Michael J. Smith

Ashland Distribution is a leading distributor of chemicals, plastics, composite materials and environmental services in North America, and thermoplastics in Europe. The company's people, processes, systems, distribution network and strategic relationships with raw material producers are focused on one thing - satisfying your needs and making sure that every order is on time, accurate and complete.

Ashland LLC engages in the manufacture and distribution of specialty chemical solutions. It operates through the following segment: Specialty Ingredients, Composites, and Intermediates and Solvents. The Specialty Ingredients segment offers cellulose ethers, vinyl pyrrolidones, and bifunctional. The Composites segment includes unsaturated polyester resins, vinyl ester resins, and gelcoats. The Intermediates and Solvents segment produces butanediol (BDO) and related derivatives, including tetrahydrofuran and n-methylpyrrolidone. The company was founded by Paul G. Blazer in 1924 and is headquartered in Covington, KY.

Nexeo Solutions LLC engages in the operation as a chemical and plastics distributor. It offers technical solutions, custom blending, packaging, private label and supply chain services. The firm also provides environmental services, including waste collection, recovery, recycling and arrangement for disposal in North America through its environmental services line of business. The company is headquartered in The Woodlands, TX.