OREANDA-NEWS. The composites industry is one of the key industries in Taiwan and has been in fast development for the past 10 years. The Taiwanese composite industry possesses a unique position in the global marketplace, particularly within the marine and transportation segments. A key focus is developing high-performance products to meet the needs of the premium market.

To this end, two seminar sessions will be co-organized by Ashland, Taiwan Composite Association, SOIC (Ship and Ocean Industries R&D Center), Taiwan Yachts Industry Association and Interland in Taipei and Kaohsiung City on July 6 - 8. Ashland experts will share insights of the market trends, challenges and solutions on Wind Energy, Corrosion Resistant, Marine, Transportation, Engineered Stone with the experts and leaders from universities, government and industries in Taiwan.

“The collaboration with Taiwan composite customers is a win-win strategy, as the matured technology applications and the pursuit of higher expertise sparks ignites Ashland and Taiwan customers to reposition and work more closely to make a success,” said Mike Chen, general manager of Ashland Performance Materials in the Asia Pacific region. “We will place a full focus on the opportunities in marine, corrosion and wind energy sectors, in which Ashland has powerful global resources, expertise and experiences.”

Added Chao Joue, general secretary of Taiwan Composites Association (TCA): “Ashland is a global leader in composites. We very much look forward to collaborating with Ashland to advance the technology of the composite industry here.”

Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) is a global leader in providing specialty chemical solutions to customers in a wide range of consumer and industrial markets, including adhesives, architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, food and beverage, personal care and pharmaceutical. Through our three business units – Ashland Specialty Ingredients, Ashland Performance Materials and Valvoline – we use good chemistry to make great things happen for customers in more than 100 countries.