Ascend Performance Materials Market Research Report

Company Overview

Company Name: Ascend Performance Materials

Mission: Improving quality of life and inspiring a better tomorrow through innovation.

Founded By: No information available

Key People:

• Phil McDivitt, President and Chief Executive Officer

• Tim Frielingsdorf, Chief Financial Officer

• Vikram Gopal, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer

• Gustavo Nechar, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer

• Andrew Ralston, Senior Vice President and General Counsel

• Chris Witte, Senior Vice President and Chief Integrated Supply Chain Officer

• Kevin Wu, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Asia Pacific

• Paul Cartlidge, Vice President, Environment, Security, Safety and Health

• Amanda Castro, Vice President, Capital Projects and Engineering

• Jonathan Craig, Vice President, Polymers and Fibers

• John Ferguson, Vice President, Procurement

• Grace Rojas, Vice President, Strategic Development

• Rachell Gold, Senior Director, Global Culture, Diversity and Inclusion

• Chris Johnson, Senior Director, Sustainability

Headquarters: Houston, Texas, USA

Number of Employees: Over 3,500 employees and contractors globally.

Revenue: No information available

Known For:

• High-performance materials for a wide range of industries—including automotive, healthcare, and consumer goods.

• Safety and sustainability in production processes.

• Extensive portfolio of engineered and specialty materials.

Products

Engineered Materials

• Acteev®

• Description: Permanent protection for textiles, offering built-in antimicrobial properties.

• Key Features: Odor-fighting, UV protection, anti-static; applications in athleisure, outdoor gear, and medical textiles.

• HiDura® Specialty Polyamides

• Description: High-performance polyamides for punishing conditions.

• Key Features: Hydrolysis resistance, high ductility, puncture and tear resistance, clear and amorphous grades, suitable for healthcare applications.

• Starflam®

• Description: Flame-retardant PA66, PA6, and PA66/6 resins and compounds.

• Key Features: Exceptional flame retardancy, high tracking resistance, glow-wire ignition resistance.

• Vydyne®

• Description: Polyamide 66 and PA6 resins and compounds known for quality and reliability.

• Key Features: Anti-vibration technology, extreme thermal aging protection, hydrolysis resistance, impact modification.

Sustainable Specialties

• ReDefyne™

• Description: Certified circular polyamides made with up to 100% recycled material.

• Key Features: Sustainable, reliable, high-performance.

• Trinohex® Ultra Electrolyte Additive

• Description: Lithium-ion battery electrolyte additive.

• Key Features: Improved battery performance and safety.

Performance Chemicals

• Acrylonitrile (AN)

• Description: Key raw material for polyacrylonitrile and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS).

• Adipic Acid (AA)

• Description: Used in the production of nylon, plasticizers, and synthesizing other chemicals.

• Adiponitrile (ADN)

• Description: Precursor for hexamethylenediamine and nylon 66.

• Hexamethylene Diamine (HMD)

• Description: Used in the manufacture of nylon 66 and other polymers.

• Hydrogen Cyanide (HCN)

• Description: Key intermediate for the production of acrylonitrile and acetone cyanohydrin.

Recent Developments

New Products Launched

• Acteev TOUGH, Acteev FREE, and Acteev BIOSERVE:

• Description: Expansion of Acteev brand to include high-tenacity, anti-static, and plant-based products.

• HiDura® LUX:

• Description: Amorphous nylon for high-performance packaging films.

• Key Features: Enhanced thermoforming, improved optical properties, lower haze, and better oxygen barrier.

New Features Added

• Starflam® X-Protect:

• Description: Improved safety for EV battery enclosures and other applications.

• Key Features: Withstands direct flame exposure up to 1,100°C for 15 minutes.

Partnerships and Agreements

• PolySource Distribution Agreement:

• Description: Distribution agreement to offer Ascend's engineered nylons to North American market.

• Key Partner: PolySource

Other Developments

• Vydyne® AVS:

• Description: New grades providing tunable frequency damping to reduce vehicle noise, vibration, and harshness.

• Award: Received Ringier Technology Innovation Award in Plastics Industry.

• Circular Polymers:

• Acquisition: Ascend acquired a majority stake in Circular Polymers, enhancing its supply of recycled materials.

• New Product Line: Launched Cerene™ recycled polymers and materials.

• E-Mobility and Sustainability Focus:

• Events: Exhibited innovative materials at Fakuma and Plastimagen for automotive and electronics sectors.

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This report provides a comprehensive overview of Ascend Performance Materials based on the information available.