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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.

Schräge Ansicht einer CO₂-Rückgewinnungsanlage aus Rauchgas mit modularen Einheiten, Rohrleitungen und Prozesskomponenten
CO2 Recovery

ASCO Expands CO₂ Recovery Solutions into the U.S. Market

Wittenbach, Switzerland – ASCO Carbondioxide Ltd., headquartered in Wittenbach, Switzerland, continues to advance its international growth strategy by…

Vortrag von mehreren Geschäftsleuten am European CO2 Summit 2026
CO2 Recovery

ASCO at the CO2 Summit in Rotterdam

ASCO attended the 2026 European CO₂ Summit in Rotterdam and gained firsthand insight into the latest developments in markets, technologies, and…

Portraitfoto vom neuen Geschäftsführungsteam von ASCO USA
Dry Ice Production

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
Dry Ice Production

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…

Gasmotorenkraftwerk mit integrierter CO2 Rückgewinnungsanlage
CO2 Recovery

The UK’s first FLEXPOWER PLUS® gas-fired power station with CO2 capture is now in commercial operation.

The first power station in the UK to be built using Landmark Power Holdings’ patented FLEXPOWER PLUS® concept is now operational. The power station is…

ASCO Trockeneispelletizer P55 EVO vor einer schneebedeckten Berglandschaft
Dry Ice Production

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…

Luftaufnahmen vom Gasmotorenkraftwerk Rhodesia mit integrierter CO2 Rückgewinnung
CO2 Recovery

Milestone reached: CO₂ capture at UK power station set to go live

The unique power station in Nottinghamshire, UK, has been technically completed and is preparing for commissioning – a combination of flexible power…

Trockeneismaschine der ASCO EVO-Serie im mobilen Einsatz in bergiger Umgebung
Dry Ice Production

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…

Portrait von ASCO Leiter Kundendienst Mario Halter
Dry Ice Production

"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…

Visualisierungskonzept vom FlexPower Plus Konzept für integrierte CO2 Rückgewinnung
CO2 Recovery

How ‘CO2 capture’ works: a new explanatory video featuring Landmark Power Holdings & Rolls-Royce Power Systems

ASCO Kohlensäure AG is collaborating extensively with Landmark Power Holdings and Rolls-Royce Power Systems in the field of energy generation,…

Nahaufnahme von einem Auto vom Schweizer TV Sender SRF vor dem ASCO Gebäude
Dry Ice Production

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…

Schaufel mit Trockeneis-Pellets wird über Behälter geneigt mit CO₂-Nebel
Dry Ice Production

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…

Portraitfoto von Alex Schmidt
Dry Ice Production

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’…

Aussenansicht vom Hauptsitz von ASCO Kohlensäure AG in Wittenbach Schweiz
Dry Ice Production

ASCO's headquarters is relocating

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

ASCO CO₂ Rückgewinnungsanlage BPR – CO₂ als Nebenprodukt nutzen
CO2 Recovery

Hitachi and ASCO are jointly supplying a CO₂ condensing plant for an innovative Swiss energy project

CO2 Energie AG, a subsidiary of Regionalwerke Baden and Recycling Energie AG, has joined forces with Hitachi Zosen Inova and ASCO Kohlensäure AG to…

ASCO Logo auf weissem Hintergrund mit dem Claim All about CO2
CO2 Recovery

Landmark Power Holdings, Rolls-Royce and ASCO Kohlensäure AG are joining forces to develop modular solutions for clean energy

The collaboration aims to develop solutions for clean power generation with CO2 recovery from gas piston engines. The recovered CO2 will be made…

Dry Ice Production

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…

Portraitfoto von Magnus Holm
Dry Ice Production

"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
Dry Ice Production

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…

Neu konstruierte ASCO CO2 Rauchgas Rückgewinnungsanlage in einer Industriehalle
CO2 Recovery

ASCO & Landmark Power Holdings: Groundbreaking Carbon Capture & Utilisation (CCU) project nears completion

The UK’s first highly efficient power station equipped with ASCO CO₂ recovery systems is currently under construction in Rhodesia, Worksop,…

ASCO ARS – Umfüllsystem für Trockeneispellets
Dry Ice Production

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…

Vogelperspektive von Produktionsgebäude von ASCO in Eschlikon mit den neu installierten Solarpanelen
Dry Ice Production

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 Aktiv-Trockeneissäge AAS zum präzisen Schneiden von Trockeneisscheiben in industrielle Produktionsprozesse integriert
Dry Ice Production

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…

Ansicht einer CO₂-Rückgewinnungsanlage aus Rauchgas zwischen zwei Zwischentanks mit verbundenen Rohrleitungen und Prozessmodulen
CO2 Recovery

The world's first ISO-certified CO₂ recovery plant equipped with ASCO technology

ASCO Carbon Dioxide, Inc. and HTC Extraction Systems have supplied a carbon dioxide (CO2) recovery system to InnoTech Alberta Inc. The plant recovers…

Mitarbeiter bei der Restauration von einem Gewölbekeller mit Trockeneisstrahlen
Dry Ice Production

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.…