Chemical Intermediates enjoy a strong value proposition in the key segments they serve. Protected by trade secrets and long application development cycles, these products maintain a high selling price. They are somewhat protected from low cost product substitution because of stringent standards of product performance, application development complexities, and testing and qualification cycles.

Technology transfer from Europe for North American production, capturing supply chain economics and reactivity to local demand fluctuation.

Feed Additives are introduced directly to animals in either the infancy stages or throughout the animal’s life cycle. The market consists primarily of poultry, beef/dairy, swine, and companion animals. Feed additives help animals to grow faster and healthier, which increases meat or milk production yields per animal.

Nutritional food value is becoming increasingly important due to heightened consumer awareness. The goal was to deliver new nutritional food technology without compromising taste for the consumer. New manufacturing techniques are being developed as companies bring new products to market.

Product development is a key step in validating market segment fit. When supply must be met and manufacturing plans are still undefined, an organization like Ascent Chemicals can add security to a supply chain. The technical knowhow of Ascent Chemicals comes with every project, primarily focused on horizontal reactor technologies.

Specialty adhesives have seen substantial growth in the past five years. This product line requires powerful processing equipment to drive the high viscosity process through its “phase change” from low viscosity liquid to high viscosity paste or powder and has shown a strong fit with horizontal reactors. Ascent Chemicals has positioned itself with a number of key manufacturers and emerging technologies to provide a unique solution to this growth segment.

Ascent Chemicals’ primary focus since its inception has been to serve the specialty chemicals market. Companies need contingent supply plans for ever-demanding manufacturing requirements. The specialty chemical segment presents dynamic solutions.