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空气产品公司与河南心连心化肥有限公司签署长期供气合同

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

空气化工产品公司（Air Products，简称空气产品公司，纽约证券交易所代码：APD）今日宣布，公司已与河南心连心化肥有限公司（河南心连心）签署一项长期合同，将在河南建造并运营一套空分装置和集成气体液化装置。该空分装置每天可为河南心连心在新乡扩建中的化肥厂提供约2000吨氧气。而液化装置每天将生产超过250吨的液态产品，为该区域不断增长的商用气体市场提供液氧、液氮和液氩。该空分和液化装置将于2013年投入运行。

空气产品公司中国区总裁史蒂夫∙琼斯(Stephen Jones)表示：“我们很高兴能为河南心连心提供大宗工业气体以满足其新厂扩建的生产需求。我们这一特定尺寸的空分装置恰到好处地满足了客户的需求。这是河南心连心首次与第三方气体供应商合作，能够得到他们的信任，我们深感荣幸。”

他还表示：“从商用气体的市场机遇来看，该项目从两方面符合空气产品公司的战略目标。首先，项目的液化装置搭载在空分装置上，能够整合并高效地生产液态产品。其次，项目将使空气产品公司成为服务于当地市场的首家全球性工业气体公司。项目座落于空气产品公司的重点发展区域内。该区域的化工、电子、金属加工和玻璃制造等空气产品公司已在全球提供服务的工业领域将实现快速增长。”

河南心连心董事长兼总经理刘兴旭说：“空气产品公司投资新乡，与河南心连心构建一种多年的战略合作关系，这是双方合作共赢理念的具体体现。双方的合作是一次强强联合，它将有助于河南心连心进一步提高运行效率，降低生产成本，增强市场竞争力。”

这一项目中的空气分离机组将通过设计改进以提升能源效率，使运营成本最低化。技术进步和其他提高生产力的举措将有助于实现空气产品公司节能减排的整体可持续发展目标。

“为世界各地的客户提供最低成本、采用最先进技术的空气分离设施，帮助他们提高能源效率从而改善其生产运营和环境，一直是我们的目标，”琼斯说道。琼斯先生是公司最高执行委员会（Corporate Executive Committee）成员，作为公司战略的一部分，他被派驻上海，支持公司在中国战略的实施，即抓住重大发展机遇并加速公司在高增长市场的发展。

空气产品公司还将在当地建立一个大宗液体转运站，为该区域各类商用液态气体客户提供服务。

河南心连心是河南省最大的化肥生产企业，亦是全国第四大煤基尿素制造商。它是一家以煤炭为原料生产尿素、甲醇和复合肥的企业。河南心连心是中国心连心化肥有限公司（中国心连心）的全资附属子公司。中国心连心是一家于新加坡注册成立，在香港联合交易所和新加坡交易所两地上市的的企业，股票代码分别为01866.HK和B9R.SI。

今天这一订单的签署是继2011年12月空气产品公司赢得的当时授予工业气体公司的全球最大的空分装置长期供气合同后的又一里程碑。在上一份合同中，空气产品公司将为陕西未来能源化工有限公司在陕西榆林建造并运营一座空分设施。该设施包括多套大型空气分离机组，每天可为陕西未来能源的煤化工项目提供12000吨氧气以及吨量级的氮气和压缩干燥空气。这些空气分离机组计划在2014年投入运行。

自1987年以来，空气产品公司就已经在中国开展业务，是首批在中国投资的跨国工业气体公司。目前，公司在中国拥有40多家公司，50多处生产设施以及2400多名员工，建立了坚实的市场基础，为各行各业提供服务。

关于空气产品公司
空气产品公司（Air Products, 纽约证券交易所代码：APD）提供空分、工艺和特种气体，功能材料，相关设备及技术。70多年来，空气产品公司一直帮助客户提高生产效率和能源效益，实现可持续发展。拥有18000多名员工的空气产品公司，在全球40多个国家和地区开展业务，为能源、环境和新兴市场，包括半导体材料、加氢炼化、煤气化、天然气液化以及先进的涂料和粘合剂等，提供创新型的解决方案。2011财年度，空气产品公司的销售额达101亿美元。欲获得更多信息，请登陆公司网站：www.airproducts.com。

注释：此新闻稿中可能包含1995年《私人证券诉讼改革法案》中所界定的一些前瞻性陈述。这些前瞻性陈述基于本新闻稿发布日期时管理层关于重大风险因素的预期和假设所作出。由于管理层可能没有预期到一些因素，请以实际情况为准，这些因素包括公司10K表中的风险因素，因为本财年已于2011年9月30日结束。

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Air Products Wins Long-Term Supply Contract for Xinlianxin in Chinachina

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Air Products (NYSE: APD) today announced it has signed a long-term contract with Henan Xinlianxin Fertilizer (Xinlianxin) and will build, own and operate an air separation unit (ASU) and integrated gas liquefier in Henan Province, China. The ASU will produce approximately 2,000 tons per day (TPD) of gaseous oxygen for Xinlianxin’s expanding fertilizer plant in Xinxiang. The liquefier will produce over 250 TPD of liquid products, namely oxygen, nitrogen, and argon, for the region’s growing merchant gases market. The Air Products ASU and liquefier are to be onstream in 2013.

“We are pleased to be supplying Xinlianxin’s tonnage industrial gas needs for its fertilizer plant expansion. Our ASU product offering of this specific size was the right solution for the customer’s needs. This is the first time Xinlianxin has contracted with a third-party to supply industrial gases, and we are honored by that trust,” said Steve Jones, Air Products’ China president. “From a merchant gases opportunity, this location meets Air Products’ strategic goals in two ways. First, the facility’s liquefier piggybacks on the ASU location to provide for integrated and efficient production of liquid gas products. Secondly, it will make Air Products the first global industrial gas producer in this market. The location is within a key region that Air Products believes will grow in industry segments we already serve globally including chemicals, electronics, fabrication and glass.”

“Air Products’ investment in Xinxiang brings a long-term and strategic partnership with Xinlianxin,” said Liu Xingxu, chairman and general manager of Xinlianxin. “The collaboration will help Xinlianxin to improve efficiency, reduce cost and sharpen its competitiveness. It is a win-win deal for both companies.”

The ASU train will include design enhancements to minimize operating costs through energy efficiency. Technology advancements and other productivity improvements support Air Products’ overall sustainability goals of reducing energy consumption and emissions. “Our goal is always to provide our worldwide customers with the lowest cost and newest advanced technology ASU facilities which offer energy efficiencies that benefit their production operations and the environment,” said Jones, a member of the company’s Corporate Executive Committee who is based in Shanghai as part of Air Products’ corporate strategy to support significant growth opportunities and accelerate the company’s development in emerging markets.

Air Products will also locate a liquid bulk terminal facility at this location to serve the varied liquid gas merchant customers in the region.

Xinlianxin is the largest fertilizer producer in Henan Province and the fourth largest coal based urea producer in China. Xinlianxin is a producer of urea, methanol and compound fertilizer using coal as a feedstock. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of China XLX Fertilizer Ltd., a Singapore-registered company listed on both the Singapore Stock Exchange (stock code: B9R.SI) and the main board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (stock code: 01866.HK).

Today’s China contract award news follows Air Products’ December 2011 announcement of a long-term contract for the largest single on-site ASU ever awarded to an industrial gas company. The facility, to be built, owned and operated by Air Products for Shaanxi Future Energy Chemical Co., Ltd., will be located in Yulin, Shaanxi Province, China. It will include multiple ASU trains and produce 12,000 TPD of oxygen and significant tonnage volumes of nitrogen and compressed dry air for Shaanxi’s coal chemical plant. The Air Products ASUs are to be commercial in 2014.

Air Products has been operating in China since 1987 and was one of the first multinational industrial gas corporations to invest in the country. With over 40 operating entities, 50 production facilities and 2,200 employees, the company has already established a strong market position in China, serving a broad range of industries.

Air Products (NYSE:APD) provides atmospheric, process and specialty gases; performance materials; equipment; and technology. For over 70 years, the company has enabled customers to become more productive, energy efficient and sustainable. More than 18,000 employees in over 40 countries supply innovative solutions to the energy, environment and emerging markets. These include semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, coal gasification, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced coatings and adhesives. In fiscal 2011, Air Products had sales of $10.1 billion. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.

NOTE: This release may contain forward-looking statements within the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s reasonable expectations and assumptions as of the date of this release regarding important risk factors. Actual performance and financial results may differ materially from projections and estimates expressed in the forward-looking statements because of many factors not anticipated by management, including risk factors described in the Company’s Form 10K for its fiscal year ended September 30, 2011.

Air Products Completes Sale of Amines Business to Taminco

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400

Air Products (NYSE: APD) today said it has completed the previously announced sale of its Amines business for $211 million to Taminco, one of the world's largest producers of methylamines and methylamine derivatives.

"We are pleased to complete this sale to Taminco at a price consistent with our expectations. This sale is another example of us moving toward becoming a more focused, less cyclical and higher growth company. We thank all of the employees involved for their hard work in improving the business and completing this sale," said John Jones, Air Products' chairman and chief executive officer.

The sale of the amines business, which generated approximately $310 million in revenues in fiscal year 2006, includes production facilities located in Pace, Fla.; St. Gabriel, La.; and Camaçari, Brazil. The approximately 225 employees directly associated with this business will continue with Taminco, which has plans to open an office in the Lehigh Valley area. The amines business produces methylamines and higher amines products used globally in many household, industrial and agricultural products. For more information on Taminco, visit www.Taminco.com.

Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in technology, energy, healthcare and industrial markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of products, services and solutions, providing atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials and chemical intermediates. Founded in 1940, Air Products has built leading positions in key growth markets such as semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, home healthcare services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced coatings and adhesives. The company is recognized for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment and is listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability and FTSE4Good Indices. The company has annual revenues of $8.1 billion, operations in over 30 countries, and over 20,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.

NOTE: This release may contain forward-looking statements. Actual results could vary materially, due to changes in current expectations.

Air Products to Sell Amines Business to Taminco

Wed, 23 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0400

Air Products (NYSE:APD) today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its amines business to Taminco, one of the world's largest producers of methylamines and methylamine derivatives. The sale is part of Air Products' ongoing portfolio management activities intended to make the company a more focused, less cyclical and higher growth company.

The sale of the amines business, which generated approximately $310 million in revenues in fiscal year 2006, includes production facilities located in Pace, Fla.; St. Gabriel, La.; and Camaçari, Brazil. The amines business produces methylamines and higher amines products used globally in many household, industrial and agricultural products.

"We are extremely pleased to be making this sale to Taminco. We said in March that this business is an attractive asset for the right owner, and we would only sell it to a buyer who appreciated that value. This is a good fit for Taminco, who recognized the improvements we made in the business and the quality of our employees," said John Jones, Air Products' chairman and CEO. There are approximately 225 employees directly associated with this business and all will continue with Taminco.

"Acquiring the amines activities from Air Products is a unique opportunity for Taminco. The businesses are very complementary, focusing on similar markets in different regions, with leading market positions and the same technology base." said Pol Vanderhaeghen, Taminco's CEO. "We want to share our excitement with every employee of Air Products who will join us from around the world. Also, the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania seems to be a perfect location for us to open a new office."

Air Products and Taminco expect the sale, which is subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions, to be completed by the end of September.

About Air Products

Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in technology, energy, healthcare and industrial markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of products, services and solutions, providing atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials and chemical intermediates. Founded in 1940, Air Products has built leading positions in key growth markets such as semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, home healthcare services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced coatings and adhesives. The company is recognized for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment and is listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability and FTSE4Good Indices. The company has annual revenues of $8.1 billion, operations in over 30 countries, and over 20,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.

About Taminco

Taminco is one of the world's largest producers of methylamines, a key building block for pharmaceutical and chemical industries. Taminco also specializes in methylamine derivatives and serves industries such as agrochemicals, biocides, animal feed additives, rubber processing, performance solvents, water and gas treatment and surfactants. Taminco was founded in 2003, after separating from UCB, its previous parent company. Since then, Taminco has acquired the methylamines and derivatives business of Air Products in Europe, together with the contracts and commercial obligations for methylamines and choline chloride from Akzo Nobel growing the company from 180 million € in 2003 to 264 million € in 2005. Taminco employs about 460 people and is headquartered in Gent, Belgium. The company has 15 sales offices worldwide and three production sites in Gent (Belgium), Leuna (Germany) and Shanghai (China). For more information, visit www.Taminco.com.

NOTE: This release may contain forward-looking statements. Actual results could vary materially, due to changes in current expectations.

Taminco Contact:
Pol Vanderhaeghen
Tel: +32 9 254 15 80
E-mail: pol.vanderhaeghen@taminco.com

Air Products Announces Planned Closure Of Converted Products Fertilizer Manufacturing Operations At Pace, Florida

Thu, 22 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0500

Air Products (NYSE:APD) announced today that it will permanently close its converted products fertilizer operations at Pace, Fl. by the end of December 2005. Air Products had been unsuccessful in finding a buyer to purchase the operation, which manufactured ammonium nitrate prills, ammonium nitrate solution and nitric acid products. Employees and customers impacted by this closure have already been informed.

"The fertilizer industry is a very competitive business, with a changing regulatory environment and global competition with access to offshore natural gas derived raw materials, such as ammonia, which made it difficult to sustain a profitable business," said Geoff Ingham, business director–Amines for Air Products. "We had been attempting to sell this operation for some time and unfortunately were not able to do so."

Approximately 35 employees and 5 to10 outside contractors are impacted by the converted products closure.

No other businesses at the site are impacted by this decision, and the Pace facility will continue to make amines products. Pace produces over 40 amines products, which find application in more than 100 additional everyday consumer products. There is also a hydrogen truck terminal, an R&D pilot plant, and utilities complex at Pace.

Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in technology, energy, healthcare and industrial markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of products, services and solutions, providing atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials and chemical intermediates. Founded in 1940, Air Products has built leading positions in key growth markets such as semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, home healthcare services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced coatings and adhesives. The company is recognized for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment and is listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability and FTSE4Good Indices. The company has annual revenues of $8.1 billion, operations in over 30 countries,and over 20,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.

NOTE: This release may contain forward-looking statements. Actual results could vary materially, due to changes in current expectations.

Syngenta Invests in ExStream™ Emissions Control Solution

Mon, 26 Jul 2004 00:00:00 -0400

One of the world's leading agribusinesses, Syngenta, is investing in state of the art cryogenic emissions control technology, developed by Air Products, as part of its commitment to environmental best practice.

Syngenta is a market leader in crop protection and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market. Like many manufacturers in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, solvents or volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are used as part of some production processes.

Amid tightening environmental legislation, the company is investing in a new emissions control system, CryoCondap® ExStream™, to recover VOCs from process gas streams to near 100% efficiency. The compact system is capable of recovering even the most complex VOCs at low gas flow rates, below 300 Nm³/h. The system can also be easily adapted on site to recover different VOCs at varying freezing temperatures and concentrations.

Mark Northwood, Air Products' commercial manager, for cryogenic applications in the UK, said:

"Legislation is a key driver for solvent-using industries, to minimise air pollution and ensure they can meet tough emissions limits now and in the future. Our ExStream™ technology is capable of near zero efficiency at low gas flow rates and therefore represents an ideal solution."

While keeping up with changing legislation is important, Syngenta's decision to invest in cryogenic abatement technology reflects the company's commitment to enhancing sustainability and caring for the environment in the longer term.

Syngenta were impressed with Air Products' knowledge of working with difficult solvents and their ability to demonstrate the efficiency of the ExStream™ solution in laboratory trials at an early stage. In particular, they were impressed with the scope the solution allows for enhancing the sustainability of our processes, by allowing for solvent reuse.

For more information about cryogenic condensation technology, contact Air Products on 0800 3890202, visit www.airproducts.com/epm or email cryoeur@apci.com.

About Air Products
Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in technology, energy, healthcare and industrial markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of products, services and solutions, providing atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials and chemical intermediates.

Founded in 1940, Air Products has built leading positions in key growth markets such as semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, home healthcare services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced coatings and adhesives. The company is recognized for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment. With annual revenues of $6.3 billion and operations in over 30 countries, the company's 18,500 employees build lasting relationships with their customers and communities based on understanding, integrity and passion. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.