AMPAC Fine Chemicals LLC (AFC) reports its ongoing facilities expansion both in Rancho Cordova, California and La Porte, Texas has served to increase total capacities by 50% since 2013. AFC reports the most recent high-potency facility, “Semi-Works #4',” is fully operational, and the company has started construction of a large-scale facility that will come on-line in late 2016.

“AFC is witnessing robust customer demand for our core technologies combined with our development & manufacturing expertise to support drug candidate maturation from clinical trials into commercial production,” said Dr. Aslam Malik, CEO of AMPAC Fine Chemicals,” in a company release. To meet this demand, the company is investing over $40 million in 2016 for capacity expansion and infrastructure enhancements. AFC's plant expansion is supported by the financial backing of H.I.G. Capital, an international investment firm.

Source: AMPAC Fine Chemicals