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Ascent Industries Appoints Two Proven Specialty Chemicals Leaders to Board of Directors
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., April 01, 2026--Ascent Industries Co. ("Ascent" or the "Company"), a specialty chemicals platform delivering differentiated, performance-driven chemical solutions, today announced the appointment of Carmen J. Giannantonio and Jeremy F. Rohen to its Board of Directors, effective April 1, 2026.
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