Ashland Technologies Frequently Asked Questions

Question: How can Ashland Technologies help me save money?

Answer: With a 24-Hour Operation our overhead costs are lowered 67% more than machine shops running only one shift. On average, 75% of your part cost is labor. Our average labor rate is 14% lower than the national average. Even lower than us is China, offering 75% potential savings through our Blended Supply Program. How does your machine shop compare?

Question: What is Blended Supply?

Answer: This is a program offers you tremendous savings on your parts through our China facilities, and eliminates nearly every risk associated with importing machined parts. We co-produce the parts here and in China, so if parts arrive wrong or late we simply make them here to be sure that you never miss a delivery. Since we start making the parts here, you will be able to realize China prices in 3 weeks, and your price remains fixed throughout the entire production. Both of our China factories are ISO-9002 Certified. See China Sourcing for more information.

Question: How can Ashland Technologies save me time and frustration?

Answer: 48-Hour quote turnaround and generally 3-week job turnaround, depending on the quantity of the order. We have a Delivery Guarantee for up to a 5% discount on late orders. Written order confirmation and verbal job status updates are provided with each order.

Question: What are Ashland Technologies' capabilities?

Answer: Our domestic locations offer Machining, Fabricating, and Welding. For a more detailed list, see Capability. Our overseas facilities offer Machining, Fabricating, Castings/Forgings, Plastic Injection Molding, and Motors & Assemblies. For a more detailed list, see China Sourcing.

Question: What are Ashland Technologies' Certifications?

Answer: Central Contractor Registration, Journeyman Training Facility, NIMS Test Certification Center, Hub Zone Empowerment Contracting Program. Overseas facilities are ISO-9002 certified.

Question: Is there a minimum quantity requirement?

Answer: We do all quantities, there is no minimum.

Question: How do I request a quote?

Answer: Send prints and requirements to quickquote@ash-tec.com using one of the following formats - PDF, DWG, and DXF. If faxing, send to (570)682-0918. Quotes generally take 48 hours, if needed sooner, please advise. Go to RFQ to request a quote on-line.

Question: Does Ashland Technologies manufacture any of its own products?

Answer: We started in 1996 with our Prime-Loc (New Window) remote fuel filter system for the Dodge Ram Diesel pickup. We diversified into contract machining in 1998, but still maintain a division for new product development. We will be releasing a newly patented golf putter in the fall of 2003. See Products for additional information.