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Ascend Performance Materials

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Was growing but now stagnated. - Engineer Ascend Performance Materials Employee Review

3.0
Aug 6, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great place to learn through hard knocks. Lots of problems to solve. Processes are challenging for engineers and you get to experience many different technologies.

Cons

Work life balance is a challenge. Communication down to our level is not very clear at times. Changing priorities is always happening. This does not allow us to focus and complete our work in timely and organized manner. All leaders are trying to do the right thing and the best they can but there seems to be a lack of connection and focus. Major expansions have come to a halt and now have many individuals concerned.

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5.0
Mar 12, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Really good culture with everyone

Cons

The company is not doing good financially

4.0
Jun 16, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- 401k match is above industry standard - New CEO doing things differently. Seems to be working so far. - Refreshed focus on plant reliability - No longer going after pipe dream projects with no immediate benefits. - Good base pay

Cons

- Lots of turnover, doing more with less - Still recovering from CH11 - No real bonus in years

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