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Ashland Inc.: Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
iCD Research, Sep 2011, Pages: 37
Synopsis
ICD Research's 'Ashland Inc.: Company Profile and SWOT Analysis' contains in depth information and data about the company and its operations. The profile contains a company overview, business description, financial ratios, SWOT analysis, key facts, information on products and services, details of locations and subsidiaries, plus information on key news events affecting the company.
Summary
This SWOT analysis and company profile is a crucial resource for industry executives and anyone looking to gain a better understanding of the company's business.
ICD Research's 'Ashland Inc.: Company Profile and SWOT Analysis' report utilizes a wide range of primary and secondary sources, which are analyzed and presented in a consistent and easily accessible format.
ICD Research strictly follows a standardized research methodology to ensure high levels of data quality and these characteristics guarantee a unique report.
Scope
- Examines and identifies key information and issues about Ashland Inc. for business intelligence requirements
- Studies and presents the company's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities (growth potential) and threats (competition). Strategic and operational business information is objectively reported
- Provides analysis on financial ratios of the company
- The profile also contains information on business operations, company history, major products and services, prospects, key competitors, key employees, locations and subsidiaries
Reasons To Buy
- Quickly enhance your understanding of the company
- Gain insight into the marketplace and a better understanding of internal and external factors which could impact the industry
- Increase business/sales activities by understanding your competitors’ businesses better
- Recognize potential partnerships and suppliers
- Obtain yearly profitability figures
Key Highlights
Ashland Inc. (Ashland) is a global chemical company, engaged in the production and distribution of various chemical and related products. The company principally operates through five divisions including, Ashland Hercules Water Technologies, Ashland Aqualon Functional Ingredients, Ashland Performance Materials, Ashland Consumer Markets (Valvoline) and Ashland Distribution. It caters to a range of industries such as transportation, water and wastewater treatment, pulp and paper, oil and gas, adhesives and sealants, and construction. Ashland also offers specialized technical, analytical, and environmental services. The company has operational presence in all the continents with North America and Europe being the major markets. It commercializes products under the brand names Valvoline and Eagle One. Ashland is headquartered in Covington, Kentucky, the US.
Recently, the company’s subsidiary, Hercules Incorporated, sold its refined wood rosin and natural wood terpenes business to TorQuest Partners, a leading Canadian private equity fund manager.
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