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Air Products’ New AP-X® LNG Technology Placed On-Stream at World’s Largest LNG Process Train in Qatar

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:33:55 GMT

Air Products (NYSE: APD), a global leader in liquefied natural gas (LNG) technology, today announced that its new AP-X® liquefaction process technology, which increases single train LNG production capacity over the current generation of LNG process trains by approximately 50 percent, was successfully placed on-stream at the Qatargas 2 Train 4 expansion project.

Air Products Offers Complimentary Webinar on Furnace Atmospheres for Metals Processing Applications

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:05:52 GMT

Recognizing the impact of the economy on companies, Air Products is using digital technology to deliver the first in a series of webinars designed to help metals processors find gas-based solutions that can save money, improve product quality and increase throughput—all while operating safely.

Air Products to Broadcast Third Quarter Earnings Teleconference July 22

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:12:41 GMT

Air Products (NYSE:APD) will release its fiscal 2009 third quarter financial results on Wednesday, July 22, 2009, before the stock market opens.

Air Products’ Leading Proprietary Technology Vital to Algeria’s Largest LNG Facility at Arzew

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:12:11 GMT

Air Products (NYSE: APD) today announced that it signed an agreement with Saipem to provide its proprietary process technology and main cryogenic heat exchanger for Sonatrach’s GNL3Z liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Arzew, Algeria.

Air Products’ Paul Huck Named SFO of the Year by Chemical Week

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:56:09 GMT

Air Products (NYSE:APD) Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Paul Huck was named Senior Financial Officer (SFO) of the Year by Chemical Week Magazine at their 14th Annual SFO Conference held last evening in New York City.

Air Products' 2009 Corporate Responsibility Report Now Available

Thu, 28 May 2009 17:02:23 GMT

Air Products’ (NYSE:APD) 2009 Corporate Responsibility Report is now available at www.airproducts.com/Responsibility/2009CRAR/index.asp.

Air Products’ CEO to Address Goldman Sachs Basic Materials Conference on 4 June

Thu, 28 May 2009 09:40:39 GMT

Air Products (NYSE:APD) announced today that Chairman, President and Chief Executive OfficerJohn E. McGlade will be presenting at the Goldman Sachs Basic Materials Conference in New York on Thursday, June 4, 2009, at 8:00 a.m. EDT.

Air Products’ Hydrogen Technology Fuels 2009 Hydrogen Road Tour

Tue, 26 May 2009 14:56:33 GMT

The 2009 Hydrogen Road Tour begins today, and Air Products’ (NYSE: APD) hydrogen fueling technology will be key to making possible the 1,700-mile start-to-finish hydrogen powered vehicle trek from California to Vancouver, British Columbia.

Air Products and EPRI Working Together on ITM Oxygen Technology for Use in Advanced Clean Power Generation Systems

Thu, 21 May 2009 14:04:33 GMT

Air Products (NYSE: APD) and the ElectricPower Research Institute, Inc. (EPRI) today announced the signing of an agreement which will support Air Products’ ion transport membrane (ITM) development for use in integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC), oxyfuel combustion, and other advanced power generation systems.

Air Products Declares Quarterly Dividend

Thu, 21 May 2009 13:31:17 GMT

LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa.(May 21, 2009) – The Board of Directors of Air Products (NYSE:APD) today declared a quarterly dividend of 45 cents per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on August 10, 2009 to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 1, 2009.

Air Products Brasil’s Bundled Offering a Winner for Long-Term Industrial Gas Supply for Guardian Glass’ New Float Glass Line

Tue, 19 May 2009 15:07:12 GMT

Air Products (NYSE: APD) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Air Products Brasil, has built, placed on stream, and is operating an air separation plant that provides nitrogen and oxygen for Guardian Industries’ new float glass manufacturing plant in Tatui, São Paulo, Brazil.

Air Products Sells Three U.S. Healthcare Businesses to Landauer-Metropolitan

Mon, 18 May 2009 14:49:24 GMT

Air Products (NYSE:APD) today announced it has sold three of its U.S. healthcare businesses to Landauer-Metropolitan, Inc. (LMI), the largest provider of durable medical equipment, respiratory and infusion services in the northeast, based in Mount Vernon, N.Y.

Air Products SunSource™ Solutions Introduced at Thin Film Solar Europe

Mon, 18 May 2009 10:34:09 GMT

Photovoltaic manufacturers that are just getting started or are looking to lower their materials costs can follow the road map laid out by Jeff Handelman, Air Products’ (NYSE:APD) PV general manager, at this year’s Thin Film Solar Europe, May 19-20 in Berlin, Germany.

Air Products Sells Major Portion of U.S. Healthcare Operations to Walgreens

Tue, 05 May 2009 09:17:18 GMT

Air Products (NYSE: APD) today announced it has sold all of its U.S. home infusion therapy services business and some elements of its respiratory and home medical equipment business to OptionCare Enterprises, Inc., a subsidiary of Walgreen Co.

Air Products Showcases Personal Care Polymers at In-Cosmetics 2009

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:10:05 GMT

Personal care formulators can expect enhanced deposition and retention of actives on the skin, as well as excellent sensory benefits, using Air Products’ (NYSE:APD) Intelimer® 8600 Emulsion Polymer, Mona Noor, senior chemist with Air Products, told attendees during an Innovation Seminar at In-Cosmetics in Munich, Germany.

Air Products Reports Fiscal 2009 Second Quarter Earnings

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 06:03:08 GMT

Air Products today reported income from continuing operations of $189 million, or diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.89, for its fiscal second quarter ended March 31, 2009.

Air Products to Build Michigan Hydrogen Plant to Supply Marathon’s Detroit Heavy Oil Upgrade Project

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:29:47 GMT

Air Products (NYSE: APD), the leading global hydrogen provider, today announced the signing of an agreement to construct a hydrogen production facility in Detroit, Mich., for Marathon Petroleum Company LLC, a subsidiary of Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE: MRO).

Air Products to Build Michigan Hydrogen Plant to Supply Marathon’s Detroit Heavy Oil Upgrade Project

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:50:51 GMT

Air Products to Supply CHINT Solar With Bulk and Specialty Gases

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 09:25:40 GMT

Air Products (NYSE:APD) today announced it has signed a gas supply contract to provide bulk and specialty gases to CHINT Solar (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd. (CHINT Solar) at its new thin-film photovoltaic (PV) facility in Binjiang District, Hangzhou, China.

Air Products’ Hydrogen Fueling Technology to Power Nestlé Waters’ Warehouse Forklift Conversion

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 09:26:34 GMT

Air Products (NYSE: APD), a global leader in hydrogen fueling and infrastructure, today announced the signing of a long-term agreement with NestléWaters North America, Inc. to supply hydrogen and hydrogen fueling station technology for Nestlé’s Dallas, Tex. facility, where it will be used to fuel a fleet of approximately 32 Class I hydrogen fuel cell powered forklifts to be used in daily operations.

Air Products’ Hydrogen Fueling Technology Powering Forklifts at Defense Distribution Depot in Pennsylvania

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:55:36 GMT

Air Products (NYSE: APD), a global leader in hydrogen fueling and infrastructure, has installed its hydrogen fueling station technology at the Defense Distribution Depot Susquehanna Pennsylvania (DDSP) in New Cumberland, Pa. and today is powering an overall fleet of 40 hydrogen fuel cell powered forklifts being used in daily warehouse operations.

Air Products’ Proprietary Technology Joins World’s First Full Demonstration of Oxyfuel CO2 Capture and Sequestration at Vattenfall

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 11:05:35 GMT

Air Products (NYSE: APD) today announced it will play a key role in the world's first full demonstration of oxyfuel carbon capture and sequestration with the signing of an agreement with Vattenfall AB, one of Europe's leading energy companies.

Air Products Appoints John Marsland VP and GM of Global Liquid Bulk, Generated Gases, and Helium

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:57:43 GMT

Air Products (NYSE:APD) has named John W. Marsland vice president and general manager, Global Liquid Bulk, Generated Gases, and Helium, effective April 2009.

Air Products’ Technology Key to Long Island’s First Hydrogen Fueling Station in Town of Hempstead Green Energy Initiative

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 10:01:57 GMT

Ground is broken, construction work on Long Island’s first hydrogen fueling station has begun, and this spring Air Products’ (NYSE: APD) fueling technology is scheduled to begin providing three alternative fuels to a fleet of vehicles operated by the Town of Hempstead, New York.

Air Products Announces Executive Management Changes

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:22:27 GMT

Air Products (NYSE:APD) announces several organizational changes, effective April 1, 2009.