Ashland celebrates Derakane brand's 50th anniversary

Ashland Performance Materials (APM), a business unit of Ashland Inc. has been launching durable, corrosion-resistant resins used as a substitute for traditional materials such as metal and wood. In particular, the high-performing, more cost-efficient Derakane resins have been cited for improving manufacturing productivity and product shelf life, while also having unparalleled durability. Market applications include construction and building, transportation, marine, wind power and flue gas desulfurization (FGD).  

Innovative substitutions as offered by APM are on display at the China Composites Expo from 2-4 September 2015 in Shanghai.  

As one of the world’s most recognizable industrial brands with a proven track record for delivering corrosion-resistance in fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) applications, Derakane is recognized for high strength, exceptional durability, superior heat resistance and low maintenance, even in the most challenging environments. Industrial products fabricated with Derakane include: process vessels, piping and ducting in a variety of chemical industry applications; mineral processing vessels that store strong corrosive acids; chimney liners for flue gas desulfurization systems at coal-fired power plants; bleaching tanks used in pulp and paper manufacturing; and polymer concrete electrolytic cells.

This is the big year for the company as it celebrates the 50th anniversary of Derakane, according to Mike Chen, general manager, Ashland Performance Materials, Asia Pacific. “We are celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the Derakane brand, and  we also celebrated 15 years of responsible operation at our Changzhou resin manufacturing facility. Looking ahead, we will continue providing differentiated products and services to China's composites market.”

Andy Johnston, group vice president, Ashland Performance Materials said:  “As China becomes the world’s biggest composites market, we see tremendous opportunities and our worldwide resources and dedicated team are ready to fulfill our commitment to our customers and partners this region.”