Located in Palmerton, PA, Ampal is described as the largest producer of aluminum powder in North America and -- with manufacturing facility that has been producing aluminum powder since 1981 -- a leading producer of aluminum powders for over 50 years. Before that, the aluminum powders were produced in Flemington, NJ. Discussed on line as part of United States Metal Powders, Inc. - a large firm that may not actually be SBIR eligible(?) - the firm (Ampal Inc) is described as marketing its aluminum powders worldwide, offering a full-range of coarse to fine aluminum powders. The company takes pride in its reputation for consistent quality, dependable deliveries and flexibility in meeting specific customer requirements - including particle size distribution, chemical purity and packaging.Supported by the specialized capabilities of a global enterprise,This larger entiity - United States Metal Powders, Inc. has manufacturing facilities in Palmerton, PA and in Hermillon, France with the firm described as maintaining a "dedicated research' with,a strong quality control program and additive blending capabilities to satisfy custom requirements.
