NewMarket announces approval of AMPAC expansion

The board of directors of NewMarket (NEU) Corporation announced its approval of the capital investment by its subsidiary American Pacific Corporation of up to $100M to expand AMPAC’s ammonium perchlorate production capabilities in support of growing solid rocket motor demand. This investment will allow AMPAC to construct an additional production line, increasing capacity by more than 50%. The increased capacity will allow AMPAC to meet the domestic demand of US military and space launch programs, while also addressing the needs of U.S. allies in these critical areas. The project is currently scheduled to be completed during 2026. Thomas E. Gottwald, NewMarket’s Chairman and CEO, said: “We are excited about the opportunity to continue to invest in AMPAC. We view AMPAC as a strategic, national asset with a mission-critical role in global safety, security, and space programs. This investment assures capacity to meet our customers’ growing needs while adding additional redundancy and security of supply into our production system. It also demonstrates our long-term commitment to the success of AMPAC and its stakeholders.”