MATERIALS AND APPLICATIONS
By joining Ascend , Poliblend and Esseti Plast have become part of an important multinational group . The collaboration between the companies further enhances human resources and technological innovation to provide clients with an ever better product and service .
ITALIAN QUALITY FOR THE GLOBAL MARKET
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With Poliblend and Esseti Plast , Ascend acquires significant assets in terms of plastic polymers and masterbatches , in addition to critical industrial and commercial experience on European markets . The heart of the company , already delivering performance , consolidates and improves its competitive position through the information and technology exchange with Ascend . It is a partnership destined for success by combining their shared inclination to enhance human resources and technological innovation . Lastly , an all-Italian company will have the capacity for global research and production quality levels .
AMBITIOUS GOALS “ We now belong to a multinational group with operations in multiple sectors ” Giancarlo D ’ Ottavio , founder of Poliblend .
“ Starting from crude oil Ascend produces polymers and articles for applications in the textile , pharmaceutical and many other industries . Ascend is the leading producer of PA66 in the world , it has raw materials and in particular second quality products that will be useful for Poliblend . We have become part of an integrated organisation and so we have plenty of chances for technical , commercial , and financial growth .”
PRODUCTION FACILITIES IN ITALY AND GERMANY As part of the purchase , Ascend establishes its second production facility in Europe . The acquisition also includes Poliblend Deutschland , a distribution facility located in Germany . “ We were impressed by the quality of the staff , the products , and the equipment at Poliblend ,” Phil McDivitt , Ascend ’ s presi-
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