Ashland expands adhesives production at UK plant. (Industry News).* Ashland Specialty Chemical A Specialty chemical is a chemical produced for a specialized use. They are produced in lower volume than bulk chemicals, of which petrochemicals, made from oil feedstocks, are the most common. However, both are produced in a chemical plant. Co. has expanded its facility in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, England. This fully automated au·to·mate v. au·to·mat·ed, au·to·mat·ing, au·to·mates v.tr. 1. To convert to automatic operation: automate a factory. 2. plant is Ashland's second European European emanating from or pertaining to Europe. European bat lyssavirus see lyssavirus. European beech tree fagussylvaticus. European blastomycosis see cryptococcosis. facility to manufacture pressure sensitive adhesives Pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA, self adhesive, self stick adhesive) is adhesive that forms a bond when pressure is applied to marry the adhesive with the adherend. No solvent, water, or heat is needed to activate the adhesive. . "Bringing this plant expansion online allows Ashland to provide its European customers with product development resources and highly-customized technical and distribution solutions," said Elizabeth Potts, vice president and general manager, specialty polymers and adhesives. "This facility shows our commitment to our European customers and strategically positions Ashland for market growth." The Kidderminster facility, which employs 80 people and offers manufacturing, quality control, product development and technical service capabilities for pressure sensitive adhesives. |
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