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Ascent Industries IAccess Alpha Virtual Best Ideas Fall Conference 2025 summary

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IAccess Alpha Virtual Best Ideas Fall Conference 2025 summary16 Sep, 2025

Leadership and transformation

  • New CEO appointed in late 2023, initially to grow specialty chemicals, then to lead the entire company by early 2024.

  • Management team rebuilt with experienced leaders from prior successful turnarounds.

  • Delivered a $20 million adjusted EBITDA turnaround and significant gross margin improvements in 2024.

  • Focus in 2024 was on stabilization and fixing the foundation; 2025 is about optimizing the portfolio.

Strategic shift and portfolio optimization

  • Transitioned to a pure-play specialty chemical company by divesting stainless steel assets in April and July 2025.

  • Business model now centers on chemicals as a service, offering deep customer support and technical solutions.

  • Focused on four primary markets: oil and gas, coatings, water treatment, and HI&I.

  • Revitalized product portfolio and improved custom manufacturing quality, driving higher product sales and margins.

Operational performance and growth potential

  • Operates three manufacturing assets in the Southeast U.S., currently at 50% utilization, with $80 million in sales and capacity to exceed $120 million.

  • Achieved a 24% cost reduction in H1 2025 versus H1 2024 and improved adjusted EBITDA.

  • Generated $56 million from asset sales and maintains strong cash management.

  • Final non-core property (Munn Hall) expected to be sold by year-end, providing a $2.1 million annual EBITDA uplift.

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Ascent Industries Co. is an industrial manufacturing company that specializes in producing and distributing stainless steel pipes, tubes, and specialty chemicals. The company operates through two primary segments: Tubular Products and Specialty Chemicals. In the Tubular Products division, Ascent manufactures welded pipes and tubes from materials such as stainless steel, nickel alloys, and duplex for use in industries like automotive, marine, and construction. The Specialty Chemicals division produces defoamers, surfactants, and lubricants for applications in sectors like agriculture, paper, water treatment, and mining. The company is headquartred in Schaumburg, Illinois, and its shares are listed on the NASDAQ.

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