Energy and Environment Petroleum ProductsAshland.com Ashland is growing as a diversified chemical company. With major offices in the U.S., The Netherlands, and China and operations in 100 countries, we serve customers around the globe. Applying our expertise in specialty chemical formulation to solve customers' problems is just one of our strengths. Every day, our 12,000 people are at work improving products, providing solutions and, through chemistry, making the world a better place to live. - Jim O'Brien, Chairman & CEO Businesses — Ashland Distribution Ashland Performance Materials As