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In our five-part series marking ASCO's 50th anniversary, we look back on stories and anecdotes from recent years. This time, we tell how ASCO even managed to attract the interest of the Royal Navy with its underwater lances.

In our five-part series marking ASCO's 50th anniversary, we look back on stories and anecdotes from recent years. Today, we showcase the development of dry ice machines over the last few decades.

In our five-part series marking ASCO's 50th anniversary, we look back on stories and anecdotes from recent years. Today, we report on how ASCO used dry ice to support the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and ensure safe vaccine logistics.

In our five-part series marking ASCO's 50th anniversary, we look back on stories and success stories. Today we tell the story of the ASCO fountain, which is now considered a popular landmark in Romanshorn.

In our five-part series marking ASCO's 50th anniversary, we look back on stories and anecdotes from recent years. In this story, we tell how a small company from Thurgau was able to make a name for itself worldwide and establish international locations.

Wittenbach (CH), December 2025 – ASCO CARBONDIOXIDE LTD is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Since its founding in 1975 by Thomas M. Trachsel, the Swiss company has developed from a regional supplier of CO₂ into a leading global specialist in CO₂ and dry ice technology.

Subligel has been one of the leading suppliers of dry ice in France for almost three decades. In this interview, the managing directors provide exciting insights into the development of the market, new applications such as the deburring of plastic parts and the importance of reliable logistics. The focus is on the ASCO BP425i, which Subligel describes as the "Swiss army knife of dry ice production" - a true all-rounder in terms of flexibility and versatility.

Das erste Kraftwerk in Grossbritannien, das mit dem patentierten FLEXPOWER PLUS®-Konzept von Landmark Power Holdings gebaut wurde, ist jetzt in Betrieb. Das Kraftwerk ist eine gemeinsame Entwicklung der drei Partner Rolls-Royce Power Systems, Landmark Power Holdings Ltd. und ASCO Kohlensäure AG. und wurde von Victory Hill Capital Partners über RPL, ein spezielles Joint Venture, finanziert.

SOL Kohlensäure GmbH & Co. KG, a key player in the CO₂ and dry ice sector, has significantly expanded its operations in recent years. By choosing the ASCO Carefree rental model for its P55i, BP420i, and APM120 packaging machines, the company ensures maximum flexibility, operational reliability, and cost predictability. In our latest customer interview, Managing Director Mr. Čurčić shares how this strategic partnership supports SOL’s growth and why dry ice will play an even bigger role in the future.

Find out in an interview with Tobias Vogt, Managing Director of “VT-Strahltechnik”, a German specialist for the blasting of small and large parts, why he chose the ASCO Carefree model, what the advantages of in-house dry ice production are and what opportunities he sees to expand the business with ASCO.