WILMINGTON, DE – Ashland is transforming its technical and analytical services for the paint and coatings industry by adding a dedicated laboratory to its campus in Wilmington, DE. The new 2,000-square-foot facility complements the company’s existing 8,000-square-foot Coatings Center of Excellence on the site. Combined, the facilities provide paint formulators with expansive resources for testing new or modified formulations, understanding consumer preferences, and optimizing their products for success.
“Ashland has been solving customers’ toughest coatings problems since we introduced Natrosol™ HEC, the industry’s largest selling rheology modifier, more than 50 years ago,” said Ed Connors, Ashland Group Vice President, Industrial Specialties. “This new lab ensures customers continued access to world-class technical support for years to come. It, along with our new product innovations like Strodex™ low-VOC surfactants, confirms our commitment to our customers’ success and to the industry.”