ASCENT INDUSTRIES CO. (Nasdaq:ACNT)

Ascent Industries Co. engages in the production of stainless steel pipes, stainless and carbon steel piping systems, and specialty chemicals. It operates through the Metals and Specialty Chemicals segments. The Metals segment operates as Bristol Metals LLC (BRISMET), Palmer of Texas Tanks, Inc. (Palmer), and Specialty Pipe & Tube, Inc. (Specialty). BRISMET manufactures welded pipes, primarily from stainless steel, but also from other corrosion-resistant metals. Palmer manufactures fiberglass and steel storage tanks for the oil and gas, waste water treatment, and municipal water industries. Specialty distributes hot finish, seamless, carbon steel pipes and tubing. The Specialty Chemicals segment operates as Manufacturers Chemicals, LLC, which produces chemicals for the chemical, paper, metals, mining, agricultural, fiber, paint, textile, automotive, petroleum, cosmetics, mattress, furniture, janitorial and other industries. The company was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Oak Brook, IL.