Company Research Report: ASK Chemicals
Company Overview
- Name: ASK Chemicals
- Mission: No information is available.
- Founded By and Date: Founded in 2010 as a joint venture of Ashland Inc., Ohio/USA, the foundry business of Süd-Chemie, Munich, Germany, and Ashland-Südchemie-Kernfest GmbH, Hilden/Germany.
- Key People:
- Luiz Totti, Chief Executive Officer
- Markus Kotzur, Chief Human Resources Officer
- Marie-Anne Dessaignes, Global Finance & Controlling
- Bob Gage, Regions: North & South America
- Kevin Xu, Regions: Asia Pacific & South Africa
- Dr. Heinz Deters, Global R&D, Product Safety and ESG
- Dr. Christian Appelt, Global Business Lines & European Business Line Management
- Headquarters: Hilden, Germany
- Number of Employees: Approximately 1,700
- Revenue: No information is available.
- Known For: ASK Chemicals is a leading supplier of foundry chemicals and high-performance industrial resins.
Products
- Foundry Products:
- Cold Box Binder Systems: Innovative solutions including ECOCURE BLUE PRO for core binding in foundries.
- No-Bake Binder Systems: Furan resins and phenolic urethane no-bakes (PUNB) binders.
- INOTEC: An inorganic, emission-free core binder technology.
- INOBAKE: An inorganic no-bake binder.
- Coatings: Barrier protection for sand and metal in the foundry process.
- Additives: Enhance productivity and quality in casting.
- Risers & Sleeves: Provide high-quality and precisely dimensioned sleeves and risers.
- Filters: Offers metal filtration products for various applications.
- Auxiliaries & Release Agents: Includes release agents, adhesives, cleaners, and other auxiliary products.
- Design Services: Custom solutions for competitive edge in foundry design.
- Core Production: Certified core manufacturing services.
- Industrial and Paints & Coatings Products:
- Industrial Resins: Phenolic and alkyd resins for applications such as composites and abrasives.
- Reziance Friction Solutions: Tailored resins for friction applications.
- Tar-Free Refractory Resins: Resins for refractory application free from tar.
- Paints & Coatings: VOC-free and environmentally friendly coatings, including NECOWEL alkyd resin emulsions.
- Fertilizer Coatings: Sustainable solutions for efficient fertilizer granules.
- General Industrial Applications: Products for broader industrial applications such as composite materials and wood.
- Toll Manufacturing: Provides manufacturing services for client products.
Recent Developments
- New Products and Technologies:
- Introduction of VOC-free NECOWEL alkyd resin emulsions aimed at improving environmental sustainability (announced April 8, 2024).
- Innovations in additive manufacturing and 3D printing technology within the foundry industry for optimized production processes.
- New Features and Innovations:
- Introduction of more sustainable binder technologies for North American paints and coatings industry.
- Recent advancements in systematic solutions for environmentally friendly applications in industrial resins.
- Corporate Developments and Partnerships:
- Appointment of Luiz Totti as the new Chief Executive Officer of ASK Chemicals Group (announced March 20, 2024).
- Ongoing commitment towards fostering a circular economy within its operational strategy (announced February 13, 2024).
This comprehensive report on ASK Chemicals highlights the company’s significant footprint in the global chemical solutions market, particularly within the foundry and resin sectors, underpinned by a strong emphasis on sustainability and innovation.
