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Stay up to date with the latest developments, new products and industry trends at ASCO. On our news page, you can find out everything you need to know about dry ice production, dry ice blasting, CO₂ recovery and our company’s activities – all presented in a concise, up-to-date and practical format.

Portraitfoto vom neuen Geschäftsführungsteam von ASCO USA
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ASCO announces a change in management at its US site in Orange Park, Florida

With immediate effect, Thomas Gardner has been appointed Managing Director of ASCO’s US site in Orange Park, Florida. He succeeds Jason Beasley, who…

Luftansicht vom ehemaligen Hauptsitz der ASCO in Romanshorn mit CO2 Lastwagen davor geparkt
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50 Years of ASCO CARBONDIOXIDE LTD – From CO₂ Pioneer to Global Technology Leader

Wittenbach (Switzerland), December 2025 – ASCO CARBONDIOXIDE LTD is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Since its founding in 1975 by Thomas…

Portrait von ASCO Leiter Kundendienst Mario Halter
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"I aim to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty by providing the best possible support"

Mario Halter has been part of the team at ASCO Kohlensäure AG as ‘Head of Customer Service’ since September 2024. We interviewed him and gained…

Nahaufnahme von einem Auto vom Schweizer TV Sender SRF vor dem ASCO Gebäude
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Swiss broadcaster SRF visits ASCO

As part of its summer series "Hot and Cold", the Swiss television programme "Schweiz aktuell" visited the ASCO production facility in Eschlikon. As a…

Aussenansicht vom Hauptsitz von ASCO Kohlensäure AG in Wittenbach Schweiz
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ASCO's headquarters is relocating

After almost 50 years in Romanshorn, the headquarters of ASCO Kohlensäure AG is relocating within Switzerland to Wittenbach.

Portraitfoto von Magnus Holm
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"I provide personalised advice to clients and develop the best solution to meet their needs"

With the arrival of Magnus Holm, our sales team has gained a fantastic new member. To introduce him to our customers, we conducted a short interview…

ASCO Logo auf weissem Hintergrund mit dem Claim All about CO2
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ASCO’s quality management system has been certified to the ISO standard for a further three years

ASCO KOHLENSÄURE AG was successfully recertified to DIN ISO 9001:2015 by the Swiss Association for Quality and Management Systems (SQS) at the start…

Vogelperspektive von Produktionsgebäude von ASCO in Eschlikon mit den neu installierten Solarpanelen
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ASCO is committed to solar energy and generates its own electricity

At the end of 2021, 336 solar panels were installed on the roof of the ASCO site in Eschlikon to generate green electricity from solar radiation. The…

Mitarbeiter bei der Restauration von einem Gewölbekeller mit Trockeneisstrahlen
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Effective vault restoration thanks to dry ice blasting

The company ‘Sandstrahlen PLUS GmbH’ in Oberriet (Switzerland) has successfully restored the sandstone vaulted ceiling at the Hotel Traube in Buchs.…

Arbeiter verwendet ASCO Trockeneisstrahlgerät zur Restauration von einem alten Bahnhofsgebäude
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The ASCOJET 1708 Combi Blaster proves its worth in the renovation of listed buildings

During the renovation of the old station building, Kurt Schneider, a company in business since 1988, used the newly acquired ASCOJET 1708 Combi…

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Swiss company ‘BERNMOBIL’ relies on the ASCOJET 1701 for its fleet cleaning

Since the start of this year, various vehicle components, such as gearboxes, have been cleaned by BERNMOBIL using the ASCOJET 1701 dry ice blasting…

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Cleaning time reduced to a fraction of what it used to be.

Switzerland I 15 minutes instead of 3 hours. That is now how long it takes to clean workpiece carriers on a production line at Festo Microtechnology…

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From rags and solvents to dry ice and air

“Injection moulders are striving for greater efficiency”. Under this headline, K-Zeitung summarises the findings of the ‘Market Trends Radar:…

Kompaktes ASCOJET 1208 Trockeneisstrahlgerät für präzise industrielle Reinigung
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The new ASCOJET 1208 – dry ice blasting made easy

With the launch of the ASCOJET 1208, the Swiss company ASCO KOHLENSÄURE AG has developed a compact and easy-to-use dry ice blasting machine that is…

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Säntis AG shines with ASCO

Säntis AG, based in Rüthi, Switzerland, and a market leader in co-extruded multilayer films and injection-moulded packaging solutions for the food and…

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ABB relies on ASCOJET for automated mould cleaning

For decades, ASCO KOHLENSÄURE AG has been providing countless companies with a powerful yet gentle cleaning process using its ASCOJET dry ice blasting…

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Innovative CO₂ solutions with ASCO

ASCO can look back on a successful and groundbreaking year, marked by a host of interesting projects, innovative product launches and a new US branch.

Aussenansicht vom Firmenstandort von ASCO Carbon Dioxide Inc in Orange Park USA
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ASCO establishes a US subsidiary

To ensure optimal customer service in the USA and Canada, the Swiss company ASCO KOHLENSÄURE AG established its US subsidiary, ASCO CARBON DIOXIDE INC…

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For a good cause: thanks to ASCO and WISAG, a historic steam locomotive has been restored to its former glory

ASCO KOHLENSÄURE AG, based in Romanshorn, Switzerland, is a provider of solutions in the field of CO₂ and dry ice technology; for many years, its…

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HÜTTENES-ALBERTUS and ASCO are setting new standards for mould cleaning in foundries

HÜTTENES-ALBERTUS is a leading international manufacturer of chemical products for all standard core and mould-making processes in the foundry…

Trockeneiskammer des ASCOJET 1708 mit isoliertem Behälter zur Aufnahme von Trockeneispellets für den Strahlprozess
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ASCOJET Combi Blaster 1708 – the perfect combination

With the new ASCOJET Combi Blaster 1708, the product portfolio of ASCO KOHLENSÄURE AG, based in Romanshorn, Switzerland, is being expanded for the…