Ascend’s Pensacola Plant Named Finalist for State Manufacturing Excellence Award
Established by Florida Governor Rick Scott, the award recognizes manufacturing excellence for companies in the State of Florida that are leaders in how they perform their operations, management, performance and productivity. Companies were chosen based on leadership, strategic planning, customer and market focus, measurement, analysis and knowledge management, workforce focus and operations focus.
Ascend’s Pensacola plant is the largest integrated nylon facility in the world. The site produces basic chemicals and nylon polymer in a single facility that consists of multiple chemical manufacturing and polymer manufacturing units. The site supplies a diverse customer base in the Americas, Europe and Asia in the growing markets of automotive, electronics and consumer goods.
“Ascend’s Pensacola plant manufactures more than one billion pounds of total products annually that include Nylon 6,6 polymer and chemical products,” said H. Allen Faulkner, Ascend’s program manager for chemicals growth at Pensacola. “With these large volumes of products, it requires us to have the highest level of manufacturing operations at the site to successfully meet the needs and expectations of our customers.”
“Since 1953, Ascend has been a part of the Pensacola community,” said John Johannenmann, Ascend’s chemicals site director at Pensacola. “We are honored to have been named as a finalist for an award that is recognized across our state for manufacturing excellence.
As a finalist, Ascend was featured at the 2017 Florida Sterling Conference and was honored earlier in the month at the Manufacturing Finalist Recognition and Networking Reception.
About Ascend Performance Materials
Ascend Performance Materials is a global premium provider of high-quality plastics, fibers and chemicals. Ascend is one of the world’s largest integrated PA66 producers, with its own in-house manufacturing facilities, ensuring total security of supply. Ascend’s product range has earned it an unequalled reputation for quality, innovative techniques and an enlightened approach to business that expands the horizons of possibility. With eight global locations and more than 2,400 people working at our sites around the world, Ascend has the inspiration, the expertise, the people and the attitude toward innovation to consistently deliver the right solution for customers.
Together, we’re making a difference.
Together, we’re inspiring everyday.More information about Ascend can be found at www.ascendmaterials.com
About SK Capital
SK Capital is a private investment firm with a disciplined focus on the specialty materials, chemicals and healthcare sectors. The firm’s purpose is to build strong and growing businesses that create substantial long-term economic value. SK utilizes its industry, operating and investment experience to identify opportunities to transform businesses into higher performing organizations with improved strategic positioning, growth and profitability as well as lower operating risk. SK Capital’s portfolio companies generate revenues of approximately $8 billion annually and employ approximately 9,000 people. The firm currently manages more than $1.5 billion of committed capital. For more information, please visit www.skcapitalpartners.com
Disclaimer:
Although the information and recommendations set forth herein (hereinafter “Information”) are presented in good faith and believed to be correct as of the date hereof, Ascend Performance Materials Operations LLC makes no representations or warranties as to the completeness or accuracy thereof. The full disclaimer of warranty and liability can be found at ascendmaterials.com/disclaimer.
©2017 Ascend Performance Materials Operations LLC. The Ascend Performance Materials and Vydyne marks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Ascend Performance Materials Operations LLC.
ContactsAscend Performance Materials
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Alison Jahn, +1 713-210-9809
[email protected]
HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ascend Performance Materials’ Pensacola plant was selected by the
Florida Sterling Council and FloridaMakes as a finalist for the 2017
Florida Sterling Manufacturing Business Excellence Award.
Established by Florida Governor Rick Scott, the award recognizes
manufacturing excellence for companies in the State of Florida that are
leaders in how they perform their operations, management, performance
and productivity. Companies were chosen based on leadership, strategic
planning, customer and market focus, measurement, analysis and knowledge
management, workforce focus and operations focus.
Ascend’s Pensacola plant is the largest integrated nylon facility in the
world. The site produces basic chemicals and nylon polymer in a single
facility that consists of multiple chemical manufacturing and polymer
manufacturing units. The site supplies a diverse customer base in the
Americas, Europe and Asia in the growing markets of automotive,
electronics and consumer goods.
“Ascend’s Pensacola plant manufactures more than one billion pounds of
total products annually that include Nylon 6,6 polymer and chemical
products,” said H. Allen Faulkner, Ascend’s program manager for
chemicals growth at Pensacola. “With these large volumes of products, it
requires us to have the highest level of manufacturing operations at the
site to successfully meet the needs and expectations of our customers.”
“Since 1953, Ascend has been a part of the Pensacola community,” said
John Johannenmann, Ascend’s chemicals site director at Pensacola. “We
are honored to have been named as a finalist for an award that is
recognized across our state for manufacturing excellence.
As a finalist, Ascend was featured at the 2017 Florida Sterling
Conference and was honored earlier in the month at the Manufacturing
Finalist Recognition and Networking Reception.
About Ascend Performance Materials
Ascend Performance Materials is a global premium provider of
high-quality plastics, fibers and chemicals. Ascend is one of the
world’s largest integrated PA66 producers, with its own in-house
manufacturing facilities, ensuring total security of supply. Ascend’s
product range has earned it an unequalled reputation for quality,
innovative techniques and an enlightened approach to business that
expands the horizons of possibility. With eight global locations and
more than 2,400 people working at our sites around the world, Ascend has
the inspiration, the expertise, the people and the attitude toward
innovation to consistently deliver the right solution for customers.
Together, we’re making a difference.
Together, we’re inspiring
everyday.
More information about Ascend can be found at www.ascendmaterials.com
About SK Capital
SK Capital is a private investment firm with a disciplined focus on the
specialty materials, chemicals and healthcare sectors. The firm’s
purpose is to build strong and growing businesses that create
substantial long-term economic value. SK utilizes its industry,
operating and investment experience to identify opportunities to
transform businesses into higher performing organizations with improved
strategic positioning, growth and profitability as well as lower
operating risk. SK Capital’s portfolio companies generate revenues of
approximately $8 billion annually and employ approximately 9,000 people.
The firm currently manages more than $1.5 billion of committed capital.
For more information, please visit www.skcapitalpartners.com
Disclaimer:
Although the information and recommendations set forth herein
(hereinafter “Information”) are presented in good faith and believed to
be correct as of the date hereof, Ascend Performance Materials
Operations LLC makes no representations or warranties as to the
completeness or accuracy thereof. The full disclaimer of warranty and
liability can be found at ascendmaterials.com/disclaimer.
©2017 Ascend Performance Materials Operations LLC. The Ascend
Performance Materials and Vydyne marks and logos are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Ascend Performance Materials Operations LLC.
Contacts
Ascend Performance Materials
Alison Jahn, +1 713-210-9809
[email protected]
