Air Products announced the construction of a new air separation unit in Cocoa, Florida, with an expected start‑up in the second half of 2028. The facility will produce liquid oxygen, liquid nitrogen, and liquid argon, adding to the company’s existing portfolio of 70 air separation units across the United States.
The new unit will reinforce Air Products’ long‑standing presence in Florida, where it has operated an air separation plant in Orlando for more than three decades. By expanding capacity in the southeastern United States, the company aims to better serve space‑launch providers in the region and to supply a broader range of regional merchant customers in metals processing, fabrication, medical, and chemical industries. Air Products reported fiscal 2025 sales of $12 billion, underscoring the scale of its operations.
Francesco Maione, President of Americas, Helium and Rare Gases, said, "The facility's ideal location will provide a clear opportunity to further enhance our support for space launch providers in Florida." The expansion aligns with Air Products’ strategy to deepen its role in the space industry, a sector that has benefited from the company’s long‑standing supply of gases to NASA missions.
Financially, Air Products delivered a strong Q1 FY2026 performance, reporting GAAP earnings per share of $3.04 and adjusted EPS of $3.16, both above analyst expectations. The company maintained its full‑year fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $12.85 to $13.15 and projected capital expenditures of approximately $4 billion. Air Products also continued its 44th consecutive year of dividend increases, reflecting a robust cash‑flow position.
The Cocoa ASU represents a strategic investment that diversifies Air Products’ customer base beyond the space sector, strengthens its regional footprint, and supports the company’s broader focus on emerging markets and clean‑energy initiatives such as hydrogen. The expansion is expected to enhance operational leverage and provide a platform for future growth in both core and emerging segments.
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