Electronics Assembly News Releaseshttp://www.airproducts.com/rss-listings/electronics-assembly.aspxThe Latest Electronics Assembly News Releases from Air Productsen{1C7F832E-D73B-46D3-BA25-1FE777CD8141}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2016/04/0405-air-products-contract-to-supply-semiconductor-packaging-and-test-services-company-in-korea.aspxAir Products Awarded Long-term Contract to Supply Leading Semiconductor Packaging and Test Services Company in South Korea<p>Air Products (NYSE: <a href="/investors/stock-information.aspx" target="_blank">APD</a>) today announced it has been awarded a long-term contract by JCET STATS ChipPAC Korea Ltd. (JSCK), a leading <a href="/industries/Electronics-Assembly.aspx?utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=NR&amp;utm_campaign=fy13-News-Release" target="_blank">semiconductor packaging and test</a> services provider, to supply tonnage quantities of <a href="http://www.airproducts.com/products/Gases/Nitrogen/industry/semiconductor-ic-test-assembly-packaging.aspx?itemId=AB7429B06C4D426682B8A7611BD30BF4" target="_blank">nitrogen</a> to its new production facility in Incheon, South Korea. <br /> <br /> Air Products will build, own and operate a new on-site nitrogen plant&mdash;which is expected to come onstream in 2016&mdash;to produce gaseous nitrogen for JSCK&rsquo;s new facility located in the Yeongjongdo development area of the Incheon Free Economic Zone (IFEZ). Air Products will start supplying JSCK with liquid nitrogen from another one of its facilities beginning the middle of this year.<br /> <br /> &ldquo;We are honored to have been selected to support JSCK&rsquo;s expansion plan and look forward to growing together with our valued customer,&rdquo; said Kyo-Yung Kim, president of Air Products Korea. &ldquo;Air Products has been a leading supplier to electronics customers worldwide thanks to their longstanding trust in our safety and reliability, as well as product and service quality. We will continue to bring innovative and efficient gas solutions to meet market needs.&rdquo; <br /> <br /> STATS ChipPAC is one of the leading semiconductor packaging and test services providers for many leading global customers in the communication, consumer and computing markets and is ranked fourth in the world&rsquo;s packaging market with manufacturing operations in Singapore, South Korea and China. Its new production facility will use Air Products&rsquo; nitrogen for the manufacture of advanced flip chip, wirebond and 3D packaging solutions. <br /> <br /> <strong> About Air Products </strong><br /> Air Products (NYSE:APD) is a world-leading Industrial Gases company celebrating 75 years of operation. The company&rsquo;s core Industrial Gases business provides atmospheric and process gases and related equipment to manufacturing markets, including refining and petrochemical, metals, electronics, and food and beverage. Air Products is also the world&rsquo;s leading supplier of liquefied natural gas process technology and equipment. The company&rsquo;s Materials Technologies business serves the semiconductor, polyurethanes, cleaning and coatings, and adhesives industries.<br /> <br /> The company had fiscal 2015 sales of $9.9 billion and was ranked number 284 on the Fortune 500 annual list of public companies. Approximately 20,000 employees in 50 countries strive to make Air Products the world&rsquo;s safest and best performing Industrial Gases company, providing sustainable offerings and excellent service to all customers. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.airproducts.com">www.airproducts.com</a>.<br /> <br /> <em> 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&rsquo;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&rsquo;s Form 10K for its fiscal year ended September 30, 2015. </em></p>Tue, 05 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400{D7351936-8519-4939-873F-72D2E0B9E22B}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2016/02/0215-air-products-announces-north-american-price-increase-for-liquid-and-bulk-industrial-gases.aspxAir Products Announces North American Price Increase for Liquid and Bulk Industrial Gas Products<p>Effective March 1, 2016, or as contracts permit, Air Products (NYSE: <a href="/investors/stock-information.aspx" target="_blank">APD</a>) will increase product pricing and monthly service charges for merchant customers in North America. The pricing adjustments include increases of:</p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Up to 20% for liquid argon</li> <li>Up to 15% for liquid and bulk hydrogen</li> <li>Up to 10% for liquid oxygen, liquid nitrogen, liquid and bulk helium, and liquid carbon dioxide&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>Some price adjustments may be outside of these ranges based on specific situations.<br /> &nbsp; &nbsp;<br /> These adjustments are in response to the cost impact associated with the significant slowdown in the steel market, and increasing operational and delivery costs associated with specific regional supply and demand imbalances in order to meet customer needs. In addition to covering increases in operating expenses, Air Products continues to make significant investments aimed at improving the reliability, security, safety, and the efficiency of its operations.<br /> <br /> <em>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&rsquo;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&rsquo;s Form 10K for its fiscal year ended September 30, 2015.</em></p>Mon, 15 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500{03FE0D8D-5EEA-4783-A2C2-1562184A21BF}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2015/09/0914-air-products-announces-north-american-price-increase-for-liquid-and-bulk-industrial-gases.aspxAir Products Announces North American Price Increase for Liquid and Bulk Industrial Gas Products<p>Effective October 1, 2015, or as contracts permit, Air Products (NYSE: <a href="/investors/stock-information.aspx" target="_blank">APD</a>) will increase product pricing and monthly service charges for merchant customers in North America. The pricing adjustments include increases of:</p> <ul> <li>Up to 20% for liquid <a href="/products/Gases/Argon.aspx?utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=NR&amp;utm_campaign=fy13-News-Release" target="_blank">argon</a> and liquid <a href="/products/Gases/Carbon-Dioxide.aspx?utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=NR&amp;utm_campaign=fy13-News-Release" target="_blank">carbon dioxide</a></li> <li>Up to 15% for liquid <a href="/products/Gases/Oxygen.aspx?utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=NR&amp;utm_campaign=fy13-News-Release" target="_blank">oxygen</a>, liquid <a href="/products/Gases/Nitrogen.aspx?utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=NR&amp;utm_campaign=fy13-News-Release" target="_blank">nitrogen</a>, liquid and bulk <a href="/products/Gases/Hydrogen.aspx?utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=NR&amp;utm_campaign=fy13-News-Release" target="_blank">hydrogen</a>&nbsp;</li> <li>Up to 10% for liquid and bulk <a href="/products/Gases/Helium.aspx?utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=NR&amp;utm_campaign=fy13-News-Release" target="_blank">helium</a>&nbsp;</li> <li>Up to 10% for tank monthly service charges</li> </ul> Some price adjustments may be outside of these ranges based on specific situations. <div>&nbsp; <div> <p>These price adjustments are in response to rising costs and will also support continued investments to improve the reliability, security, safety, and efficiency of operations.</p> <p><em>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&rsquo;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&rsquo;s Form 10K for its fiscal year ended September 30, 2014. </em></p> </div> </div>Mon, 14 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400{2889ECBE-33AF-4C86-AF33-3A9EB273BECB}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2014/12/1215-air-products-helps-industries-maintain-safety-and-product-quality-with-new-inerting-microsite.aspxAir Products Helps Numerous Industries Maintain Safety and Product Quality with New Inerting, Blanketing and Purging Microsite<p><img width="216" height="263" style="float: left; margin-left: 6px; margin-right: 6px;" alt="Air Products' inerting, blanketing and purging microsite" align="left" src="/~/media/Images/inline/Company/news-center/2014/2014-12-15-inerting-microsite.jpg?la=en" />As evidenced by one of the best safety records in the industrial gas industry, Air Products (NYSE:<a href="/investors/stock-information.aspx" target="_blank">APD</a>) believes nothing is more important than safety. In this spirit, the company has launched a new microsite to help a variety of industries protect the safety of their people and equipment, as well as maintain the quality of their products, with <a href="http://www.airproducts.com/Microsites/purging-inerting-blanketing.aspx?utm_campaign=NAM15_CPI_%20NewsRelease_Inerting&amp;utm_source=InertingMicrosite&amp;utm_medium=PR" target="_blank">nitrogen solutions for inerting, blanketing and purging</a>. <br /> <br /> The new microsite compiles in one place a range of technical and safety-related information&mdash;including videos, articles, mobile apps and more&mdash;to assist various industries in applying the best safety practices and selecting the optimum system for inerting, blanketing and purging in their own operations. The microsite describes many different methods to accomplish blanketing or purging of flammable or combustible materials and helps users choose the optimal method to meet their specific needs while minimizing their gas usage. <br /> <br /> In addition, Air Products can perform calculations ranging from mixture flammability and critical oxygen concentration limits using proprietary software to a full computational fluid dynamics (CFD) study. With over 20 years of experience in computational chemistry, CFD, process modeling, and optimization, the company can help customers determine safe operational conditions and recommend a solution to meet their needs. <br /> <br /> Air Products offers a complete range of nitrogen <a href="/products/Gases/supply-options.aspx?utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=NR&amp;utm_campaign=fy13-News-Release" target="_blank">supply options</a>, ranging from delivered liquid to on-site nitrogen generation, to match each customer&rsquo;s specific requirements. The company&rsquo;s engineers have the technical know-how and applications experience necessary to recommend the most efficient and cost-effective supply mode based on a customer&rsquo;s volume, pressure, purity level, flow rate and operating pattern. <br /> <br /> To learn more about Air Products&rsquo; nitrogen solutions for inerting, blanketing and purging, visit the new microsite at <a href="http://www.airproducts.com/inert2" target="_blank">www.airproducts.com/inert2</a>. &nbsp;&nbsp;<br /> <br /> <strong>About Air Products</strong> <br /> Air Products (NYSE:APD) is a leading industrial gases company. For nearly 75 years, the company has provided atmospheric, process and specialty gases, and related equipment to manufacturing markets including metals, food and beverage, refining and petrochemical, and natural gas liquefaction. Air Products&rsquo; materials technologies segment serves the semiconductor, polyurethanes, cleaning and coatings, and adhesives industries. Over 20,000 employees in 50 countries are working to make Air Products the world&rsquo;s safest and best performing industrial gases company, providing sustainable offerings and excellent service to all customers. In fiscal 2014, Air Products had sales of $10.4 billion and was ranked number 276 on the Fortune 500 annual list of public companies. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.airproducts.com">www.airproducts.com</a>. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>Mon, 15 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500{637BCAE6-2138-4059-9F17-0BD1B2C52BF7}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2014/11/1112-air-products-xian-site-onstream-to-supply-samsung-electronics.aspxAir Products Xi’an Site Onstream to Supply Samsung Electronics’ Advanced Memory Fabs<p>Air Products (NYSE:<a href="/investors/stock-information.aspx" target="_blank">APD</a>) today announced its site in the Xi&rsquo;an High-tech Zone (XHTZ), Shaanxi Province, China, recently celebrated being brought fully onstream to supply bulk gases to Samsung Electronics&rsquo; advanced semiconductor fabs, which represent one of Samsung&rsquo;s largest overseas investments and the most advanced fabs in China. Air Products facility had begun operations at XHTZ earlier this year. <br /> <br /> <img width="215" height="161" style="float: left; margin-left: 6px; margin-right: 6px;" alt="LOX tank" src="/~/media/Images/inline/Company/news-center/2014/2014-11-12-lox-tank.jpg?la=en" aligh="left" />&ldquo;We are honored to have been awarded major contracts from our long-standing and strategic customer to support their business growth and development in western China,&rdquo; said Kyo-Yung Kim, president of Air Products Korea, who also oversees the company&rsquo;s electronics investment in the XHTZ, at the site opening ceremony. &ldquo;The opening of our Xi&rsquo;an site marks a significant milestone for Air Products in China and in the electronics industry. The production facilities and associated infrastructure have been brought onstream on schedule with proven safety performance. It demonstrates Air Products&rsquo; world-leading expertise and experience in serving the semiconductor and electronics industries with safety, reliability and operational excellence.&rdquo; <br /> <br /> The 55,000-square-meter site currently houses two large air separation units and a hydrogen plant which supply ultra-high purity nitrogen and other bulk gases including oxygen, argon, hydrogen, helium and compressed dry air to Samsung Electronics&rsquo; Fab One. New bulk specialty gas and chemical delivery systems have also been constructed and are fully operational to serve the fab. More large air separation units will be built at the site to support future needs. <br /> <br /> &rdquo;Thanks to Air Products&rsquo; profound expertise and timely and smooth supply to our fab, we have achieved differentiated competitiveness in the market and fulfilled the common dream of building the &ldquo;21st Century Electronics Silk Road&rdquo; in Xi&rsquo;an,&rdquo; commented Samsung&rsquo;s spokesperson. &ldquo;We look forward to deepening the partnership with Air Products in our new voyage.&rdquo; <br /> <br /> Air Products was awarded a bulk gas supply contract from Samsung Electronics in 2012, followed by another one to design and construct complete bulk specialty gas and chemical delivery systems for the fabs in XHTZ. <br /> <br /> The memory products produced from the fabs will be widely used in portable devices such as smart phones, tablet computers, digital cameras, USB drive and other consumer electronics markets where China represents a major market. <br /> <br /> <strong>About Air Products</strong> <br /> Air Products (NYSE:APD) is a leading industrial gases company. For nearly 75 years, the company has provided atmospheric, process and specialty gases, and related equipment to manufacturing markets including metals, food and beverage, refining and petrochemical, and natural gas liquefaction. Air Products&rsquo; materials technologies segment serves the semiconductor, polyurethanes, cleaning and coatings, and adhesives industries. Over 20,000 employees in 50 countries are working to make Air Products the world&rsquo;s safest and best performing industrial gases company, providing sustainable offerings and excellent service to all customers. In fiscal 2014, Air Products had sales of $10.4 billion and was ranked number 276 on the Fortune 500 annual list of public companies. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.airproducts.com">www.airproducts.com</a>. &nbsp;</p>Wed, 12 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0500{16A84140-45AE-4279-BD42-68583714178B}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2014/11/1112-air-products-xian-site-onstream-to-supply-samsung-electronics-chinese.aspx空气产品公司西安工厂正式投产为三星电子芯片厂提供气体和服务<p>中国西安(2014年11月12日) - 美国财富500强、全球领先的工业气体与材料技术供应商空气产品公司(Air Products,纽约证券交易所代码:APD)近日为其坐落于陕西西安高新技术开发区的气体工厂举行了开业典礼,庆祝工厂全面投产,为三星电子位于开发区的芯片厂提供大宗气体。该芯片厂是三星最大的海外投资项目,也是中国最先进的半导体工厂。空气产品公司工厂已于今年早些时候启动运营。 <br /> <br /> <img width="215" height="161" style="float: left; margin-left: 6px; margin-right: 6px;" alt="LOX tank" src="/~/media/Images/inline/Company/news-center/2014/2014-11-12-lox-tank.jpg?la=en" aligh="left" />空气产品公司韩国区总裁兼高新技术开发区电子业务投资负责人金教永先生在工厂开业典礼上表示:&ldquo;我们非常荣幸获得了我们长期战略性客户的重要合同以支持其在中国西部的业务拓展。西安工厂的开业是空气产品公司在中国以及电子行业的一个重大里程碑。我们的生产设施和相关的基础设施都已经安全、按时地投入了运营。它证明了我们在半导体和电子产业拥有全球领先的专长和经验,可以确保这些设施安全、可靠和卓越地运营。&rdquo; <br /> <br /> 西安工厂占地面积为5万5千平方米,目前建有两座大型空气分离装置和一座氢气发生装置,为三星电子一期芯片厂供应超高纯氮气和其它大宗气体包括氧气、氩气、氢气、氦气以及压缩干燥空气。新的大宗特气和化学品输送系统也已建成并开始为芯片厂服务。未来工厂将建更多的大型空气分离装置以满足发展的需求。 <br /> <br /> 三星电子发言人表示:&ldquo;非常感谢空气产品公司利用其深厚的专长,为我们及时、平稳地供应气体,帮助我们取得了差异化的市场竞争力,并实现了在西安打造21世纪电子丝路的共同梦想。我们期待在新的旅程中进一步加深与空气产品公司的合作。&rdquo; <br /> <br /> 空气产品公司于2012年获得为三星电子位于西安高新技术区的芯片厂提供大宗气体的合同。之后,公司又获得一项合同,为芯片厂设计并建造全套大宗特气和化学品输送系统。 <br /> <br /> 三星西安项目的芯片产品将被广泛应用于便携式设备,如智能手机、平板电脑、数码相机、USB存储器等。中国是这些消费电子产品的重要市场。 <br /> <br /> <strong>关于空气产品公司</strong> <br /> 空气产品公司(Air Products, 纽约证券交易所代码:APD)是一家领先的工业气体公司。近75年来,该公司为金属、食品与饮料、炼油与石化和天然气液化等制造产业提供空分、工艺和特种气体,以及相关的设备。空气产品公司的材料技术业务板块服务于半导体、聚氨酯、清洁剂与涂料和添加剂行业。其遍布全球50多个国家和地区的逾2万名员工为所有客户提供可持续性的产品和解决方案,以及卓越的服务,致力于将空气产品公司打造成世界最安全和业绩最佳的工业气体公司。2014财年度,空气产品公司的销售额为104亿美元,在美国上市公司财富500强中排名第276位。欲获得更多信息,请登陆公司中文网站:<a href="http://www.airproducts.com.cn">www.airproducts.com.cn</a>。 </p> <p>***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2013年9月30日结束。 </p>Wed, 12 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0500{971077A0-BCE9-4A28-925B-49658F00347E}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2014/11/1112-air-products-xian-site-onstream-to-supply-samsung-electronics-chinese-english.aspxAir Products Xi’an Site Onstream to Supply Samsung Electronics’ Advanced Memory Fabs<p>Air Products (NYSE:<a href="/investors/stock-information.aspx" target="_blank">APD</a>), a US Fortune 500 company and a leading global industrial gases and materials technologies supplier, today announced its site in the Xi&rsquo;an High-tech Zone (XHTZ), Shaanxi Province, China, had recently celebrated being brought fully onstream to supply bulk gases to Samsung Electronics&rsquo; advanced semiconductor fabs which represent one of its largest overseas investments and the most advanced fabs in China. Air Products facility had begun operations at XHTZ earlier this year. <br /> <br /> <img width="215" height="161" style="float: left; margin-left: 6px; margin-right: 6px;" alt="LOX tank" src="/~/media/Images/inline/Company/news-center/2014/2014-11-12-lox-tank.jpg?la=en" aligh="left" />&ldquo;We are honored to have been awarded major contracts from our long-standing and strategic customer to support their business growth and development in western China,&rdquo; said Kyo-Yung Kim, president of Air Products Korea, who also oversees the company&rsquo;s electronics investment in the XHTZ, at the site opening ceremony. &ldquo;The opening of our Xi&rsquo;an site marks a significant milestone for Air Products in China and in the electronics industry. The production facilities and associated infrastructure have been brought onstream on schedule with proven safety performance. It demonstrates Air Products&rsquo; world-leading expertise and experience in serving the semiconductor and electronics industry with safety, reliability and operational excellence.&rdquo; <br /> <br /> The 55,000-square-meter site currently houses two large air separation units and a hydrogen plant which supply ultra-high purity nitrogen and other bulk gases including oxygen, argon, hydrogen, helium and compressed dry air to Samsung Electronics&rsquo; Fab One. New bulk specialty gas and chemical delivery systems have also been constructed and are fully operational to serve the fab. More large air separation units will be built at the site to support future needs. <br /> <br /> &rdquo;Thanks to Air Products&rsquo; profound expertise and timely and smooth supply to our fab, we have achieved differentiated competitiveness in the market and fulfilled the common dream of building the &ldquo;21st Century Electronics Silk Road&rdquo; in Xi&rsquo;an,&rdquo; commented Samsung&rsquo;s spokesperson. &ldquo;We look forward to deepening the partnership with Air Products in our new voyage.&rdquo; <br /> <br /> Air Products was awarded a bulk gas supply contract from Samsung Electronics in 2012, followed by another one to design and construct complete bulk specialty gas and chemical delivery systems for the fabs in XHTZ. <br /> <br /> The memory products produced from the fabs will be widely used in portable devices such as smart phones, tablet computers, digital cameras, USB drive and other consumer electronics markets where China represents a major market. <br /> <br /> <strong>About Air Products</strong> <br /> Air Products (NYSE:APD) is a leading industrial gases company. For nearly 75 years, the company has provided atmospheric, process and specialty gases, and related equipment to manufacturing markets including metals, food and beverage, refining and petrochemical, and natural gas liquefaction. Air Products&rsquo; materials technologies segment serves the semiconductor, polyurethanes, cleaning and coatings, and adhesives industries. Over 20,000 employees in 50 countries are working to make Air Products the world&rsquo;s safest and best performing industrial gases company, providing sustainable offerings and excellent service to all customers. In fiscal 2014, Air Products had sales of $10.4 billion and was ranked number 276 on the Fortune 500 annual list of public companies. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.airproducts.com">www.airproducts.com</a>. &nbsp;</p>Wed, 12 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0500{DE56226D-4E9E-4E12-9DB3-5A3AC5B6E355}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2014/09/0915-air-products-announces-north-american-price-increase-for-liquid-and-bulk-industiral-gases.aspxAir Products Announces North American Price Increase for Liquid and Bulk Industrial Gas Products<p>Effective October 1, 2014, or as contracts permit, Air Products (NYSE: APD) will increase product pricing and monthly service charges for merchant customers in North America. The pricing adjustments include increases of: </p> <ul> <li>Up to 15% for liquid oxygen, liquid nitrogen, liquid and bulk hydrogen, helium and bulk carbon monoxide</li> <li>Up to 20% for liquid carbon dioxide</li> <li>Up to 25% for liquid argon</li> </ul> <p>Some price adjustments may be outside of these ranges based on other specific situations. <br /> <br /> The price adjustments are in response to several factors including supply and demand imbalances which drive-up production and product distribution costs, increases in operating expenses for natural gas and electrical power, plant maintenance, and employee labor and benefits. Additionally, Air Products continues to make significant investment in infrastructure, technologies, and productivity programs aimed at improving the reliability, safety, and cost efficiency of its operations. <br /> <br /> <em>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&rsquo;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&rsquo;s Form 10K for its fiscal year ended September 30, 2013. </em></p>Mon, 15 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0400{95C5DD8A-E1DD-4270-A741-E3F5B5535D82}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2013/09/0916-air-products-announces-price-increase-for-liquid-and-bulk-industrial-gas-products.aspxAir Products Announces North American Price Increase for Liquid and Bulk Industrial Gas Products<p style="margin: 0in 0.25in 0pt 0in;">Effective October 1, 2013, or as contracts permit, Air Products (NYSE: APD) will increase product pricing and monthly charges for merchant customers in North America. The pricing adjustments include increases of: </p> <p style="margin: 0in 0.25in 0pt 0in;">&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li> <div style="margin: 0in 0.25in 0pt 0in;">Up to 12% for liquid oxygen, liquid nitrogen, and liquid carbon dioxide. </div> </li> <li> <div style="margin: 0in 0.25in 0pt 0in;">Up to 20% for liquid argon, liquid and bulk hydrogen, and bulk carbon monoxide.</div> </li> <li> <div style="margin: 0in 0.25in 0pt 0in;">Liquid and bulk helium pricing adjustments will be determined on a contract by contract basis.</div> </li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in 0.25in 0pt 0in;">Some price adjustments may be outside of these ranges based on other specific situations. </p> <p style="margin: 0in 0.25in 0pt 0in;">The revised prices are in response to various factors, including supply and demand imbalances, that are driving up production and delivery costs, and increases in operating expenses such as employee labor and benefits, natural gas and energy, and maintenance. Air Products continues to make significant investments in infrastructure, technologies, and productivity programs aimed at improving the reliability, safety, and cost efficiency of its operations. <br /> <br /> <span class="notes">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&rsquo;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&rsquo;s Form 10K for its fiscal year ended September 30, 2012.</span></p>Mon, 16 Sep 2013 00:00:00 -0400{207A3B55-1F8A-4FC5-92AC-3D36E498F032}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2013/04/0416-air-products-announces-price-increase-for-liquid-and-bulk-industrial-gas-products.aspxAir Products Announces North American Price Increase for Liquid and Bulk Industrial Gas Products<p>Effective, May 1, 2013, or as contracts permit, Air Products (NYSE: APD) will increase product pricing and monthly charges for merchant customers in North America. The pricing adjustments include increases of up to 10% for liquid argon, liquid oxygen, liquid nitrogen, liquid and bulk hydrogen, bulk carbon monoxide, and liquid carbon dioxide. Some price adjustments may be outside of these ranges based on other specific situations. <br /> <br /> The revised prices are in response to various supply and demand product imbalances which have led to increased costs in nearly every aspect of producing and delivering industrial gases. Additionally, Air Products has been impacted by higher energy costs from utility companies and higher distribution costs. <br /> <br /> <span class="notes">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&rsquo;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&rsquo;s Form 10K for its fiscal year ended September 30, 2012. </span></p>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400{26BBA988-8787-44D3-AB4B-59CF7EB2CC93}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2013/03/0313-air-products-launches-new-microsite-for-hydrogen-users.aspxAir Products Launches New Microsite for Hydrogen Users<p>Air Products (NYSE:<a target="_blank" href="/investors/stock-information.aspx?utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=NR&amp;utm_campaign=fy13-News-Release">APD</a>)―the world's leading&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="/products/Gases/Hydrogen.aspx?utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=NR&amp;utm_campaign=fy13-News-Release">hydrogen</a> supplier and operator of the world's <a target="_blank" href="http://www.airproducts.com/microsite/h2-pipeline/index.asp?utm_source=redirect&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=h2pipeline">largest hydrogen distribution network</a>―has developed a new microsite designed to help hydrogen users improve efficiency and lower overall costs. The dedicated website is loaded with information and tools to aid hydrogen users in selecting the most cost-effective gas supply option for their specific operation, as well as help them increase process efficiency, optimize gas usage, and improve safety. <br /> <br /> Air Products&rsquo;&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.airproducts.com/H2support">hydrogen support&nbsp;website</a> explains the range of gas supply options available from the company, including: </p> <ul> <li><a target="_blank" href="/~/media/downloads/data-sheets/C/en-cryoease-microbulk-solutions-for-hydrogen-and-helium-237-10-009-US.pdf?utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=NR&amp;utm_campaign=fy13-News-Release&la=en">CryoEase&reg; microbulk solution</a>&nbsp;for smaller volume users, which is an alternative to traditional cylinder supply that eliminates the hassle of cylinder handling and the supply interruption that occurs during cylinder change-outs; </li> <li><a target="_blank" href="/products/Gases/supply-options/bulk-deliveries-and-storage-systems.aspx?utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=NR&amp;utm_campaign=fy13-News-Release">Gaseous and liquid bulk</a>&nbsp;hydrogen for larger volume users, which is delivered by tanker or trailer and stored on a customer&rsquo;s site;. </li> <li><a target="_blank" href="/~/media/Files/PDF/products/prism-hydrogen-generation.pdf?utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=NR&amp;utm_campaign=fy13-News-Release&la=en">PRISM&reg; hydrogen generation systems</a>, which enable on-site gas production for a more reliable, uninterrupted gas supply; </li> <li><a href="/~/media/downloads/h/hydrogen-support-microsite/en-cryogenic-hydrogen-compressor-system.pdf?la=en" target="_blank">Cryogenic Hydrogen Compressor</a>&nbsp;system for high-pressure hydrogen, which is a load-following system that closely matches output to changing demand requirements; and </li> <li><a target="_blank" href="/products/Gases/supply-options/temporary-emergency-gas-services.aspx?utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=NR&amp;utm_campaign=fy13-News-Release">Air Products Express Services</a>, which is a fast and flexible option for short-term or emergency hydrogen supply. </li> </ul> <p>The dedicated website contains contact information so hydrogen users can reach experienced Air Products engineers who can recommend the most efficient and cost-effective supply mode based on their volume, pressure, purity level, flow rate, and operating pattern. <br /> <br /> The hydrogen support website also hosts interactive conversion tools, including Air Products&rsquo; new <a target="_blank" href="http://www.airproducts.com/microsite/2013_mobile_apps/index.asp?utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=NR&amp;utm_campaign=fy13-News-Release">Gas Converter mobile app</a>, which quickly converts weight and volume measures for hydrogen and other common industrial gases. In addition, microsite visitors can access technical literature on topics such as hydrogen supply, hydrogenation, and hydrotreating technologies, as well as read case studies to learn how other companies have benefited from Air Products&rsquo; hydrogen solutions. <br /> <br /> Visit Air Products&rsquo; new hydrogen support microsite at <a href="http://www.airproducts.com/H2support">www.airproducts.com/H2support</a>. &nbsp;<br /> <br /> <strong>About Air Products</strong> <br /> 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 20,000 employees in over 50 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 2012, Air Products had sales approaching $10 billion. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.airproducts.com">www.airproducts.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /> <br /> <span class="notes">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&rsquo;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&rsquo;s Form 10K for its fiscal year ended September 30, 2012. </span></p>Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400{857E1698-09EE-4819-923A-7A4B028B5AC0}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2013/02/0211-air-products-to-highlight-advances-in-electron-attachment-for-soldering-applications.aspxAir Products to Highlight Advances in Electron Attachment for Soldering Applications at IPC APEX Expo<p>Air Products (NYSE:<a href="/investors/stock-information.aspx?utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=NR&amp;utm_campaign=fy13-News-Release" target="_blank">APD</a>) will highlight advances in its proprietary electron attachment (EA) technology for soldering applications at the IPC APEX Expo in San Diego, Calif., from February 19-21. IPC APEX attendees can stop by Air Products Booth #2708 to learn about the advantages of EA activated hydrogen over plasma-based and flux-based processes for cleaning soldering surfaces during electronics assembly and packaging. These advantages include improved solder wetting, lower reflow temperature, decreased overall voiding tendency, and no flux residue-related problems. <br /> <br /> In addition, Dr. Christine Dong, lead research scientist for merchant gases technology at Air Products, will present the results of a study on EA technology titled &ldquo;Fluxless Die Attach by Activated Forming Gas.&rdquo; The study demonstrates that it is possible to achieve a high-quality die attach with zero or near-zero voids by using EA. Dr. Dong&rsquo;s presentation is part of the Novel Attachment Technologies and Processes (S34) conference paper session to be held on Thursday, February 21, from 10:15 AM to 12:00 PM. IPC APEX attendees can&nbsp;<a href="http://apex13.mapyourshow.com/5_0/sessions/sessiondetails.cfm?ScheduledSessionID=18A0CA" target="_blank">register</a> to learn how EA-activated forming gas can effectively clean soldering surfaces during fluxless die attach, bringing numerous advantages compared with conventional flux-based processes. <br /> <br /> Air Products representatives will be available at the booth to speak with IPC APEX attendees about the company&rsquo;s complete range of&nbsp;<a href="/~/media/downloads/brochure/E/en-epat-total-solutions-brochure.pdf?utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=NR&amp;utm_campaign=fy13-News-Release&la=en" target="_blank">application technologies and solutions</a> that can help electronics packaging and assembly customers improve productivity and optimize their total cost of ownership. Among these solutions are the use of nitrogen reflow for Head-in-Pillow defect reduction and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.airproducts.com/microsite/EPAT_Electronics_Assembly/index_wave.asp?utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=NR&amp;utm_campaign=fy13-News-Release" target="_blank">Air Products Inert Wave Soldering</a> technology, which has helped an electronics contract assembly company reduce wave solder defects by 90%, enabling them to achieve improved production efficiencies and cost savings. <br /> <br /> Air Products is a leading supplier of specialty gases and chemicals, bulk gases, and delivery equipment and services to the global electronics industry. For more than 25 years, the company has been providing the&nbsp;<a href="/industries/Electronics-Assembly.aspx?utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=NR&amp;utm_campaign=fy13-News-Release" target="_blank">electronics packaging, assembly and test</a> industry with technology, gases, and know-how for wave, reflow, and selective soldering. In addition to printed circuit assembly processes, Air Products&rsquo; global technology team can support several areas of integrated circuit packaging assembly. With a complete portfolio of reliable gas supply options―from liquid/bulk gases to a host of on-site production technologies―Air Products can meet the purity requirement, volume, or usage pattern of any customer, anywhere around the world. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.airproducts.com/electronics_assembly" target="_blank">www.airproducts.com/electronics_assembly</a>. &nbsp;<br /> <br /> <strong>About Air Products</strong> <br /> 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 20,000 employees in over 50 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 2012, Air Products had sales approaching $10 billion. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.airproducts.com" target="_blank">www.airproducts.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /> <br /> <span class="notes">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&rsquo;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&rsquo;s Form 10K for its fiscal year ended September 30, 2012. </span></p> <p><span class="notes"><strong>EDITOR&rsquo;S NOTE: <br /> </strong>Air Products will unveil additional information about the company&lsquo;s electron attachment technology at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.airproducts.com/noflux" target="_blank">www.airproducts.com/noflux</a> on February 19th in conjunction with the IPC APEX Expo.</span></p>Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500{C8003045-67E2-4349-928D-D8F1C1F686B6}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2012/12/1219-air-products-unveils-advanced-gas-applications-lab-at-shanghai-technology-center-chinese.aspx空气产品公司亚洲技术中心气体应用实验室在上海开幕 <p>空气产品公司 (Air Products,纽约证券交易所代码:APD),全球领先的工业气体与功能材料供应商,今日宣布其亚洲技术中心新的气体应用实验室于上海张江高科技园区正式落成。新实验室将进一步增强技术中心的实力,以满足中国及亚洲其它地区高增长市场的需求。 <br /> <br /> 该面积为1200平方米的先进气体实验室是对亚洲技术中心的有力扩充。它拥有最先进的研发能力,服务于各种高增长市场,其中包括金属加工和制造、电子封装、工业深冷等支持中国十二五规划重点产业的应用领域。 <br /> <br /> 实验室新增的焊接技术应用中心,将加速公司对焊接技术和应用的研发,支持中国战略性的高端装备制造业的可持续发展。由于机械、航空、采矿设备、石油化工和汽车等行业的快速发展,中国拥有全球最大的金属加工市场。该焊接应用中心还能作为技术演示的平台供空气产品公司的金属加工应用专家进行现场演示。 <br /> <br /> 空气产品公司副总裁兼首席技术官Jeffrey Kramer表示:"我们很高兴在中国建立这座先进的气体应用实验室,这充分体现了公司致力于通过创新和技术进步来加快在能源、环境和新兴市场领域发展的长期承诺。创新是空气产品公司70多年发展的基石。它使我们能通过不断探索新的途径来让世界变得更高效、节能和可持续。此次拓展的气体应用研发能力将使我们能以更低成本、更高品质并且更快速地满足中国和亚洲其它地区客户的独特需求。" <br /> <br /> 亚洲技术中心成立于2005年,最初服务于公司的功能材料业务,之后通过扩建,增加了工业气体应用相关的研发设施。技术中心此次最新一轮的扩建,扩充了已有的气体应用研发能力并新增了焊接技术应用中心。亚洲技术中心目前是公司全球的第二大研发中心。 <br /> <br /> 作为工业气体技术的领导者,空气产品公司通过多种方式在引领中国工业气体行业研发进步方面起着关键性的作用,比如与国内优秀的高等院校开展研发合作,为优秀学生设立奖学金,开展人才招募计划等。目前,空气产品公司已与国内多所院校开展了各类前沿技术的联合研发,合作的院校包括天津大学、浙江大学、中国地质大学、华中理工大学、吉林大学、北京科技大学、华南理工大学等。最近,公司又宣布在西安交通大学设立奖学金,主要用于奖励该校能源与动力工程学院以及材料科学与工程学院品学兼优、创新能力强的学生。 <br /> <br /> <span class="notes"><strong>关于空气产品公司</strong> <br /> 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,以实现可持续性发展。拥有20000多名员工的空气产品公司,在全球50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。2012财年度,空气产品公司的销售额将近100亿美元。欲获得更多信息,请登陆公司网站 <a href="http://www.airproducts.com/">http://www.airproducts.com/</a>。 &nbsp;<br /> <br /> 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2012年9月30日结束。 <br /> </span><br /> <strong>媒体垂询: <br /> </strong>博达公关上海办事处 <br /> 联系人:<a href="mailto:diana.chang@ebacomms.com">常东升 </a><br /> 电话:(8621) 62893488 &ndash; 15 </p>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500{BC70D460-CC44-4538-BC17-6849D09B15BC}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2012/12/1218-air-products-unveils-advanced-gas-applications-lab-at-shanghai-technology-center.aspxAir Products Unveils Advanced Gas Applications Lab at Shanghai Technology Center<p>Air Products (NYSE: APD) today announced the opening of an advanced gas applications laboratory within its Asia Technology Center in the Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park in Shanghai, China. The new lab will further strengthen the center&rsquo;s research and development (R&amp;D) capabilities to support the increasing needs of high-growth markets in China and across Asia. <br /> <br /> The new lab represents a significant expansion of the Asia Technology Center. The 1200-square-meter advanced gas laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art R&amp;D capabilities for a wide range of high-growth markets including those stipulated in China&rsquo;s 12th Five-year Plan. They include metals processing and fabrication, electronics packaging and assembly, and industrial cryogenics. <br /> <br /> The laboratory also features a newly-added welding center to accelerate the development of welding technologies and applications for the sustainable development of China&rsquo;s strategic metal fabrication market. The market is the biggest in the world, driven by the rapid development of the machinery, aerospace, mining equipment, petrochemical and automotive industries. The welding center also serves as a platform for live demonstrations by Air Products&rsquo; fabrication applications specialists. <br /> <br /> &ldquo;We are excited to unveil this advanced gas applications laboratory in China as part of the company&rsquo;s long-term commitment to drive growth in energy, environmental and emerging markets through innovation and technology development,&rdquo; said Jeffrey Kramer, vice president and chief technology officer of Air Products. &ldquo;Innovation has been a cornerstone of Air Products for over 70 years. It gives us the ability to continue finding new ways to help make our world more productive, energy efficient and sustainable. Our expanded gas capabilities will better position us to meet customers&rsquo; unique needs in China and Asia with speed, cost efficiency and product quality.&rdquo; <br /> <br /> The Asia Technology Center was founded in 2005 with an initial focus on the company&rsquo;s performance materials business, and was previously expanded to support its industrial gases businesses as well. The company has recently completed another phase of expansion to extend existing capabilities for gas applications and add a new welding center. The technology center is currently the second-largest R&amp;D facility for the company in the world. <br /> <br /> As an industrial gases technology leader, Air Products has been playing a key role in leading the R&amp;D development of China&rsquo;s industrial gases industry in various ways, such as R&amp;D partnerships, scholarships, and recruitment programs with leading universities and institutes. It has launched joint research programs with Tianjin University, Zhejiang University, China University of Geosciences, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Jilin University, the University of Science and Technology Beijing, and South China University of Technology focusing on the development of various upfront technologies. Recently, the company announced its scholarship program with Xi&rsquo;an Jiaotong University to award outstanding and innovative students in the School of Energy and Power Engineering, and the School of Materials Science and Engineering. <br /> <br /> <strong>About Air Products</strong> <br /> 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 20,000 employees in over 50 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 2012, Air Products had sales of approaching $10 billion. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.airproducts.com">www.airproducts.com</a>. &nbsp;<br /> <br /> <span class="notes">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&rsquo;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&rsquo;s Form 10K for its fiscal year ended September 30, 2012. </span></p>Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500{23DC2199-E3BC-48A0-86E3-66B6916C782C}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2012/09/0917-air-products-announces-price-increase-for-liquid-and-bulk-industrial-gas-products.aspxAir Products Announces North American Price Increase for Liquid and Bulk Industrial Gas Products<p>Effective, October 1, 2012, or as contracts permit, Air Products (NYSE: APD) will increase product pricing and monthly service charges for merchant customers in North America. The pricing adjustments include increases of: </p> <ul> <li>Up to 10% for liquid oxygen, liquid nitrogen, liquid and bulk hydrogen and liquid carbon dioxide </li> <li>Up to 20% for liquid argon and bulk carbon monoxide </li> </ul> <p>Some price adjustments may be outside of these ranges based on other specific situations. <br /> <br /> The global helium supply shortfall has caused us to address each customer price change on an individual basis. <br /> <br /> The revised prices will offset higher operating costs and increased input costs. Air Products is taking aggressive actions internally to mitigate rising costs by reinvesting to improve efficiencies and maintain reliable supply. <br /> <br /> <span class="notes">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&rsquo;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&rsquo;s Form 10K for its fiscal year ended September 30, 2011. </span></p>Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400{4C01CCBA-2600-4AEC-9C2F-BD4E087A04B1}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2012/06/0607-air-products-wins-smt-china-vision-award-for-new-generation-inert-wave-soldering-technology.aspxAir Products Wins 2012 SMT China Vision Award for New-Generation Inert Wave Soldering TechnologyAir Products (NYSE: <a href="http://investors.airproducts.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=92444&amp;p=irol-stockquote" target="_blank">APD</a>) today announced that its new-generation <a href="http://www.airproducts.com/microsite/EPAT_Electronics_Assembly/index_wave.asp" target="_blank">Inert Wave Soldering technology </a>has recently won the 6th SMT China Vision Award in the wave soldering category. This technology addresses the major quality and cost issues faced by the <a href="http://www.airproducts.com/industries/Electronics-Assembly.aspx" target="_blank">electronics assembly </a>and packaging industry by providing improved <a href="http://www.airproducts.com/products/Gases/Nitrogen.aspx" target="_blank">nitrogen </a>inerting in wave soldering applications. <br /><br />The SMT China Vision award recognizes industry experts in China’s electronics manufacturing market. Winning products and technologies were selected by a distinguished panel of independent judges based on their contributions in helping the downstream industry to reduce cost, improve quality, increase efficiency, enhance reliability, ensure safety, and protect the environment. <br /><br />Air Products’ new-generation Inert Wave Soldering technology is recognized for its effectiveness in reducing soldering defect rates and achieving overall better and lower-cost production. It is the next generation of its original patented designs that are currently in operation around the globe. Through its efficient use of nitrogen, this new-generation technology enables customers to reduce manufacturing and material costs, including reduced nitrogen flow rates; significantly increase soldering joint quality; and transition to lead-free soldering technology with minimal effort. In addition, the technology can significantly reduce key defects and dross formation by up to 90% in day-on-day production. <br /><br />“We are convinced that Air Products’ Inert Wave Soldering technology will bring quality improvement and cost savings by reducing defects and flux usage, as well as help protect the environment by minimizing solder dross, hence bringing competitive edge to its customers,” says Simon Lian Sui Ren, editor-in-chief of SMT China magazine, in summarizing the comments from SMT China Vision Awards judges. <br /><br />“We are excited to receive this SMT China Vision Award and honored to be the first and only winner in the industrial gases industry since its launch in 2007,” said Greg Arslanian, global manager for Electronics Packaging, Assembly and Test at Air Products. “This award is a confirmation of the superior performance of our Inert Wave Soldering technology from the downstream SMT industry. Through the dedication and commitment of our China based R&amp;D and commercial technology teams in our Electronics Packaging, Assembly and Test Center of Excellence in Shanghai, we have developed and improved this system to address the local and global market needs in electronics assembly. Air Products will continue to develop technologically leading solutions for our customers.” <br /><br />Air Products is a total solutions supplier to the global electronics assembly, packaging and testing industry. For more than 20 years, the company has been providing customers around the world with technology, gases and know-how for wave, reflow, and selective soldering. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.airproducts.com/electronics_assembly">www.airproducts.com/electronics_assembly</a>.  <br /><br />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 approximately $10billion. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.airproducts.com/">www.airproducts.com</a>.  <br /><br /><span class="notes">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. </span>Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0400{CA7F833C-9DDC-4F3D-93F0-637B3B0B2D41}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2012/06/0606-air-products-wins-smt-china-award-for-inert-wave-soldering-technology-chinese.aspx空气产品公司凭借新一代波峰焊氮气保护技术荣膺2012 SMT中国远见奖空气产品公司(Air Products,纽约证券交易所代码:APD),一家全球领先的工业气体和功能材料供应商,今日宣布其新一代的波峰焊氮气保护技术最近荣获了第六届SMT中国远见奖(波峰焊类别)。这项技术通过在波峰焊工艺中导入可控的氮气气氛,可有效解决电子封装、组装和测试行业所面临的主要问题,即提高产品质量的同时降低生产成本。 <br /><br />SMT中国远见奖旨在表彰在中国电子制造业中有杰出贡献的企业。该奖项由独立评委小组根据企业在帮助下游产业降低成本,提高质量、效率和可靠性以及确保安全性和保护环境方面所做出的贡献,评选出获奖产品和技术。 <br /><br />空气产品公司的新一代波峰焊氮气保护技术因其能有效减少焊接缺陷率并降低整体生产成本而获得认可。此技术基于目前广泛应用于国内及全球市场的专利设计,并且在大力研发的基础上,增加了新的特点。通过更有效地应用氮气,这项新一代技术能够帮助客户降低生产和材料成本,包括减少氮气用量、显著提高焊接点质量、使客户轻松转换到无铅焊接工艺。在日常生产中,利用此技术,可以将关键缺陷和焊渣形成率减少最高可达90%。 <br /><br />《SMT中国》杂志总编辑连绥仁(Simon Lian Sui Ren)在总结SMT中国远见奖评委会陈词时表示:“我们深信空气产品公司的波峰焊氮气保护技术可以减少缺陷和助焊剂用量,同时有效提高质量和节约成本,并减少焊渣形成以保护环境,从而给其客户带来竞争优势。” <br /><br />“我们很高兴获得SMT中国远见奖,也很荣幸能成为此奖项设立以来工业气体行业的第一个获奖者。” 空气产品公司全球电子封装、组装和测试部门经理 Greg Arslanian表示 :“这个奖项是对我们的波峰焊氮气保护技术在下游表面组装产业应用中出色性能的认可。通过我们位于中国上海的电子封装、组装和测试卓越中心的研发和商用技术团队坚持不懈的努力,我们开发并改善了该系统,以满足全球和本地电子组装行业的需求。空气产品公司将继续为客户开发技术领先的解决方案。” <br /><br />空气产品公司致力于为全球电子组装、封装和测试行业提供整体解决方案。20多年来,公司一直为世界各地的客户提供波峰焊、回流焊和选择性焊接方面的技术、气体和专业知识。欲知更多信息,请登陆<a href="http://www.airproducts.com/electronics_assembly">www.airproducts.com/electronics_assembly</a>。  <br /><br />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,以实现可持续性发展。拥有18,000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约100亿美元。欲获得更多信息,请登陆公司网站:<a href="http://www.airproducts.com/">www.airproducts.com</a>。<br /> <br /><span class="notes">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。 <br /></span><br /><strong>媒体垂询:</strong> <br />博达公关上海办事处 <br />联系人:常东升 <br />电话:(8621) 62893488–15 <br />邮件: <a href="mailto:diana.chang@ebacomms.com">diana.chang@ebacomms.com</a>Wed, 06 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0400{BB262B72-9B57-49B5-858D-B91085B693D7}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2011/05/0504-air-products-inert-wave-soldering-nepcon-china.aspx工业气体领先供应商空气产品公司将于2011 NEPCON(上海)隆重推介可大幅降低生产成本的——新一代惰性气氛波峰焊技术 <p>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) ,全球电子组装、封装和测试行业的整体解决方案供应商,将在上海举办的2011年中国国际电子生产设备暨微电子工业展 (NEPCON China 2011) 期间,介绍新一代的可大幅降低生产成本的惰性气氛波峰焊技术。这项技术可广泛应用于现有的及全新的焊接设备,通过在波峰焊工艺中导入改良的惰性气氛,有效地解决了电子封装、组装和测试行业所面临的各种疑难问题。 <br /><br />空气产品公司的惰性气氛波峰焊技术基于目前广泛应用于中国和全球市场的专利设计,并且在大力研发的基础上增加了新的特点。通过提高氮气的使用效率,这项新一代技术能够帮助客户降低生产和材料成本,包括减少氮气用量、提高焊接点质量、使客户轻松转换到无铅焊接工艺。目前,在一些全球知名电子组装公司,已经有50多台设备采用了空气产品公司的这项专利技术。 <br /><br />空气产品公司亚洲电子封装、组装和测试部门经理Mark McCann先生表示:“中国是全球电子封装、组装和测试产业的主要制造中心。凭借位于中国上海的亚洲技术中心的进一步研发工作,我们已经解决了在优化惰性气氛波峰焊技术时所面临的各项主要挑战,并为中国及亚洲其它市场的客户大幅降低了缺陷率和锡渣的形成,实现了降低总体生产成本的目标。” <br /><br />2011年中国国际电子生产设备暨微电子工业展(上海展)将于5月11-13日在上海光大会展中心举行。届时,空气产品公司 (展台号:1B07) 将展出包括新一代惰性气氛波峰焊技术在内的整体解决方案。在5月11日上午11:45-12:15举行的SMTA华东高科技会议上,空气产品公司的中国电子封装、组装和测试应用技术经理王开玉先生还将进行现场讲解,介绍在电子组装过程使用惰性气氛的好处。 <br /><br />在过去的20多年里,空气产品公司一直致力为波峰焊、回流焊和选择性焊接提供技术、气体和专业知识,帮助世界各地的客户提高生产力和降低经营成本。欲获得更多信息,请登陆:<a href="http://www.airproducts.com/electronics_assembly">www.airproducts.com/electronics_assembly</a>。  <br /><br /><span class="notes">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2009年9月30日结束。 <br /><br /><strong>关于空气产品公司 <br /></strong>空气产品公司(Air Products, 纽约证券交易所代码:APD)在全球为工业制造、能源、技术和医疗护理等领域的客户提供独特的产品和生产方案,其中包括工业气体产品、特种气体、功能材料和相关设备及服务。自1940年成立以来,空气产品公司已在半导体材料、加氢炼制、家居保健服务、天然气液化、高级涂料和粘合剂等主要高增长市场上确立了领先地位。公司在创新的企业文化、完善的管理和对环境及安全的保护承诺方面得到了广泛的赞誉。拥有18,300多名员工的空气产品公司,业务遍及全球40多个国家,2010年的销售额达90亿美元。欲获得更多信息,请登陆公司网站:<a href="http://www.airproducts.com/">www.airproducts.com</a>。 </span></p> <p> <strong>体垂询:</strong> <br />博达公关上海办事处 <br />联系人:于亚楠 <br />电话:(8621) 62893488-18 <br />邮件: <a href="mailto:rachel.yu@ebacomms.com">rachel.yu@ebacomms.com</a> </p>Wed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400{4CDAFD79-C6E1-4518-84F6-4A42E1BE1196}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2011/03/0328-air-products-introduces-new-generation-inert-wave-soldering-technology.aspxAir Products Introduces New-Generation Inert Wave Soldering TechnologyAir Products (NYSE:APD) will introduce a new-generation wave soldering technology for the electronics assembly and packaging industry at the IPC APEX Expo in Las Vegas on April 12. Air Products© Inert Wave Soldering is a patented technology that—using new or existing soldering equipment—addresses the major issues faced by the electronics assembly and packaging industry by providing improved nitrogen inerting in wave soldering applications. <br /><br />Air Products Inert Wave Soldering technology is based on original patented designs that are currently in operation around the globe. Through its efficient use of nitrogen, this new-generation technology enables customers to reduce manufacturing and material costs, including reduced nitrogen flow rates; significantly increase soldering joint quality; and transition to lead-free soldering technology with minimal effort. More than 50 units with Air Products’ proprietary technology are currently installed at leading electronics assembly companies worldwide. <br /><br />“Through extensive research, both in-house and with our customers, we have added new features to our existing system that overcome key challenges of applying nitrogen inerting in wave soldering,” said Greg Arslanian, global manager for Electronics Packaging, Assembly and Test at Air Products. “This optimized system has demonstrated dramatic results, including significantly reduced key defects and dross formation in day-on-day production.” <br /><br />Christine Dong, Ph.D., lead research scientist at Air Products, will present detailed technical information, laboratory evaluations and production trial data for Air Products’ advanced nitrogen inerting technology at a conference session to be held at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12. Attendees will hear about the benefits of the technology, view hard data, and learn how they can lower their cost of ownership. For more information about Air Products Inert Wave Soldering, stop by Booth #621 at IPC APEX from April 12-14. <br /><br />Air Products is a total solutions supplier to the global electronics assembly, packaging and test industry. For more than 20 years, the company has been providing customers around the world with technology, gases and know-how for wave, reflow and selective soldering. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.airproducts.com/electronics_assembly">www.airproducts.com/electronics_assembly</a>.  <br /><br />Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in industrial, energy, technology and healthcare markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials, and equipment and services. 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. In fiscal 2010, Air Products had revenues of $9 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and 18,300 employees around the globe. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.airproducts.com/">www.airproducts.com</a>. <br /><br /><span class="notes">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, 2010. </span>Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400{9A31FF14-BB11-4F3F-B935-CD6D177D7217}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2010/10/1021-air-products-shanghai-technical-center-expansion-to-be-completed-cn.aspx空气产品公司位于上海的亚洲技术中心扩建竣工<p>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) - 全球领先的工业气体和功能材料供应商,宣布在上海张江高科技园区的亚洲技术中心的扩建工程顺利完成。这一先进的技术中心在扩建后将有助于空气产品公司加速工业气体应用和解决方案的开发,以满足中国及亚洲其他市场上高速发展的工业及电子产业的需求。</p> <p>2005年,空气产品公司在上海成立亚洲技术中心,成为首个在中国建立研发中心的全球工业气体公司。在当时,该中心主要服务于功能材料业务,之后曾在2007年进行了第一次扩建。在再次扩建后,亚洲技术中心成为空气产品公司在全球的第二大研发中心,其面积和研发人员数量都将于明年年底前增加一倍。</p> <p>该技术中心一贯服务于高速增长的聚氨酯化学品、环氧树脂涂料、特种涂料添加剂、油墨黏合剂等功能材料相关市场。本次扩建将在其原有服务能力基础上增加工业气体应用、产品及流程研发、分析及测试的标准实验室和机器房,以针对金属加工、电子封装和装配、工业制冷、水处理和能源应用等主要高速发展市场。</p> <p>空气产品公司副总裁兼首席技术官Monty Alger先生表示:&ldquo;创新是空气产品公司的核心价值。我们一直致力于开发具有可持续性和成本效益的应用以帮助客户面对越来越多的挑战,例如环保法规的日趋严格,或投资回报率的要求提高。中国和亚洲其它市场是空气产品公司的高增长区域,客户要求具有独特性。我们在全球范围内的尖端技术及在中国进一步扩大的研发能力,将有助于推进我们的发展,并为客户提供更加快速、高效的服务和更高品质的产品。&rdquo;</p> <p>在亚洲,空气产品公司还在韩国、台湾、日本和泰国分别设有研发中心,各有自己的市场重点。这些区域中心都充分地融入在空气产品公司的全球创新网络中,可凭借公司在材料和表面科学、清洁能源、应用技术和工程能力上的优势,相互完善和支持。&nbsp;</p> <p>空气产品公司亚洲区工业气体部副总裁苏俊雄先生表示:&ldquo;中国和亚洲其它市场是空气产品公司的发展趋动力。随着经济的飞速增长,这一区域工业气体的需求和气体应用也与日俱增。我们一直在不断提高我们的气体产品生产能力,并已建立了一个强大的供应网络以满足客户需求。此次亚洲技术中心扩建的最新努力将帮助空气产品公司为客户提供更贴近的服务,支持他们通过可靠的供应和先进的解决方案取得成功。&rdquo;</p> <p>空气产品公司一直致力于加强与多所亚洲著名大学及学术机构的研发合作,例如天津大学等,并在最近签署了多份合作备忘录和研发合同。这些与外部伙伴的建设性合作加速了双方的构想和见解的交流,最终惠及空气产品公司在亚洲区的客户,同时也能帮助院校,通过积极参加有空气产品公司科学家参与的重大商业项目,获得更大的社会效益。</p> <p>此外,空气产品公司的许多专利应用技术都是为创建一个更加环保和绿色的环境而设计的,例如应用于清洁燃烧、煤气化、碳捕获的富氧技术、电子装配过程中的氮气保护技术、以及燃料电池技术等。</p> <p>作为最早投资于中国的全球工业气体公司之一,空气产品公司已服务中国市场长达20年之久,建立了包括工程中心、低温冷冻设备制造中心、战略采购中心以及亚洲技术中心在内的强大的本地服务能力,以支持中国、亚洲其他和全球市场。</p> <h3>关于空气产品公司</h3> <p>空气产品公司(Air Products, 纽约证券交易所代码:APD)在全球为工业制造、能源、科技和医疗护理等领域的客户提供独特的产品和生产方案,其中包括工业气体产品、特种和工艺气体、功能材料和相关设备及服务。自1940年成立以来,空气产品公司已在半导体材料、加氢炼制、家居保健服务、天然气液化、高级涂料和粘合剂等主要高增长市场上确立了领先地位。公司在创新的企业文化、完善的管理和对环境及安全的保护承诺方面得到了广泛的赞誉。拥有18,900多名员工的空气产品公司,业务遍及全球40多个国家,2009年的销售额达83亿多美元。欲获得更多信息,请登陆公司网站:&nbsp;<br /> <a href="http://www.airproducts.com">www.airproducts.com</a>。 </p> <p class="notes">****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2009年9月30日结束。</p>Thu, 21 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400{84734715-E1FA-4620-91BE-D877E98F616D}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2010/10/1020-air-products-expands-asia-technology-center-in-shanghai.aspxAir Products Further Expands Asia Technology Center in ShanghaiAir Products (NYSE: APD), a leading global industrial gasesand performance materials supplier, has recently completed further expansion of its state-of-the-art Asia Technology Center in the Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park in Shanghai, China. The expansion will accelerate the development of industrial gas applications and solutions for general industries, as well as the electronics industry, to support increasing demands in these high growth markets in China and across Asia. <br /><br />Air Products was the first global industrial gas company to establish a research and development (R&amp;D) capability in China when it set up its Asia Technology Center in 2005 with initial focus on its performance materials business. The facility has already been through one expansion cycle in 2007. The recent expansion, which will double the lab footprint and R&amp;D staff numbers over the next year, makes the Asia Technology Center the company’s second largest R&amp;D facility in the world. <br /><br />This expansion, built on the existing capabilities serving high growth performance materials segments including polyurethane chemicals, and epoxy and specialty additives for coatings, inks, adhesives and related markets, adds standard laboratories and high-bay space for industrial gas applications, product and process R&amp;D, and analytical and testing capabilities for other key growth markets. These include metals processing, electronics packaging and assembly, industrial cryogenics, water treatment and energy applications. <br /><br />“Innovation is a core value of Air Products. Developing sustainable and cost-effective applications to help customers meet increasing challenges, be they on tightening environmental regulations or return on investment, has been our focus,” said Monty Alger, vice president and chief technology officer of Air Products. “Asia and China in particular represent a high growth region for Air Products. Customer requirements here are unique. Leveraging our cutting edge technologies around the world and further expanding our R&amp;D capabilities in China will enable us to accelerate our development to serve customers with speed, cost efficiency and product quality.” <br /><br />Air Products has also established other R&amp;D capabilities in Korea, Taiwan, Japan and Thailand with each facility having specific market focus. All of these regional centers are fully integrated into the company’s global innovation network, and they complement and support one another by leveraging the company’s strength in materials and surface science, clean energy, applications technology and engineering excellence. <br /><br />“Asia and especially China are growth engines for Air Products. The demand for industrial gases and gas applications has been increasing along with the strong economic growth in the region,” said Choon Seong Saw, Asia vice president, liquid bulk and generated gases, for Air Products. “We have been increasing our gases production capacities and have built a strong supply network to meet customers’ demands. This latest step to expand our Asia Technology Center’s capabilities will bring Air Products closer to our customers helping them achieve success through reliable supply and cutting edge solutions.” <br /><br />Air Products also has been increasing its R&amp;D partnership with several leading universities and institutes in Asia such as Tianjin University and has recently concluded a number of Memoranda of Understanding and R&amp;D contracts. These external partnerships promote a constructive collaboration of ideas and insights for Air Products’ customers throughout the Asia region and bring value to the company’s university partners through proactive engagement with Air Products’ scientists on commercially important programs that have societal benefits. <br /><br />In addition, many of the company’s proprietary applications technologies are designed to create a better and greener environment. Some examples are its oxy-fuel technology for cleaner combustion, gasification and capture of carbon emissions; nitrogen inerting technology for more environmentally friendly soldering in electronics assembly processes; and hydrogen fuel cell technology for cleaner burning transportation fuels, among many others. <br /><br />As one of the first multinational gases companies investing in China and having served this market for over 20 years, Air Products has established strong local capabilities which include an engineering center, a cryogenic equipment manufacturing center, a strategic sourcing center and the Shanghai technology center to serve the China, Asia and global markets. <br /><br />Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in industrial, energy, technology and healthcare markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials, and equipment and services. 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. In fiscal 2009, Air Products had revenues of $8.3 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and 18,900 employees around the globe. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.airproducts.com/">www.airproducts.com</a>.  <br /><br /><span class="notes">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, 2009. </span>Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400{24032EC7-D34D-4594-BE40-D62045F6A5A6}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2008/12/1222-air-products-signed-two-contracts-with-nokia-to-supply-nitrogen-for-its-chinese-factories-cn.aspx空气产品公司与诺基亚签订两项合同,为其中国工厂提供氮气<p>空气化工产品公司(简称空气产品公司,Air Products,纽约证券交易所代码:APD)宣布已与诺基亚签订两项合同,为诺基亚在中国北京和东莞的工厂提供氮气。</p> <p>空气产品公司提供的氮气将被使用于诺基亚北京和东莞工厂的电子装配工艺。诺基亚近期已将其印制电路板装配技术转换成无铅焊接工艺,氮气将被用于回流焊接,这是在印刷电路板封装零件时广泛使用的一种表面贴装技术(SMT)。 </p> <p>空气产品公司中国商用气体总经理苏俊雄先生表示:&ldquo;能够被选为诺基亚的供应商,为其在中国的两家工厂提供氮气产品,我们深感荣幸。在诺基亚公司进行工艺转化的过程中,我们与诺基亚一直保持着紧密的合作,并为其提供技术支持,以生产高品质产品及提高环保表现。这两项合同的签订又再一次证明了空气产品公司的技术实力能帮助客户满足不断增长的需求,对我们来说有着非常重要的意义。&rdquo; </p> <p>无铅焊接是电子产业全球行动的一部分,目的是为了消除铅污染、最终实现更加环保的绿色的生产制造以符合国际公认的《关于限制在电子电器设备中使用某些有害成分的指令》(RoHS)的要求。在过去的五年中,在无铅焊料工艺方面,空气产品公司已经完成了多项研究项目,并与客户进行了试生产。 </p> <p>诺基亚北京工艺部经理谢际伟表示:&ldquo;中国是诺基亚最大的市场之一,也是重要的技术和制造基地。在我们向无铅焊接工艺转换的过程中,我们对于供应商有很严格的要求和很高的期望。空气产品公司在整个过程中表现出了他们的技术专长和承诺。&rdquo; </p> <p>氮气对于降低生产过程中的缺陷有非常重要的作用,例如CSP和BGA等微型封装的不浸润缺陷等,这些缺陷会导致焊点开路从而造成产品失效,这些缺陷通常发生在空气气氛的回流焊接中。在空气环境中使用无铅焊料焊接,由于焊料的浸润性不够,导致焊点较弱从而导致产品失效和报废率增加。而在氮气的环境下,焊料的浸润性得到很大改善,回流焊的工艺窗口得以增大,使工艺流程更可靠,从而提高产品的可靠性。 </p>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500{189A4B23-260A-43B1-BF06-1E85E5CACAE4}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2008/12/1218-air-products-signs-two-contracts-with-nokia-in-china-to-supply-nitrogen.aspxAir Products Signs Two Contracts with Nokia in China to Supply NitrogenAir Products (NYSE: APD) has signed two contracts with Nokia to supply nitrogen to its Beijing and Dongguan plants in China for use in the company’s electronics assembly and packaging process. Nokia has recently converted its printed circuit board assembly to a lead-free solder process, and nitrogen is needed in reflow soldering, a widely used method in surface mount technology (SMT) for packaging components on electronics printed circuit boards. <br /><br />“It is an honor to be selected as Nokia’s nitrogen supplier to their two plants in China. We have been working very closely with Nokia during its conversion process and supporting them in applying the technology to produce higher quality products with better environmental performance. These two contracts are significant for us. They demonstrate our technological capabilities to help customers in meeting their increasing requirements.” said Saw Choon Seong, general manager of China Merchant Gases, Air Products. <br /><br />Lead-free soldering is part of the global movement in the electronics industry to eliminate lead contamination, ultimately contributing to greener manufacturing in compliance with the internationally recognized Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) policy. Air Products has completed several research programs and conducted production trials with our customers in the area of lead-free solder processes over the past five years. <br /><br />“China is one of Nokia’s biggest markets and an important technical, as well as manufacturing, base. When we were transforming to the lead-free solder process, we had high requirements from and expectations of our supplier. Air Products has shown its technological know-how and commitment during the whole process, ” said Xie Jiwei, Process Engineering Manager of Nokia Beijing, China. <br /><br />Nitrogen processing atmospheres have an important role in reducing incidents of manufacturing defects―such as poor wetting to small footprint packages as seen in Ball Grid Arrays (BGA)and Chip Scale Package (CSP)―that will lead to open joints and failures, which may happen in the final product if reflow is conducted in ambient air. When using lead-free solders in an air atmosphere, the wetting of the solder may be poor, resulting in a weaker solder joint and increased failure rate and scrap cost. With the use of a nitrogen atmosphere, solder wetting is improved, and the reflow process window is increased. <br /><br />Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in industrial, energy, technology and healthcare markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials, and equipment and services. 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. Air Products has annual revenues of over $10 billion, operations in more than 40 countries, and 21,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.airproducts.com/">www.airproducts.com</a>.  <br /><br /><br /><span class="notes">NOTE: This release may contain forward-looking statements. Actual results could vary materially, due to changes in current expectations.</span> <br />Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500{2D49DB6F-D738-4B43-A3CA-9EF24105AA3D}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2008/09/0902-air-products-increases-prices-for-electronic-specialty-materials.aspxAir Products Increases Prices for Electronic Specialty MaterialsAir Products (NYSE:APD) today announced that, effective October 1, it will be increasing the price of various Electronic Specialty Materials by up to 30 percent in all regions of the world. <br /><br />The continued escalation of unrecovered fuel and energy costs, as well as significant increases in the cost of raw materials is the primary driver for the increase. <br /><br /><br /><span class="notes">NOTE: This release may contain forward-looking statements. Actual results could vary materially, due to changes in current expectations. <br /></span><br />Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400{7FC8E334-CE16-4D56-80F2-D0AD02283D2F}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2007/07/0717-air-products-focused-on-what-matters-most-at-semicon-west-2007.aspxAir Products Focused on What Matters Most at SEMICON&reg; West 2007 <p>The global electronics industry continues to evolve as semiconductor and thin-film transistor liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD) manufacturers work to supply consumers with the smaller, faster and more powerful electronics devices they demand. At Air Products (NYSE:APD), we recognize these demands on the electronics industry and that is why the company focuses on what matters most to our customers, namely: value, reliability and innovation. To learn more about Air Products, please visit us at booth 2220 in the South Hall of San Francisco’s Moscone Center July 17-19. </p> <h2>Value</h2> <p>Air Products’ more than thirty years experience as a leading supplier of bulk and specialty gases and chemicals enables the company to work with our customers to reduce their total cost of ownership in producing semiconductors and flat-panel displays. Air Products’ global production sites, synthesis and manufacturing expertise, unparalleled global supply chain and our leading position in equipment and services allow us to provide our customers with a competitive price in an increasingly competitive global environment. </p> <h2>Reliability</h2> <p>As device manufacturing features continue to miniaturize and become more exacting, reducing variability in material supply is critical. Air Products is able to deliver the most consistent gases and chemicals through our nCtrl™ offering. With nCtrl materials, Air Products will supply products with reduced variation from container-to-container for semiconductor materials by developing specifications based on statistically generated control limits. <br /><br />Besides production expertise, Air Products is also a leader in the delivery of gases and chemicals to the global electronics industry. As the fabs for both 300mm wafers and TFT-LCDs continue to grow and use more specialty gases, Air Products’ bulk specialty gas system (BSGS) allows the bulk delivery of those gases which not only translates to improved reliability, but also helps further reduce cost of ownership as the bulk deliveries cut downtime and improve safety and productivity at fabs, almost creating a transportable pipeline. <br /><br />In the 1970s, our nitrogen pipeline helped transform an ordinary apple orchard into Silicon Valley. Today, our pipelines snake through the leading Science Parks in Taiwan, China, and Korea, supplying next generation fabs with the high volumes of nitrogen necessary for semiconductor and TFT-LCD production. </p> <h3>Innovation</h3> <p>The Electronics and Performance Materials business segment of Air Products accounts for more than half of the entire corporation’s R&amp;D spending. This focus on technology allows Air Products to develop material solutions for our customers that enable them to meet their performance needs. <br /><br />Air Products’ PDEMS™ material technology is the leading candidate currently being implemented at 45nm by both device and major PECVD equipment manufacturers to meet their need for low k dielectric interconnect material. As PDEMS has seen increased acceptance, the company has been working closely with customers to develop etching, cleaning, and film preparation materials that are compatible with the PDEMS porous dielectric process. With our broad portfolio of leading edge products and our unique short loop integration capabilities we are in the best position to provide complimentary and integrated solutions for our customer’s leading edge processes. <br /><br />In memory and logic, Air Products has developed a series of high k dielectric materials that combat gate oxide leakage, a major technological hurdle, while meeting customer demand for smaller, faster devices that use considerably less power. <br /><br />Air Products Electronics is not just focused on new materials, the company also continues to invest in process technology at our manufacturing sites, which can improve yields and also help reduce costs for our customers. </p> <h3>What Matters Most</h3> <p>Air Products continues its journey that began by supplying bulk high purity inert gases and specialty materials to semiconductor customers in the 1970s. As material technology challenges increase, Air Products is finding more opportunities to provide the important technological solutions our customers need. Whether it’s value, reliability or innovation, Air Products is focused on what matters most to its customers. <br /><br />Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in industrial, energy, technology and healthcare markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials, and equipment and services. 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 $9 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and over 20,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.airproducts.com/">www.airproducts.com</a>.  </p> <p> <span class="notes"> <strong>NOTE:</strong> This release may contain forward-looking statements. Actual results could vary materially, due to changes in current expectations. <br /><br /><strong>EDITOR'S NOTE:</strong> <br />A SEMICON West 2007 press kit is available through Air Products' online Press Room.</span> </p>Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400{5D0486B7-F71F-4B1E-82FE-3A2356831426}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2007/03/0315-0315-air-products-completes-expansion-of-china-technology-center-cn.aspx空气产品公司扩建中国技术中心快速增长的亚洲市场推动了此次扩张<p>全球多种气体和化工产品制造公司&mdash;&mdash;空气化工产品公司(简称空气产品公司, Air Products , 纽约证券交易所代码: APD )宣布在中国上海的中国技术中心的扩建工程顺利完成,以支持公司快速增长的亚洲业务发展。扩建后的技术中心与空气产品公司在日本、韩国和台湾地区的区域内技术中心形成优势互补关系。 </p> <p>扩建的部分毗邻技术中心原址,在原有的聚氨酯鞋底机械设备基础上又配备了高压聚氨酯发泡和聚氨酯喷涂机械设备。它 并 设置有水性喷漆室用于喷漆开发。新扩建的技术中心还有一个通用实验室、有更大化学品存储空间和办公面积 来 推进新应用和产品开发、技术服务和为区域内气体、功能材料和电子等各类业务提供分析研究。 </p> <p>新扩建的中国技术中心将有助于空气产品公司提升综合实力,并为亚洲区的重点客户提供更多的材料解决方案和更贴近的服务。这些重点客户遍及聚氨酯、涂料、油墨、粘合剂、土木工程、个人保健、清洁、采矿、油田等领域。这些分类市场的年增长率在 10% 以上,这个增长率还将随着中国向世界级制造中心迈进而有所增加。 </p> <p>空气产品公司亚洲区总裁莫炜邦先生表示:&ldquo;我们加强技术实力的最新努力,将有助于推进我们在中国乃至亚洲区业务的快速发展。我们追加的新投资将使我们能针对本地市场的特别要求快速地提供创新且具附加值的解决方案,从而为本地 及 亚洲区的客户提供更贴近的服务。&rdquo; </p> <p>空气产品公司亚洲区技术总监 陈汉昌博士 表示:&ldquo;扩展空气产品公司位于上海的技术中心,再次强调了公司致力于通过创新来推动业务发展。我们所有的亚洲技术中心都充分地融入在全球技术网络中。它们之间既互相支持、互相协作,又各有自己的市场重点,充分利用公司在材料和表面科学、分析技术、应用和工程的优势,服务于客户。&rdquo; </p> <p>最近,公司在亚太区继续加大研发投入,分别扩展了韩国、台湾地区的电子技术研发中心,以及日本的功能材料技术中心。电子和功能材料业务是空气产品公司全球四大业务之一。 </p> <h3>关于空气产品公司</h3> <p>空气产品公司( Air Products, 纽约证券交易所代码: APD )在全球为工业制造、科技、能源和医疗护理等领域的客户提供独特的产品和生产方案,其中包括工业气体产品、特种和加工气体、功能材料和相关设备及服务。自 1940 年成立以来,空气产品公司已在半导体材料、加氢炼制、家居保健服务、天然气液化、高级涂料和粘合剂等主要高增长市场上确立了领先地位。公司在创新的企业文化、完善的管理和对环境及安全的保护承诺方面得到了广泛的赞誉,并因此入选道琼斯可持续发展指数以及 FTSE4 Good 指数。拥有 20,000 多名员工的空气产品公司,业务遍及全球 40 多个国家,年销售额达 90 多亿美元。 欲获得更多信息,请登陆公司网站: <a href="http://www.airproducts.com">www.airproducts.com</a>&nbsp;或 <a href="http://www.airproducts.com.cn">www.airproducts.com.cn</a>&nbsp;。 </p> <p class="notes">*** 注:此新闻稿中可能包含一些前瞻性的陈述。根据目前预期中可能出现的变化,请以实际情况为准。</p>Thu, 15 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400{A202DB81-0F24-42B5-9129-BC0340127DF8}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2007/03/0315-air-products-completes-expansion-of-china-technology-center.aspxAir Products Completes Expansion of Its China Technology Center <p>Air Products (NYSE: APD) has embarked on a major expansion of its China Technology Center in Shanghai to support the fast-growing businesses in Asia. The expanded center will further complement Air Products’ regional technology centers in Japan, Korea and Taiwan. <br /><br />The expansion, built on space adjoining the current facility, has a high bay which is equipped with two high-pressure polyurethane machines and accessory tools for both rigid and flexible applications that supplement the existing shoe sole capability. Two spray booths, aqueous and non-aqueous, will be used for spray coating development. The new space also features a general-purpose lab with additional fume hoods, expanded chemicals storage areas and associated office space to provide new application and product development, technical services, process R&amp;D and in-region analytical to support all businesses including Gases, Performance Materials and Electronics. <br /><br />The expansion of the China Technology Center will enable Air Products to enhance its capabilities and material solution offerings, and bring support closer to its key customers in Asia, particularly in sectors such as polyurethane, coatings, inks, adhesives, civil engineering, personal care, cleaning, mining, oil field and other industries. These markets are growing at over 10 percent a year, and growth is expected to accelerate as China continues to develop as a global manufacturing center. <br /><br />“This latest step in strengthening our technology capabilities will support our fast-growing businesses in China and across the Asia region,”said Wilbur Mok, Air Products’ Asia President. “Our new investment in China will bring us closer to our customers throughout the region, and increase the speed by which we create innovative solutions and value-added offerings that address the specific requirements of local markets.” <br /><br />Bobby Chen, Air Products’ Asia Technology Director, said the expansion in Shanghai underscores Air Products’ commitment to driving growth through innovation. “Our Asian Technology Centers are fully integrated into our global technology network,” he said. “They complement and support one another, with each center having specific market focus in serving customers by leveraging the company’s strength in material and surface sciences, analytical technology, application and engineering excellence.” <br /><br />The company has also recently upgraded its Electronics technology capabilities in Korea and Taiwan, and Performance Materials technology capabilities in Japan. The Electronics and Performance Materials business is one of Air Products’ four global business divisions. <br /><br />Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in industrial, energy, technology and healthcare markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials, and equipment and services. 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 $9 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and over 20,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.airproducts.com/">www.airproducts.com</a>.</p> <p> <span class="notes">NOTE: This release may contain forward-looking statements. Actual results could vary materially, due to changes in current expectations.</span> <br /></p>Thu, 15 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400{83869692-062E-4E95-BA0E-2FB53361C099}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2006/09/0908-leadership-changes-in-air-products-electronics-business.aspxLeadership Changes in Air Products' Electronics Business <p>Air Products' (NYSE:APD) Electronics business has recently announced a number of leadership changes, as well as a strategic decision to locate its leadership in Asia, the fastest growing region for the electronics industry. As part of its emphasis on Asia, Air Products' Electronics business is also boosting its research and development (R&amp;D) presence in Asia with expanded R&amp;D centers in Taiwan and Korea. <br /><br />Michael F. Hilton, currently vice president, Electronics, has been appointed vice president and general manager, Electronics and Performance Materials, and will lead the combined organizations from the company's Allentown headquarters. <br /><br />Corning F. Painter has been appointed vice president and general manager, Global Electronics Division, effective October 1. He will replace Gerald G. Ermentrout who is retiring after 31 years with Air Products. Painter, currently regional vice president, Asia Electronics, will head the division from Taiwan. <br /><br />"Asia is our largest and fastest growing region for electronics, and it makes sense for the business leader to be situated there," said Hilton. "This move is consistent with Air Products' pledge to be more focused on higher growth and represents our commitment to Asia." <br /><br />With this appointment, Air Products' global leaders of Electronic Specialty Materials, Fab Business Development, and the division as a whole will all be based in Asia. "It is important to be close to our customers, who should see an increase in the speed of our decision making as a result," said Painter. <br /><br />Ermentrout, who will retire in January, spent the last 15 years in Electronics contributing to the business' development into an important growth platform for Air Products. Ermentrout was named general manager, Electronics in 1992 and elevated to vice president and general manager in 1996. <br /><br />Biographies and downloadable photos are available at www.airproducts.com/pressroom/biographies/executivebiographies.htm. <br /><br />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 <a href="http://www.airproducts.com/">www.airproducts.com</a>.</p> <p class="notes"> <strong>NOTE:</strong> This release may contain forward-looking statements. Actual results could vary materially, due to changes in current expectations.</p>Fri, 08 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400{45B710A8-EF18-4E94-9ABF-5E311457D2B1}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2006/07/0711-air-products-highlights-its-comprehensive-offerings-to-global-electronics-industry.aspxAir Products Highlights Its Comprehensive Offerings to Global Electronics Industry <p>SEMICON West 2006 is the stage for Air Products' (NYSE:APD) extensive offerings to the global electronics industry that will be featured from July 11-13 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, Calif. The leader in supplying specialty gases, facility materials, and gas and chemical delivery equipment and services to the global electronics industry, Air Products continues to meet the growing needs of its customers by providing: </p> <ul> <li>Expertise in fluorine chemistry, which provides safe and cost-effective solutions to customers' dielectric etch and chamber cleaning needs; </li> <li>Emerging materials, including breakthrough products for making porous low-k dielectric materials by plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition; and </li> <li>Equipment offerings focused on the delivery of high-purity chemicals and gases to fabs around the world. </li> </ul> <p>Air Products is the world's largest manufacturer of nitrogen trifluoride (NF3), an environmentally-friendly specialty gas that reduces chamber cleaning cycle times while boosting the throughput of users. Air Products also supplies Sifrentm* 46 (C4F6) and other gases, such as C5F8, for use in critical dimension dielectric etch applications. The company is able to offer the highest purity C4F6 product commercially available thanks to its patented purification process. <br /><br />Air Products is able to deliver many specialty gases through its GASGUARD&reg; bulk specialty gas systems, which offers lower cost, improved quality, greater consistency, and higher safety and reliability than typical cylinder delivery. The bulk delivery of specialty gases increases quality and consistency through a reduction in container changes which reduces the possibility of contamination. Less frequent container hook-ups also minimize personnel exposure and risk of product release. In today's larger fabs and TFT facilities, BSGS technology enables reliable flow of materials to customers' tools. <br /><br />The company also recently added PDEMS™ interlayer dielectric (ILD) precursor to its product portfolio. PDEMS ILD Precursor is a breakthrough product for making a porous low-k dielectric material by plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD). It is also the leading candidate under evaluation as a 45nm solution by both device and major equipment manufacturers. <br /><br />The organosilicate structure of the film is created using the company's patented DEMS™ ILD Precursor, which is referred to as a "structure former." Pores are imparted to the film by employing hydrocarbon-based precursor as a "porogen" that co-deposits during the growth of film. One unique feature of the PDEMS ILD process is the tunability of the dielectric constant from 2.7 to below 2.0 by optimizing the chemical formulation and process conditions. This attribute eliminates the need for making process chemistry changes at each technology node. PDEMS ILD meets material property requirements for successful integration at 45nm geometries and beyond. <br /><br />Air Products' Electronics Division equipment business is experiencing another year with strong results. Thanks to continued strong demand for MP3 players and other memory-related devices, the company's CHEMGUARD™ automated chemical delivery system business is enjoying a record year, with sales already surpassing last year's totals. <br /><br />"This is the fifth year in a row that we have won more than 50% of the new fab business in bulk gases and equipment," says Joe Stockunas, general manager for Air Products Electronics Equipment business. <br /><br />Air Products recently signed an exclusive agreement with South Korea-based Hanyang ENG Co., Ltd. (HYE) to provide North American sales and service support for HYE's bulk chemical blending and distribution equipment used in the electronics industry. Air Products will be the direct sales agent for HYE in North America. All equipment will be designed and manufactured by HYE in Korea. <br /><br />The new relationship with Hanyang Engineering significantly enhances Air Products' gas and chemicals equipment offering and complements the company's CHEMGUARD line. While the CHEMGUARD products focus on specialty chemical delivery for the electronics industry, the HYE equipment targets bulk chemicals blending and delivery. In addition, HYE products are primarily constructed of polymers while the CHEMGUARD line is stainless steel, giving Air Products expertise in both areas. <br /><br />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 <a href="http://www.airproducts.com/">www.airproducts.com</a>.</p> <p class="notes">*Sifren is a registered trademark of Ausimont SpA.</p> <p class="notes"> <strong>NOTE:</strong> This release may contain forward-looking statements. Actual results could vary materially, due to changes in current expectations.</p>Tue, 11 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0400{D519CC73-7618-43E5-A0FB-11040B81B28D}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2004/04/0427-air-products-to-expand-its-worldwide-nf3-capacity.aspxAir Products to Expand its Worldwide NF<sub>3</sub> CapacityAir Products today announced the expansion of its Hometown, Pa. Nitrogen Trifluoride (NF3) production facility, a move triggered by growth in the global electronics industry. The expansion helps to solidify Air Products' position as the world's leading manufacturer of this high volume electronics specialty material. <br /><br />NF3 is used as a chamber cleaning gas in the manufacture of semiconductor and flat panel displays. When compared with competing products, NF3 customers benefit from a significant reduction in emissions, throughput increases of up to 30 percent, longer chamber life and faster clean rates. NF3 is also stable and non-flammable, making it a safe gas to transport, store and deliver to the customer's process tools. Air Products is currently a leading supplier of the world's NF3 to the global electronics industry, and the addition to its facility in Hometown will increase its optimized current capacity by nearly 50 percent. The NF3 expansion is slated to be completed and online in spring 2005. <br /><br />"We've been able to successfully penetrate an evolving industry with a product that is not only safe and environmentally sound, but significant to the manufacturing of electronics worldwide," said Jerry Ermentrout, vice president and general manager, Electronics. "Our customers' demands for NF3 are growing, driven in part by the 300mm integrated circuit fab ramp and flat panel display market expansion. Our Hometown expansion allows us to meet those demands starting now." <br /><br />In anticipation of the electronics industry recovery, Air Products pre-invested in its Hometown facility to expedite NF3 capacity expansion and to ensure a continued and reliable customer supply. The multi-year investment strategy now positions Air Products to meet the increase in demand for NF3—a product whose volume continued to grow despite the late industry downturn. That, coupled with an estimated 18 percent growth rate in the flat panel and 300mm silicon industries through 2007, means Air Products is aligned to meet upcoming customer demand. The company maintains reliable NF3 supply through multiple independent plants that continue to be optimized, and has built a solid Asian infrastructure to facilitate the movement of NF3 and other specialty products through strategically placed transfills in Taiwan, Korea and Japan. <br /><br />Air Products has safely manufactured and distributed NF3 for over a quarter century from its Hometown facility. The expansion follows a recent Samsung announcement in which Air Products will supply NF3 to Samsung's newest flat panel display factory located in Tangjung, Korea. The Samsung generation 7 facility is the first of its kind and will require up to four times the amount of NF3 as is used in traditional semiconductor fabs. <br /><br />Proprietary production technology and the latest advanced optimization research have led to even lower cost of ownership for NF3. Air Products is also the largest and most experienced supplier of Bulk Specialty Gas Systems (BSGS) and ISO containers, which serve to safely and efficiently transport NF3 to locations throughout world. BSGS ensures product line uptimes that exceed 99.995%. <br /><br />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 <a href="http://www.airproducts.com/">www.airproducts.com</a>.  <br /><br /><br /><span class="notes">NOTE: This release may contain forward-looking statements. Actual results could vary materially, due to changes in current expectations.</span> <br /><br />Tue, 27 Apr 2004 00:00:00 -0400