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Published Date: November 8, 1996
Company Name: Astor Corporation
Address: 8521 Six Forks Rd., Suite 105
Raleigh, NC 27615
Main Telephone
Number: 919-846-8011, 919-846-8283 (Fax)
Chief Executive
Officer: Boyd D. Wainscott
Investor Relations
Contact: John F. Gottshall
Business number: 919-846-8011
Public Relations
Contact: Dave Hawkins
Business number: 919/846-8011
URL Address: astorcorp@ntwrks.com
Industry: Specialty Chemical
Company description: Astor Corporation is a leading global developer, producer and marketer of a wide variety of value-added 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. products. Its principal products are (i) a broad range of specialty waxes, and (ii) an extensive line of technologically advanced adhesives and sealants. These products are sold to a diverse base of over 4,000 customers in over 50 countries. Astor focuses on developing value-added products to satisfy customers' unique product demands and exacting specifications by conducting extensive applied research and product development. Astor's product development has led to a variety of new products and patented technologies. Astor's proprietary specialty waxes are generally sold to customers demanding unique performance characteristics. An infinite number infinite number a number so large as to be uncountable. Represented by 8, frequently obtained by 'dividing' by zero. of formulations are possible depending on the customer's requirements for melting point melting point, temperature at which a substance changes its state from solid to liquid. Under standard atmospheric pressure different pure crystalline solids will each melt at a different specific temperature; thus melting point is a characteristic of a substance and , color, hardness, viscosity and many other performance characteristics. Astor manufactures a growing line of adhesives and sealants which are manufactured in various forms, including: hot melts, pumpables and extruded tape products. Astor concentrates its efforts on specialized applications in which performance criteria are more demanding and in which greater added value can be offered. Astor Corporation can be contacted at the Corporate offices in Raleigh, NC at 919-846-8011, by calling for Dave Hawkins, Chief Administrative Officer A chief administrative officer (CAO) is responsible for administrative management of private, public or governmental corporations. The CAO is one of the highest ranking members of an organization, managing daily operations and usually reporting directly to the chief executive , or John Gottshall, Chief Financial Officer. CONTACT: Astor Corporation |
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