American Pacific Corporation - APFC- Profile

American Pacific Corporation. The Group's principal activity is to produce specialty chemicals and environmental protection products. The Group operates in four segments. The Specialty Chemicals segment is principally engaged in the production of AP which is a type of Perchlorates. It also produces and sells sodium azide, a chemical used in pharmaceutical manufacturing and primary component of a gas generator used in certain automotive airbag safety systems. The Fine Chemicals segment, representing the legacy AFC Business, is a manufacturer of active pharmaceutical ingredients and registered intermediates. Aerospace Equipment segment, representing the legacy ISP business, is one of the manufacture in-space propulsion systems, thrusters and propellant tanks in North America. The Other business segment includes the production of water treatment equipment, including equipment for odor control and disinfection of water, and real estate operations. Chemicals accounted for 52% of fiscal 2006 revenues; Specialty Chemicals, 33%; Aerospace Equipment, 12% and Other Businesses, 3%