Ashland Introduces Two Products for Boatbuilders

Ashland Performance Materials, a commercial unit of Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH), is known for developing gelcoats that deliver ease-of-use and balanced properties. Ashland just released Aropol NLN 71800 INF infusion resins and Maxguard NCP Jet Black gelcoat. 

 

The line of Aropol marine resins ensures Ashland can offer the formulation to optimize boat-building operations. The newest Aropol product – Aropol NLN 71800 series resins are designed specifically for boatbuilders with fast cycle times that desire a Class A automotive, “glass like” surface profile in a close molding application. It leverages Ashland’s Neulon™ low profile technology, which allows manufacturers to create surfaces once only possible with high temperatures and automotive type processes. The Aropol NLN 71800 series provides boatbuilders room temperature processing, good mechanical properties, and storage stability.

 

Ashland is aware of how important color is to the consumer and boatbuilder alike. The latest color in the Maxguard gelcoat line is the Maxguard NCP Jet Black gelcoat. It provides an even deeper, rich black with superior depth of color while retaining performance in this high-weathering marine gelcoat.  Ashland’s gelcoats have notable repair properties and sprayability which can be found with the new deeper, rich black color.

 

"Ashland continues to innovate in the Marine market with the launch of these new products, and significant capital investments in its manufacturing facilities,” said Charles Fisher, Product Manager for Ashland Performance Materials. 

 

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