Ashland purchase completed

AOC reports that it has completed its acquisition of Ashland Global Holdings’ maleic anhydride business and manufacturing facility in Neal, West Virginia.

Maleic anhydride is an important ingredient in the production of unsaturated polyester resins, AOC’s primary business, the company said.

‘We are delighted to have the maleic anhydride business as a part of our company and welcome the employees who have made it successful to the AOC family,’ said Joe Salley, chief executive officer, AOC. 

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