Ashland Global Specialty Chemicals Inc. is an American chemical company which operates in more than 100 countries. Headquartered in Covington, Kentucky, the company traces its roots back to the city of Ashland, Kentucky, where it was headquartered from 1924 to 1999.

The company currently has five wholly owned divisions, which include Chemical Intermediates and Solvents, Composites, Industrial Specialties, Personal and Home Care, & Pharmaceuticals, Food and Beverage, and Agriculture. Until 2017, the company was the primary manufacturer of Valvoline.

Traded as:           NYSE: ASH; S&P 400 Component

Industry:              Manufacturing and chemical distribution

Founded:            1924

Headquarters:   Covington, Kentucky, U.S.

Products:             Chemicals, plastics, products, and other specialized products and services

Website:              www.ashland.com