Ampal Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of United States Metal Powders Inc., formerly United States Bronze Powders Inc., announces the 50 percent expansion of its aluminum powder production facility in Palmerton, and the acquisition of an adjacent industrial property.

Ampal, a global leader in the production of aluminum powder, was founded in 1968 and its parent company, USBP, in 1918. Ampal moved its production facility from Flemington, New Jersey, to its current location in 1982 and has been operating in Palmerton for the last 34 years and has grown to be the largest domestic producer of aluminum powder.

The newly purchased industrial property will facilitate the company's expansion by providing warehouse space and a new location for its research and development team which will be relocated from Flemington, New Jersey.

This innovative team has developed aluminum alloy powders for new and advanced technologies such as Metal Injected Molding and Additive Manufacturing.

Once completed, the expansion is expected to create 15 new jobs for a total employment at Ampal of over 40 people.

"After operating successfully for more than three decades in Palmerton, this expansion provides an opportunity to create new job opportunities and to continue to drive our growth in the aluminum powder business. We are proud of our team of highly talented employees at Ampal today," said K. Clive Ramsey, President of Ampal and its parent company, USMP. "We look forward to continuing our strong ties to the local community and are pleased to be creating new employment opportunities."

Body.Normal: Ampal's products are sold globally to a wide spectrum of industries including chemical, metallurgical, ordnance and aerospace.