Press releases

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 10, 2020

Ascend expands antimicrobial Acteev™ technology into finished goods line to combat COVID-19 spread

September 02, 2020

Ascend completes purchase of Poliblend and Esseti Plast

August 21, 2020

Ascend hosts Rep. Joe Wilson during district stop in Aiken

July 12, 2020

Surgical mask in development with Acteev™ technology shows efficacy against SARS-CoV-2 plus Level III filtration properties

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

October 01, 2019

Ascend to introduce novel odor-fighting and nonwoven textile technologies 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

September 11, 2017

Ascend Performance Materials announces global price increase for all Vydyne® brand polymers, fibers and compounds

September 07, 2017

Ascend to showcase cleaning solutions at ISSA/INTERCLEAN

September 05, 2017

Ascend to feature performance-improving solutions at Specialty & Agro Chemicals America 2017

August 28, 2017

Ascend Performance Materials declares force majeure due to impacts of Hurricane Harvey

August 21, 2017

Ascend introduces new grades of specialty amines

August 17, 2017

Ascend completes $6.2 million expansion project, adds 27 jobs in Greenwood

August 15, 2017

Ascend hires Gustavo Nechar as vice president and chief human resources officer

July 24, 2017

Ascend Cares Foundation awards 25 scholarships as part of annual scholarship program

July 13, 2017

Ascend steps up production of bulk high-concentration hexamine liquid

June 26, 2017

Ascend Performance Materials establishes 40 percent NTA-Na3 liquid production in Europe

June 15, 2017

Ascend’s Chocolate Bayou facility earns two more prestigious safety awards

June 13, 2017

Ascend’s Chocolate Bayou facility earns OSHA VPP award for the fourth consecutive year

June 09, 2017

Ascend’s Pensacola plant named finalist for state manufacturing excellence award

May 18, 2017

Ascend exhibiting Vydyne® PA66 E&E, industrial applications at Chinaplas 2017

May 17, 2017

Ascend to exhibit Vydyne® PA66 automotive applications at Chinaplas 2017

May 16, 2017

Ascend Performance Materials returns to Chinaplas to showcase Vydyne® PA66 portfolio

April 25, 2017

Ascend Performance Materials to display portfolio of Vydyne® products for automotive applications at upcoming tradeshows

April 03, 2017

Ascend Performance Materials names Phil McDivitt CEO

March 23, 2017

Ascend Performance Materials to exhibit at VDI engineering conference

March 20, 2017

Ascend Performance Materials to develop new loading facilities for hexamine