“Value Proposition for Green Composites” presented at ACMA conference

DUBLIN, Ohio – A presentation outlining new value opportunities and market positioning for bio-resourced composites was delivered at the American Composites Manufacturers Association annual meeting Tuesday, Feb. 9, from 3 – 3:45 p.m.  The presentation was given by Bob Moffit, product manager, Ashland Performance Materials, and Kirsten Dangaran, research scientist, The Ohio State University.

The session was designed to raise awareness of new opportunities related to “green” products, and it outlined a number of programs that could enhance bio-based composite use in industry and construction. Ashland Performance Materials, a commercial unit of Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH), first introduced its Envirez® bio-resourced resin technology in 2002.

Ashland Performance Materials is the global leader in unsaturated polyester resins and epoxy vinyl ester resins. In addition, it provides customers with leading technologies in gelcoats, pressure-sensitive and structural adhesives, and metal casting consumables and design services.

Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) provides specialty chemical products, services and solutions for many of the world’s most essential industries. Serving customers in more than 100 countries, it operates through five commercial units: Ashland Aqualon Functional Ingredients, Ashland Hercules Water Technologies, Ashland Performance Materials, Ashland Consumer Markets (Valvoline) and Ashland Distribution. To learn more about Ashland, visit www.ashland.com.

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