Foundation:
2010

Management:
Stefan Sommer (CEO)
Scott Hoertz (COO)
Thiemo Heinzen (CFO)

Mission & Vision:
ASK Chemicals is considered to be

• a "supplier of choice" by our customers providing superior products and services with the best price/performance ratio
• an "employer of choice" by our staff offering a safe, challenging and rewarding work place
• a leader in environmental sustainability offering products and technologies which reduce our environmental footprint and that of our customers
• a leader in profitability among our peers generating sufficient cash flows to invest in and grow our businesses in a sustainable manner and providing attractive returns for our shareholders.

Within the next 3-5 years, ASK Chemicals aims to further establish its position as the #1 comprehensive global supplier of chemicals and materials to the world’s foundry industry in terms of size, reach and technical expertise.

Employees:
More than 1,800 employees worldwide

Locations:
30 subsidiaries in 25 countries

Production Sites:
20 own production sites

R&D Centers:
3 R&D Centers in Germany, India and the USA and application laboratories at 7 additional locations

Corporate Sectors:
Coatings, Additives, Metallurgy, Core Binders, Risers, Filters, Simulation & Design Services, as well as core production