NORTHBROOK, Ill., June 3, 2025
/PRNewswire/ -- Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) today reported:
Stepan Company a global leader in specialty and intermediate
chemicals, announced a significant increase in its production
capacity for Alpha Olefin Sulfonates (AOS). Through strategic
capital investments and process improvements, Stepan has expanded
its AOS capacity by 25%.
With the broadest network of sites and plants producing AOS in
North America, Stepan continues to
expand its production capacity through strategic initiatives at its
Millsdale, Illinois; Anaheim, California; and Winder, Georgia facilities. These efforts
included targeted capital investments and process enhancements that
have strengthened operational efficiency across multiple
locations—delivering increased capacity, greater flexibility, and
enhanced reliability for Stepan's customers.
"We are excited to announce these enhancements to our AOS
production capabilities," said Brandon
Suttle, Asset Manager – Sulfonation BM - Product Management.
"These improvements not only increase our capacity but also
position us to better serve our customers with high-quality AOS
products."
Stepan's Alpha Olefin Sulfonates are versatile surfactants used
in detergents, personal care products, cleaning and industrial
applications. Known for their fat-dissolving power, foam stability,
and gentle cleansing properties, AOS is ideal for green bathroom
cleaners, daily shower cleaners, liquid dishwashing detergents,
shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers. With the rise in
demand for sulfate-free products, AOS is a preferred choice for
formulators. It offers environmental benefits and produces dense,
stable foam, making it appealing for luxurious lather. AOS is also
used in Oilfield, Agriculture, Construction, and Emulsion
Polymerization industries.
Adriano Galimberti, Vice
President & Surfactants North America at Stepan, added, "Our
commitment to continued improvement and operational excellence has
enabled us to prioritize these investments to meet the growing
demands of our customers."
Stepan continues to explore additional improvements to further
expand capacity, develop specialty AOS products, and enhance
product quality.
Corporate Profile
Stepan Company is a major manufacturer of specialty and
intermediate chemicals used in a broad range of industries. Stepan
is a leading merchant producer of surfactants, which are the key
ingredients in consumer and industrial cleaning and disinfection
compounds and in agricultural and oilfield solutions. The Company
is also a leading supplier of polyurethane polyols used in the
expanding thermal insulation market, and CASE (Coatings, Adhesives,
Sealants, and Elastomers) industries.
Headquartered in Northbrook,
Illinois, Stepan utilizes a network of modern production
facilities located in North and South
America, Europe and
Asia.
The Company's common stock is traded on the New York Stock
Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol SCL. For more information about
Stepan Company please visit the Company online at
www.stepan.com
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forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements
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and timing of future cash distributions, prospects or future events
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performance, and stockholders should not place undue reliance on
forward-looking statements. There are a number of risks,
uncertainties and other important factors, many of which are beyond
Stepan Company's control, that could cause actual results to differ
materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this
news release. Such risks, uncertainties and other important factors
include, among other factors, the risks, uncertainties and factors
described in Stepan Company's Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K
reports and exhibits to those reports, and include (but are not
limited to) risks and uncertainties related to accidents, unplanned
production shutdowns or disruptions in manufacturing facilities;
reduced demand due to customer product reformulations or new
technologies; our inability to successfully develop or introduce
new products; compliance with laws; our ability to identify
suitable acquisition candidates and successfully complete and
integrate acquisitions; global competition; volatility of raw
material and energy costs and supply; disruptions in transportation
or significant changes in transportation costs; downturns in
certain industries and general economic downturns; international
business risks, including currency exchange rate fluctuations,
changes in global trade policies, including tariffs; legal
restrictions and taxes; unfavorable resolution of litigation
against us; maintaining and protecting intellectual property
rights; our ability to access capital markets; global political,
military, security or other instability; costs related to expansion
or other capital projects; interruption or breaches of information
technology systems; our ability to retain executive management and
key personnel; and our debt covenants. These forward-looking
statements are made only as of the date hereof, and Stepan Company
undertakes no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events
or otherwise.
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