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Ascend Performance Materials again wins Chemical Safety Excellence Award

Ascend Performance Materials is proud to have earned a Chemical Safety Excellence Award from CSX. This marks the sixth consecutive year Ascend has been honored by the rail transportation company.

“At Ascend, our motto Safety: It’s Personal is not just a slogan – it’s a way of doing business,” said Dale Borths, Ascend’s vice president of ESSH. “We hold ourselves to the highest standards, and we are proud to have been recognized by CSX for our achievements.”

In a statement, CSX described its commitment to partnering with customers to ensure that materials are transported using the safest possible equipment and that employees are trained on safe loading and handling procedures.

"Safety is CSX's first priority and the most crucial element of transportation," said Skip Elliott, vice president-public safety, health and environment of CSX. "We are proud to work with customers who are equally committed to upholding the highest standards in safety."

Repeat winners such as Ascend received special acknowledgement from CSX for demonstrating an ongoing commitment to safety.