Ashland-Südchemie-Kernfest GmbH (ASK Chemicals), headquartered in Hilden near Düsseldorf, Germany, with its 3 production sites and 9 sales offices in Europe (ASK Chemicals-Group), is the leading manufacturer of high-quality customized chemical products for the foundry industry and of specialty resins, particularly for the paint and coatings industry.

The success of ASK Chemicals is based upon the ability to provide its customers with solutions to complex problems. ASK Chemicals accomplishes this by bringing to market an unusually broad and innovative product portfolio such as resins, binders, coatings, additives, feeders, filters and release agents, in addition to providing a high level of responsiveness to customer needs and in-depth knowledge of the customer’s production process. Working directly with the customer, authorized expert teams comprising sales, application and product development specialists provide customized solutions for solving the customers’ specific problems, which in some cases even lead to new custom-made products.
As a cutting-edge technology company, ASK Chemicals is committed to continuously improving its products for the ultimate benefit of the customer. In doing so, ASK Chemicals places a special emphasis on flexibility, quality, speed and innovation. With its extensive support and consultancy services, ASK Chemicals is a reliable partner for its customers.

ASHLAND-SÜDCHEMIE KERNFEST GMBH is certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2000 (quality), DIN EN ISO 14001:2005 (environmental protection) and OHSAS 18001 (safety). ASK Chemicals is committed to operating its facilities safely and minimizing the environmental impact of its activities. Environmental protection and safety are an integral part of the company’s business policies.