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  Company Type Public ( NYSE : ASH )
  Foundation 1924
  Location Covington, Kentucky , USA
  Key People James J O'Brien , Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and Director
  Industry Manufacturing and Chemical Distribution
  Products Chemicals , Plastics , Motor Oil Products , and other Specialized Products & Services
  Revenue $7233 Billion USD (2006)
  Net Income $170 Million USD (2006)
  Num Employees 11,700 (2006)


Ashland Inc. (or simply, '''Ashland''') is a Fortune 500 company which operates in more than 100 countries throughout the world. Presently based in Covington, Kentucky , in the USA , the company traces its roots back to Ashland, Kentucky (for which it is named).


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