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亞什蘭將其彈性體業務賣給Lion Copolymers

來源：林中祥膠粘劑技術信息網2014年12月05日

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Ashland Completes Sale of its Elastomers Business to Lion Copolymers

COVINGTON, Ky. - Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) announced it has completed the sale of its elastomers business, based in Port Neches, Texas, to Lion Copolymer Holdings, LLC. Financial terms were not disclosed.

The elastomers business, which primarily serves the North American replacement tire market, accounted for approximately 18 percent of Ashland Performance Materials $1.6 billion in sales in fiscal 2014. Ashland operates a 250-person manufacturing facility in Port Neches that serves elastomers customers.

"We are pleased with the value we received for the business and believe this transaction represents a good strategic fit for Lion," said James J. OBrien, Ashland chairman and chief executive officer.

About Ashland

Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) is a global leader in providing specialty chemical solutions to customers in a wide range of consumer and industrial markets, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, food and beverage, personal care and pharmaceutical. Through our three commercial units - Ashland Specialty Ingredients, Ashland Performance Materials and Valvoline - we use good chemistry to make great things happen for customers in more than 100 countries.