Press releases

Ascend to showcase line of low-VOC, recyclable and biodegradable additives at European Coatings Show

Circular Polymers by Ascend to feature portfolio of recycled feedstocks and compounds at Plastics Recycling Conference

November 08, 2022

Ascend buys majority stake in recycler Circular Polymers

October 18, 2022

Ascend launches ReDefyne™ recycled materials; partners with ITW on blockchain traceability

October 13, 2022

New materials create safer, quieter EVs

October 11, 2022

Ascend continues broad expansion into new markets, launches HiDura™ MED portfolio

October 05, 2022

Ascend focuses on reducing product carbon footprint

September 13, 2022

Ascend bringing new materials to Battery Show

July 13, 2022

Ascend becomes first and only registrant of Trinohex® Ultra LIB electrolyte additive in China

June 28, 2022

Ascend brings new EV, battery materials to Battery Show Europe

June 22, 2022

Ascend to present automotive and electrical materials, expanded footprint at InterPlas Thailand

May 31, 2022

Ascend completes purchase of plant in Chennai

May 24, 2022

Trinohex® Ultra LIB electrolyte additive now available in EU

March 29, 2022

Ascend agrees to acquire Formulated Polymers Ltd.

March 17, 2022

Ascend, Samsung SDI reach settlement on Trinohex® Ultra patent invalidation proceedings

January 12, 2022

Ascend to build HMD plant in China’s Jiangsu province

November 30, 2021

Koketa begins sampling garments made with Acteev®  antimicrobial technology

October 09, 2021

Aegle Launches Pre-sales of N95s with Ascend’s Acteev® Antimicrobial Technology

October 11, 2021

Ascend at Fakuma: Focused on customers’ growth

September 17, 2021

SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A inactivated by zinc-embedded nylon fabric

August 23, 2021

Acteev® featured at Techtextil North America Symposium on innovative fabrics and fibers

August 09, 2021

Acteev® to Launch Performance Textiles at 2021 Outdoor Retailer Summer Expo

August 04, 2021

Ascend wins lithium-ion battery additive patent case against Samsung SDI

June 14, 2021

Aegle Launches the First N95 Mask to Feature Exclusive Acteev Anti-Microbial Fabric and Authentication and Traceability Technology

June 09, 2021

Ascend expands HiDura™ LCPA production capacity

May 11, 2021

Ascend commits to 80% GHG reduction by 2030

April 19, 2021

Bunzl Distribution brings American antiviral technology to Mexico retailers

March 18, 2021

SDI Adds Acteev Protect™ Masks to Portfolio of PPE As-a-Service

January 21, 2021

Ascend Performance Materials’ Acteev technology takes prize at Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards

January 21, 2021

Wimberley ISD adopts Acteev Protect™ masks

January 19, 2021

Israeli leading distributor Sorpol Ltd. brings American antiviral technology to Israel

January 05, 2021

Ascend purchases Eurostar Engineering Plastics

December 21, 2020

Ascend announces medical advisory board for Acteev™ technology

December 10, 2020

Acteev Protect™ a finalist for Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards

December 09, 2020

Ascend announces alliance with The S Group to commercialize Acteev Protect™ yarns and fabrics

November 17, 2020

Ascend introduces HiDura™ long-chain polyamides

September 02, 2020

Ascend completes purchase of Poliblend and Esseti Plast

August 21, 2020

Ascend hosts Rep. Joe Wilson during district stop in Aiken

June 30, 2020

Ascend files first FDA 510(k) submission based on Acteev™ technology

June 15, 2020

Ascend launches Acteev Protect™ antimicrobial technology

June 11, 2020

Ascend makes first acquisition in China

February 12, 2020

Ascend to purchase compounding and masterbatch businesses of Poliblend and Esseti Plast

December 23, 2019

Ascend finalizes plan for $175 million project in Decatur, Ala.

November 13, 2019

Ascend opens automotive innovation center in Detroit

October 22, 2019

Ascend to showcase biodegradable chelate and solvents for HI&I at SEPAWA

October 15, 2019

Ascend to showcase sustainability efforts at K 2019

October 10, 2019

Ascend to debut new fastener, films and E&E grades at K 2019

September 26, 2019

Ascend receives permit for ADN expansion, cogeneration unit

September 17, 2019

Ascend to launch new Vydyne® XHT, LCPA and HTPA at K 2019

July 01, 2019

Ascend outlines growth initiatives, specialty products

June 18, 2019

Ascend completes investment in reliability, capacity of NTA chelate production

June 07, 2019

Ascend to highlight PA66 solutions for thermal management, NVH at auto conferences

June 03, 2019

Ascend Cares Foundation grants a wish for Magic Moments child

June 04, 2019

Ascend Cares Foundation funds, builds new baseball field for children with disabilities

May 30, 2019

Ascend Cares Foundation grants more than 100 awards through annual scholarship program

May 28, 2019

Ascend offers EV safety, performance solutions in Chinaplas presentation

May 15, 2019

Ascend announces progress on adiponitrile (ADN) expansion

May 13, 2019

Ascend to lift force majeure on HMD, Polymers

May 02, 2019

Ascend Performance Materials announces price increase for FlexaTram™- HMT

April 16, 2019

Ascend launches official WeChat account

April 04, 2019

Ascend’s Chocolate Bayou site named 2018 Large Business of the Year by Alvin-Manvel Chamber of Commerce

April 02, 2019

Ascend Performance Materials receives Wildlife Habitat Council Conservation Certification®

March 26, 2019

Ascend to showcase latest Vydyne® PA66 innovations for automotive lightweighting, NVH reduction at Plastimagen México

March 21, 2019

Ascend to highlight its latest Vydyne innovations for automotive lightweighting and E&E at PIAE 2019

March 11, 2019

Ascend to debut new Hexatran™ and FlexaTram™-DAM high-performance additives at ECS

November 05, 2018

Ascend strengthens global leadership team to focus on growth markets

October 15, 2018

Statement from Ascend Performance Materials’ CEO on meeting PA66 demand growth

September 28, 2018

Ascend Cares Foundation unveils new sensory playground at Escambia Westgate School

September 26, 2018

Ascend to showcase new Vydyne® PA66 grade for automotive and European compounding at Fakuma 2018

August 01, 2018

Ascend Performance Materials acquires Britannia Techno Polymer

July 30, 2018

Ascend Performance Materials announces price increases for FlexaTram™-BHM

July 30, 2018

Ascend Cares Foundation awards 82 scholarships as part of annual scholarship program

June 22, 2018

Ascend Performance Materials announces price increase for intermediate materials

May 31, 2018

Ascend to grow adiponitrile (ADN) capacity by 220 kilotons by 2022

May 07, 2018

Ascend to showcase growing portfolio of PA66 applications at NPE2018

April 24, 2018

Ascend to showcase growing range of PA66 materials, focus on reliable supply at Chinaplas

March 23, 2018

Ascend Performance Materials to exhibit unique, sustainable solutions at ACS

February 28, 2018

Ascend Performance Materials to exhibit at VDI Plastics in Automotive Engineering, focusing on hybrid and EV solutions and reliable supply

February 27, 2018

Ascend to lift force majeure on HMD production

February 09, 2018

Ascend Cares completes construction of onsite medical clinic for Kidz Harbor

February 05, 2018

Ascend to demonstrate quality, consistency of supply for Vydyne® PA66 at Plastindia

January 22, 2018

Ascend Cares donates Habitat for Humanity house

January 17, 2018

Ascend Performance Materials announces price increase for nylon 6,6 polymers, compounds and fibers

January 15, 2018

Ascend Performance Materials announces price increase for intermediate materials

December 19, 2017

Ascend Performance Materials announces price increase for HMD

December 08, 2017

Ascend Performance Materials announces price increase for nylon 6,6 bulk continuous filament

Ascend Performance Materials announces adipic acid price increase

Ascend Performance Materials announces price increase for FlexaTrac™-DME-100

November 27, 2017

Ascend Performance Materials announces price increases for FlexaTrac™-NTA-100 and FlexaTrac-NTA-200

November 09, 2017

Ascend to present on evolution of nylon 6,6 at Performance Polyamides 2017

November 02, 2017

Ascend to present process efficient, high-performance Vydyne® PA66 solutions at Plastimagen

October 30, 2017

Ascend to increase capacity of nylon 6,6 building blocks, polymers by 10 to 15 percent

October 24, 2017

Ascend to present Vydyne® PA66 solutions for auto applications at two plastics conferences in Shanghai

October 17, 2017

Ascend introduces new high performance PA66 for electrical components in unattended appliances at Fakuma 2017

October 13, 2017

Ascend Performance Materials announces price increase for intermediate materials

October 12, 2017

Ascend PA66 automotive and E&E innovations take center stage at Fakuma

October 01, 2017

Statement from Ascend Performance Materials on line leak in Brazoria County

September 14, 2017

Ascend Performance Materials announces price increase for FlexaTrac™-DME-100

September 12, 2017

Ascend Performance Materials announces price increase for intermediate materials

September 12, 2017

Ascend to feature performance-improving solutions at Coatings Trends & Technologies 2017