2. Ashland Distribution Co.

Dublin, Ohio
Phone: (614) 790-3333
Website: www.ashdist.com
Management: Hank Waters, President
2005 sales: $3.8 billion

Products: Chemical waste disposal, acids, adhesives & sealants, alcohols, aldehydes, amines, catalysts, chelating agents, chlor-alkali, chlorinated solvents, esters, fatty chemicals, flavors & fragrances, glycol ethers, hydrogen peroxide, inorganics, ketones, lubricants, pigments, plasticizers, polyglycols, resins, solvents, specialty quats, surfactants, thickening agents

Services: Solvent reclamation, hazardous waste removal, blending, technical training, contract packaging, safety training

Markets served: Primary chemical processing, cosmetics/personal care, pulp & paper, glass & refractory, paints & coatings, automotive, municipal, petroleum refining, plastics & rubber, adhesives & sealants, soaps & detergents, electronics, appliances, textiles, tires & rubber, metals, agriculture

Storage: 3.8 million sq ft

Fleet: 420 trucks, 20 vans,425 trailers, 240 tankers