# AOC acquires Ashland's maleic anhydride business and facility in West Virginia

AOC completed the acquisition of the maleic anhydride business and manufacturing facility in Neal, West Virginia, from Ashland Global Holdings.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2020-10-01
- Where: Neal, West Virginia, United States
- Status: completed
- Products: maleic anhydride
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Ashland Global Holdings Inc](https://endata.com/companies/23383.md) (target)
- [AOC](https://endata.com/companies/28731.md) (acquirer)

## Sources

- [aocformulations.com](https://aocformulations.com/en-amr/about-us/news/20201001-aoc-announces-acquisition-of-maleic-anhydride-business-from-ashland-global-holdings-inc/), 2020-10-01: "We are delighted to have the maleic anhydride business as a part of our company and welcome the employees who have made it successful to the AOC family."

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