANE epoxy vinyl ester resin offers 'best of class' protection from heat and corrosion |
27 September 2005 - Ashland Specialty Chemical Company
Corrosive gasses coupled with bursts of extreme heat could perhaps describe the surface of Venus, but on Earth this mix can also be found in the pollution scrubbers attached to many industrial smokestacks. For scrubbers to work at extreme temperatures, specially-designed corrosion liners must be placed inside them, and Ashland Composite Polymers, a business group of Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc, provides the unique technology and expertise to tackle this highly corrosive environment. |
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| Ashland's spiral-flow innovation brings value to composite molding operations |
27 September 2005 - Ashland Specialty Chemical Company
Understanding the flow and characterizing of thermoset plastics formulations can greatly enhance the production capabilities of most any plastics molding company. It was with this in mind, that scientists with Ashland Composite Polymers, a business group of Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc, developed a new spiral-flow tool that more accurately represents thermoset plastic production. |
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| Infusion molding is rapidly becoming a leading technology for many industries |
20 September 2005 - Ashland Specialty Chemical Company
Infusion molding is rapidly becoming a leading technology for many industries that use composite materials in their manufacturing process. Ashland Composite Polymers, a business group of Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc, recognizes the future importance of infusion molding and has added a dedicated laboratory to its research and development capabilities. |
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| Ashland's Casting Solutions business taps Taiwan distributor TEMC for alliance |
07 September 2005 - Ashland Specialty Chemical Company
Ashland's presence in the Asian foundry marketplace continues to increase as Ashland Casting Solutions, a business group of Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc, announces an agreement with TEMC, Metal and Chemical Corp. of Taiwan. The agreement provides TEMC an exclusive right to distribute Ashland Casting Solutions binders and EXACTCAST sleeve technologies to Taiwanese foundries. |
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| Ashland introduces new bunker sample retention system |
01 July 2005 - Ashland Specialty Chemical Company
A new bunker sample retention system designed to ease full compliance with Marpol 73/78 Annex IV requirements for ships over 400 gross tons and platforms and drilling rigs engaged in voyages is now available from Drew Marine, a business group of Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc. The system is designed to relieve the often burdensome compliance requirements regarding the collection, retention and documentation of bunker fuel samples. |
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| Ashland and Signature Control Systems align to improve composites molding operations |
20 June 2005 - Ashland Specialty Chemical Company
Ashland Composite Polymers, a business group within Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc, and Signature Control Systems have entered into an alliance that will result in a new technology that composite molding operators can use to improve quality and reduce scrap material. The alliance will join Ashland Composite Polymers' new spiral-flow mold with Signature Control Systems' SmartLab technology. |
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| Ashland's PLIODECK adhesive obtains High Velocity Hurricane Zone acceptance |
24 May 2005 - Ashland Specialty Chemical Company
One of the most stringent requirements for any roofing adhesive is the High Velocity Hurricane Zone code required by Miami-Dade County, Fla. Ashland Specialty Polymers & Adhesives, a business group of Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc, was notified that PLIODECK insulation adhesive met the HVHZ requirements and was accepted under notice #04-0217.01 for use in Miami-Dade County. |
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| Ashland's new ENGUARD 11 low-density topcoat delivers pound-for-pound value |
23 May 2005 - Ashland Specialty Chemical Company
More coverage per pound than standard gelcoats is delivered from Ashland 's new ENGUARD 11 series low-density interior topcoat. Now available in North America from Ashland Composite Polymers, a business group within Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc, ENGUARD 11 gelcoat features low specific gravity, which translates to lower costs during application. |
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| Ashland releases version 5.0 of Arena-flow computer-aided engineering software |
20 May 2005 - Ashland Specialty Chemical Company
Sand core engineering has taken another technological leap forward with the release of version 5.0 of the Arena-flow computer-aided engineering software for core making and tooling design from Ashland Casting Solutions, a business group of Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc. Advanced particle physics, proprietary mathematical models, new grid generation/analysis capabilities and several other significant enhancements have removed complexity and added functionality. |
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| Ashland increases price of resins and low profile additives |
29 December 2004 - Ashland Specialty Chemical Company
Ashland Composite Polymers, a business group within Ashland Specialty Chemical, is increasing the price of its vinyl ester resins by 10 cents per pound and unsaturated polyester resins, gel coats and low profile additives by 6 cents per pound for North American customers.
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| Ashland Casting Solutions opens design services centre |
03 December 2004 - Ashland Specialty Chemical Company
Ashland Casting Solutions, a business group within Ashland Specialty Chemical, has opened its design services centre at the company's headquarters in Dublin, Ohio, USA. |
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| Ashland updates formula to comply with new EU law
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02 December 2004 - Ashland Specialty Chemical Company
Drew Marine, a business group within Ashland Specialty Chemical, announces its compliance with Directive 2003/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of June 18, 2003.
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| Ashland increases resin prices in Europe
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16 November 2004 - Ashland Specialty Chemical Company
Ashland Composite Polymers, a business group within Ashland Specialty Chemical, is increasing the price of its unsaturated polyester and vinyl ester resins in Europe by 150 EUR/t.
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| Ashland purchases Derakane epoxy resin business from Dow
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05 November 2004 - Ashland Specialty Chemical Company
Ashland Composite Polymers has purchased the Derakane epoxy vinyl ester resin business from The Dow Chemical Company in a transaction valued at approximately $92 million. The deal is anticipated to take place in late 2004 or early 2005. |
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| Ashland introduces colour-compliant gel coats
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26 October 2004 - Ashland Specialty Chemical Company
Ashland Composite Polymers, a business group within Ashland Specialty Chemical, has released a new boat MACT-compliant line of colour gel coats.
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| Ashland introduces new resins for vacuum infusion process |
06 October 2004 - Ashland Specialty Chemical Company
Ashland Composite Polymers, a business group within Ashland Specialty Chemical, has launched a new line of polyester and vinyl ester resins, formulated specifically for the vacuum infusion process. |
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| Ashland introduces high modulus resilient resin |
06 October 2004 - Ashland Specialty Chemical Company
Ashland Composite Polymers, a business group within Ashland Specialty Chemical, has developed a resin for composites that virtually eliminates paint popping in OEM paint ovens.
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| Ashland introduces new low-styrene resin for use in underground storage tanks |
06 October 2004 - Ashland Specialty Chemical Company
Ashland Composite Polymers, a business group within Ashland Specialty Chemical, has released a new, low-styrene polyester resin that lowers hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emissions and has less than 35 % styrene while providing corrosion-resistance to petroleum products, alcohols and alcohol-gasoline mixtures.
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| Ashland updates ‘The Complete Drew Marine CD’ |
17 August 2004 - Ashland Specialty Chemical Company
Drew Marine, a business group within Ashland Specialty Chemical, has released Version 2.2 of ‘The Complete Drew Marine’.
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