WILMINGTON, Del., May 17, 2021, Ashland has opened a new architectural coating technical service
laboratory in Singapore, expanding the company’s footprint to provide increased local customer support
in South East Asia.
“Our new Singapore laboratory will have a positive and immediate and impact on our ability to support
customers in the region and to respond faster and more efficiently,” said Chris Brown, vice president,
coatings and construction, Ashland.
Ashland is a global leader in rheology modifiers, specifically the additives portion of paint formulations.
The new facility reinforces Ashland’s strategic plan to strengthen relationships with customers and focus
on additives innovations designed for local market needs.
“We’ve been building our relationships with customers in South East Asia for years,” said Hilbert
Esselbrugge, Ph.D. and global innovation lead, specialty additives, Ashland. “Our investment in the
region demonstrates our commitment to solve customers’ complex problems with specialty additives
innovations. This new lab, along with our Technical Center of Excellence in Shanghai, China, is an
important investment for our future.”