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American Pacific Corporation (AMPAC) was founded in Henderson, Nevada, U.S., in 1955 for the purpose of manufacturing specialty chemicals, principally oxidizers. Since then, our business has expanded to focus on three primary business segments: Specialty Chemicals, Fine Chemicals and Aerospace Equipment. Our customers and product distribution now span most of the globe. Our corporate headquarters is located in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., and our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities are located in California, New York, Utah, U.S., the United Kingdom and Ireland.

AMPAC is recognized as a leading manufacturer of specialty and fine chemicals within our focused markets. Our aerospace equipment and primary specialty chemicals products are utilized in commercial space and national defense programs that provide access to, and movement in, space via solid rocket propellant and propulsion thrusters, components and systems. AMPAC’s newest product line, pharmaceutical fine chemicals, provides the key active ingredient in certain anti-viral, oncology and central nervous system drug applications. Additional products include specialty chemicals utilized in various applications such as other pharmaceuticals, fire protection and water treatment.

Through technical and manufacturing expertise and a focus on customer service, AMPAC has achieved a reputation for quality, reliability, technical performance and innovation. Given the mission-critical nature of most of our products, we have established longstanding strategic customer relationships, and we work collaboratively with customers to develop customized solutions that meet rigorous U.S. federal and international standards. Products are generally sold through long-term contracts.