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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.
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…
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…
ASCO expands its innovative EVO-Series with the high-performance P55 dry ice pelletizer
ASCO Kohlensäure AG is expanding its EVO-Series with the P55 dry ice pelletizer. The model, which has a production capacity of up to 550 kg of dry ice…
ASCO launches new EVO-Series of dry ice pelletizers
With its ‘EVO-Series’, ASCO Kohlensäure AG is setting new standards in dry ice production. The series features a newly developed hydraulic unit and an…
"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…
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…
New extruder plate from ASCO enables the production of 1.7 mm dry ice pellets
ASCO Kohlensäure AG is pleased to present a significant innovation in its range of dry ice pelletisers. The newly developed extruder plate for the…
Alex Schmidt, ASCO: “The new micropellet extruder plate can be used in a wide range of ASCO dry ice pelletisers.”
As Head of Product Management, Alex Schmidt maintains an overview of the ASCO product range and oversees all product innovations in the ‘dry ice’…
ASCO's headquarters is relocating
After almost 50 years in Romanshorn, the headquarters of ASCO Kohlensäure AG is relocating within Switzerland to Wittenbach.
ASCO makes noise reduction standard on dry ice pelletisers
ASCO Kohlensäure AG is constantly committed to maintaining the highest standards of occupational safety – including the measurable reduction of noise…
"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’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…
ASCO unveils a transfer system for dry ice pellets
Swiss company ASCO Kohlensäure AG, a global provider of comprehensive solutions for CO₂ and dry ice, is presenting its ‘ASCO ARS pellet transfer…
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…
ASCO is developing an active dry ice saw for series production
The Swiss company ASCO KOHLENSÄURE AG is expanding its dry ice product portfolio with the electric ASCO Active Dry Ice Saw AAS. The world’s first…
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.…
ASCO offers innovative dry ice technologies on a flexible rental basis
ASCO Kohlensäure AG has been providing bespoke solutions for dry ice production worldwide for decades. The CO₂ specialist has now successfully…
Vaccine logistics: ASCO develops solutions for dry ice production and packaging
ASCO Kohlensäure AG is expanding its product portfolio to include customisable filling and transfer systems for dry ice production. The CO2 specialist…
The ASCO BP425i dry ice machine produces pellets and discs
ASCO Kohlensäure AG is expanding its portfolio in the field of dry ice production. To meet the demand for larger dry ice blocks on the international…
Covid-19: Dry ice set for a surge in demand (Gasworld.com, English only)
Dry ice producers, distributors and equipment manufacturers are preparing for a surge in demand next year, amid concerns that there will be a shortage…
Remote support for the Canadian dry ice manufacturer "Fraser Valley Dry Ice"
"Fraser Valley Dry Ice" produces and supplies high-quality dry ice in both slab and pellet form for logistics, food processing, dry ice blasting and…
ASCO is making Industry 4.0 the norm
New range of services thanks to connected dry ice technology
ASCO Kohlensäure AG is now offering its customers additional digital products in the…
Infra Mexico produces dry ice using the ASCO BP420i
Infra Mexico, based in Mexico City, is one of the largest gas companies in Mexico. As it expands its dry ice operations, Infra Mexico is relying on…
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.
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…