# Pilot Chemical to expand anionic surfactant production at Middletown, Ohio

Pilot Chemical Company announced plans to significantly expand its North American production of anionic surfactants at its Middletown, Ohio site. The expansion will more than double its alpha olefin sulfonate (AOS) volume and includes a new sulfonation reactor train slated to go online in early 2027.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2025-01-23
- Where: Middletown, Ohio, United States
- Starts operating: 2027
- Status: announced
- Products: alpha olefin sulfonate (AOS), anionic surfactants
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Pilot Chemical Co.](https://endata.com/companies/26186.md)

## Sources

- [pilotchemical.com](https://pilotchemical.com/pilot-chemical-company-announces-plans-to-significantly-expand-anionic-surfactant-production-capacity/), 2025-01-24: "This investment builds on Pilot's strong leadership position in AOS and allows us to meet the growing requirements of our customers."

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