Ashland Inc. is a global specialty materials company that develops and manufactures high value-added additives and specialty ingredients. The company operates through four primary business segments: Life Sciences, Personal Care, Specialty Additives, and Intermediates and Solvents. Its products are utilized across various end markets, including pharmaceuticals, personal care, architectural coatings, construction, energy, and food and beverage. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, Ashland maintains a global footprint with operations and customers in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. Following the spin-off of its Valvoline business in 2016, Ashland has focused entirely on its innovation-driven specialty chemicals portfolio.