Our Company History

Built on a Legacy of Reliability and Results

D-ASH Chemical Technologies was established in 2023 through the merger of Ashburn Chemical Technologies and DrillChem Drilling Solutions.

The company’s roots trace back to 1968 when Ashburn was founded, and it has evolved significantly over the decades. In 1990, Steven Madden took the helm as President and led the formation of Fluid Service Technologies in 1994, expanding Ashburn’s reach into on-site fluid maintenance and machine cleaning. Fluid Service Technologies later merged fully with Ashburn, strengthening its service capabilities within the industrial market.

DrillChem was founded in 2000 and scaled under the direction of Brandon Hayes, with Amber Golden joining in 2013 to support operations and accelerate growth. Strategic acquisitions in 2020, including Keeton Services and Subsurface Innovations, expanded DrillChem’s technical capabilities and field presence.

AML Industries, founded in 1989, has built a strong reputation as a trusted manufacturer of high-performance metalforming lubricants and coatings, serving industries such as automotive, aerospace, military, and oil and gas. In 2025, AML was acquired by D-ASH Chemical Technologies, continuing its legacy of innovation, safety, and customer-focused performance.

Today, D-ASH operates four specialized brands with one clear purpose: to deliver performance and long-term value through every solution we offer.

Our Purpose and Principles

  • Our Mission

    To be the leading integrated specialty chemical provider to the energy and industrial markets.

  • Our Vision

    To provide specialty chemicals and value-added services that create solutions for our customers; To inspire a dynamic, fun work environment defined by our culture and work ethic.

  • Our Values

    We lead with integrity and focus on delivering solutions that create real value for our customers. We prioritize people, building a culture of respect, collaboration, and continuous growth.

What We Stand For

In everything we do, our culture defines how we work together to serve our customers. Accordingly, we seek employees who enthusiastically agree that these cultural statements are important enough to abide by.

  • CONSIDERATION: We treat others the way we want to be treated

  • CUSTOMER NEEDS: We are in business to take care of our customers

  • CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT: We are motivated by the challenge of getting better every day

  • CASH FLOW: We generate cash flow that supports our independence and growth

  • COMMUNITY: We support the communities where we live and work internally and externally

  • COMMON SENSE: We use our intuition and experience to make the right decision. Safety first!