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Air Products stellt deutschlandweit auf 300 bar Integra® Gasflaschen für Sauerstoff um

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Air Products bietet ab sofort die Integra Gasflasche für Sauerstoff mit einem Druck von 300 bar an. Bisher war die Integra Gasflasche in Nord- und Westdeutschland lediglich mit einem Druck von 200 bar erhältlich. Im Vergleich zu herkömmlichen 50-Liter-Gasflaschen mit 200 bar Befüllungsdruck, ist die 30-Liter-Integra-Gasflasche bei gleichem Inhalt generell kleiner, etwa 23 Prozent leichter und standfester. Damit einhergehend erhöht sich bei der Integra Gasflasche die Gesamtsicherheit des Gasehandlings.

Christian Bruns, Sales Manager für Flaschengase von Air Products in Deutschland zu der bundesweiten Umstellung: "Die Einführung der Integra Gasflasche mit 300 bar vor einigen Jahren in Ostdeutschland war sehr erfolgreich, so dass eine Umstellung in ganz Deutschland folgerichtig ist. Ab sofort können alle Kunden ohne Mehrkosten von den zahlreichen Vorteilen profitieren."

Integra Gasflaschen verfügen neben einer Füllstandsanzeige über einen integrierten Druckminderer, wodurch ein zusätzlicher Kauf oder etwaige Reparaturen wegfallen. Eine fest eingebaute Schutzkappe für das Ventil und den Druckminderer erhöhen die Sicherheit beim Handling. Ein Schnellverschluss erleichtert zudem die Verbindung zu den jeweiligen Anwendungen der Gase, da keine Werkzeuge notwendig sind.

Integra Gasflaschen sind für die Maxx® Schweißgase, Argon, Euromix 21, Sauerstoff, Acetylen und die Balloonium®-Gase erhältlich.

Über Air Products
Air Products (Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.) ist einer der führenden Anbieter von Industrie-, Prozess- und Spezialgasen, Hochleistungsmaterialien sowie Anlagen, Technologien und dazugehörigen Dienstleistungen. Seit über 70 Jahren ermöglicht Air Products seinen Kunden, Produkte und Prozesse produktiver, energieeffizienter und nachhaltiger zu gestalten. Mehr als 18.000 Mitarbeiter in über 40 Ländern entwickeln innovative Lösungen in den Bereichen ‚Energie' und ‚Umwelt' sowie für Wachstumsmärkte wie die Halbleiterindustrie, Wasserstofferzeugung, Kohlevergasung, Erdgasverflüssigung und moderne Schicht- und Klebstoffe. Air Products erzielte im Geschäftsjahr 2011 einen Umsatz von mehr als 10.1 Milliarden US-Dollar. Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter www.airproducts.de.

Pressekontakt:
Alexander Hirsch
Script Corporate+Public Communication
Feuerbachstr. 26-32
60325 Frankfurt am Main
Tel.: +49 (0)69/4699 4732

Air Products Completes Acquisition of CryoService Limited

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Air Products (NYSE:APD) today announced it has completed the acquisition of the UK company CryoService Limited, which will now be known as Air Products CryoEase® Services.

This acquisition follows an initial 25 per cent stake in CryoService that Air Products purchased in 1998 and subsequent majority shareholding the company acquired in 2008. For over a decade both businesses have operated in partnership to supply cryogenic and specialist gases to customer's in science, leisure and general industry.

"CryoService's commitment to customer service, innovation and technology operations complement Air Products' business," commented Ivo Bols, Air Products' Vice President and General Manager, Merchant Gases – Europe. "This acquisition demonstrates Air Products sustained commitment to our integrated industrial gas model as a means of creating higher growth and profitability. Complimenting our existing Tonnage, Liquid Bulk and Packaged Gases businesses, the addition of CryoService's microbulk provides us with an even stronger ability to serve our customers' needs by offering them a choice of all modes of supply."

CryoService's existing base in Worcester has become the Air Products' UK and Ireland Centre of Excellence in CryoEase® products and services, as the company plans to extend into new geographies.

CryoEase® services supplies customers that have a small volume requirement with liquid gases via onsite filling. This offers operational and cost advantages to our customers compared to traditional modes of supply.

Notes to Editors:

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

About CryoService
Since 1970, CryoService has embraced innovation and new technology to produce a world class solution to the supply of specialist gases. Originally established to provide low-volume cryogenic deliveries to the scientific market, CryoService has developed a reputation as the supplier of choice for critical applications, pioneering a unique delivery service and developing innovative storage solutions that provide tangible benefits to thousands of customers across the UK. The company now supplies an extensive range of cryogenic and specialist gases to a wide range of markets in the science, leisure and industrial sectors. This is complemented by comprehensive equipment options and in-depth application knowledge.

Air Products neemt het Britse CryoService Limited over

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Air Products (NYSE:APD) heeft bekendgemaakt, dat het de overname van het Britse bedrijf CryoService Limited heeft afgerond. Het bedrijf, dat in 1970 werd opgericht, zal verder gaan onder de naam Air Products CryoEase® Services. Air Products had in 1998 al een belang van 25 procent in het bedrijf verworven, dat in 2008 werd omgezet in een meerderheidsbelang. Samen met Air Products levert CryoService cryogene en speciale gassen aan klanten in de industrie, het wetenschappelijk onderzoek en de recreatiesector.

"CryoService past mede dankzij de innovatieve cultuur, de geavanceerde technologie en haar servicegerichtheid prima bij Air Products", zei Ivo Bols, vice-president en general manager Merchant Gases Europe. "Deze overname is een volgende stap naar een compleet en integraal model voor de levering van industriële gassen. Dankzij de toevoeging van de bevoorrading van vloeibare gassen via cryogene tanks hebben we nog meer mogelijkheden om onze klanten optimaal te bedienen. Air Products levert zijn gassen ook via pijpleidingen, met tankauto's en in gascilinders aan haar klanten.

Bij de CryoEase® service krijgen klanten, die een beperkte hoeveelheid gas gebruiken, het gas in vloeibare vorm door een tankauto op locatie geleverd. Het gas wordt bij de klant opgeslagen in zogenaamde CryoEase tanks, die een inhoud van 230 tot 2.000 liter kunnen hebben. Dit logistieke concept heeft een aantal aanzienlijke operationele en kostentechnische voordelen vergeleken met de traditionele leveringsmethoden van industriële gassen.

De vestiging van CryoService in Worcester was al uitgegroeid tot het centre of excellence van Air Products op het gebied van CryoEase® producten en diensten in Groot-Brittannië en Ierland. Vanuit de vestiging hoopt Air Products zijn CryoEase-diensten verder uit te breiden. Vanuit Worcester worden CryoEase-installaties voor Nederlandse klanten geleverd.

Air Products boucle l'acquisition de CryoService Limited

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Air Products vient d'annoncer qu'il avait finalisé l'acquisition de la société britannique CryoService Limited qui portera désormais le nom d'Air Products CryoEase® Services.

Ce rachat fait suite à une première prise de participation de 25% de CryoService effectuée en 1998 par Air Products , suivie d'une prise de participation majoritaire en 2008. Depuis plus d'une décennie, les deux entités travaillent en partenariat pour approvisionner en gaz cryogéniques et gaz spéciaux leurs clients scientifiques, professionnels des loisirs ou de l'industrie générale.

« Le service client, l'innovation et la gestion technique ont toujours été prioritaires pour CryoService et sont en parfaite adéquation avec l'activité d'Air Products », a commenté Ivo Bols, Vice Président et Directeur général d'Air Products pour les Gaz marchands en Europe. « Cette acquisition démontre bien la stratégie d'Air Products : fonctionner comme un producteur de gaz industriels intégré pour optimiser croissance et rentabilité. En complétant les offres des Divisions Gros volumes, Vrac liquide et Gaz conditionnés, le mini-réservoir de CryoService va nous permettre de répondre encore mieux aux besoins de nos clients en leur offrant un choix exhaustif de modes de fourniture ».

Le Quartier général de CryoService dans le Worcester est devenu le Centre d'Excellence pour les produits et services CryoEase® d'Air Products en Grande-Bretagne et en Irlande et le Groupe prévoit de créer de nouveaux sites.

Les services CryoEase® permettent d'approvisionner des clients ayant besoin d'un faible volume de gaz sous forme liquide avec un remplissage sur site. Ils présentent de nombreux avantages opérationnels et financiers par rapport à des modes de fourniture traditionnels*.

A propos d’Air Products
Air Products est un fournisseur de gaz de l'air, de gaz process et de gaz spéciaux, de matériaux de performances, d'équipements et de solutions technologiques. Depuis plus de 70 ans, le Groupe permet à ses clients d'être plus productifs, d'optimiser leur rendement énergétique et d'être plus respectueux de l'environnement. Plus de 18 000 collaborateurs répartis dans une quarantaine de pays offrent des solutions innovantes aux secteurs de l'énergie, de l'environnement et aux marchés émergents, qu'il s'agissent de matériaux semi-conducteurs, d'hydrogène de raffinerie, de gazéification du charbon, de liquéfaction de gaz naturel ou d'adhésives et de peintures dernier cri. Au cours de l'année fiscale 2011,
Air Products a réalisé un CA de 10,1 milliards de dollars US. Pour plus d’informations, rendez-vous sur
www.airproducts.com.

A propos de CryoService Limited
Depuis 1970, CryoService a choisi l'innovation et les nouvelles technologies pour produire une solution de classe modiale pour l'approvisionnement en gaz spéciaux. Initialement créé pour fournir de faibles volumes de produits cryogéniques au marché scientifique, CryoService a développé sa réputation de fournisseur de choix pour les applications critiques, seul à fournir un service de livraison et à développer des solutions de sotckage innovantes qui apportent des bénéfices tangibles à des millieurs de clients à travers la Grande-Bretagne. La société fournit maintenant une gamme étendue de gaz cryogéniques et de gaz spéciaux à un large éventail de marchés dans les secteurs scientifiques, des loisirs et de l'industrie. Elle propose également en option un choix exhaustif d'équipements et peut se prévaloir d'une connaissance approfondie des applications de ses clients.

* A propos du service CryoEase®
Imaginé pour les clients qui consomment mensuellement entre 100 m3 (10 bouteilles) et 3 000 m3 d'un seul produit (azote, argon ou oxygène), ce service exclusif comprend la location d'un petit réservoir de gaz liquide sur leur site, directement connecté aux équipements de production, en service 24h sur 24, 7 j/7 et ré-approvisionnable automatiquement.

Après une étude gratuite du site et de ses applications afin de valider le choix de la solution CryoEase® et de déterminer la taille du réservoir (de 230 à 2000 litres), ce dernier est installé rapidement, sans travaux de génie civil ou branchement électrique. Il est ensuite rempli de produit liquide (azote, argon ou oxygène) par un véhicule dédié. Puis le gaz est acheminé, au choix, sous forme liquide ou gazeuse, par un réseau, directement au point d'utilisation et donc disponible de façon permanente.

Les camions CryoEase® actuellement en service sont des 19 t ou 26 t spécialement conçus pour accéder aux sites les plus confinés. Mais leur réelle originalité réside dans leur pompe embarquée. Cette dernière est en effet totalement autonome (nul besoin d'une prise dédiée chez le client). Sa capacité de 28 bars permet en outre d'éviter les arrêts de production habituellement causés par la chute de pression dans le réseau du client au moment du remplissage du réservoir.

Son immersion dans l'azote liquide prévient également toute perte de produit. « Anti-gaspi », la pompe des véhicules CryoEase® est aussi efficace : elle remplit un réservoir de 2000 l en moins de 20 minutes sans même nécessiter la présence du client. Le service CryoEase® supprime toute manutention et manipulation de cadres et bouteilles. Le gaz est directement connecté au point d'utilisation réduisant du même coup l'exposition aux gaz pressurisés. La suppression des connexions et déconnexions des bouteilles garantit quant à elle une absence de pollution éventuelle du réseau de distribution du gaz lors des changements d'emballages.

Le client voit sa procédure administrative allégée et ne paie que le gaz qu'il utilise puisque les pertes résiduelles inévitables avec les bouteilles ne sont plus à l'ordre du jour. Finies les zones de stockage séparées pour les bouteilles de gaz vides et les pleines : l'empreinte au sol d'un réservoir de 1000 l de produit liquide est de 1m x 1m, soit l'équivalent en capacité de 7 cadres environ (ou 70 B 50) qui occuperaient 6 m2 au sol !

Air Products übernimmt CryoService Limited

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Der Industriegasehersteller Air Products übernimmt das englische Unternehmen CryoService Limited, das zukünftig unter dem Namen Air Products CryoEase® Services firmieren wird. CryoService ist spezialisiert auf die Gasversorgung von Unternehmen, die kleinere Volumina benötigen und über die Befüllung von Kleintanks versorgt werden. Das Versorgungsmodel verschafft Unternehmen mit entsprechendem Bedarf Kostenvorteile und verbessert die Betriebsabläufe.

Die Übernahme folgt auf eine 25-prozentige Beteiligung von Air Products im Jahr 1998 und die anschließende Mehrheitsbeteiligung im Jahr 2008. Die beiden Unternehmen haben als Partner über ein Jahrzehnt gemeinsam kryogene Gase und Spezialgase an Forschung und Industrie geliefert.

"Das Kundenverständnis bei CryoService sowie die Innovationskraft und das technologische Know-how passen ausgezeichnet zu unserem Geschäftsmodell. Die Übernahme zeugt von unserer nachhaltigen Strategie als integrierter Industriegasehersteller Wachstum und Profitabilität zu steigern. Unser Angebot mit Tonnage-Gasen, der Flüssiggasversorgung für Großkunden sowie der Versorgung mit Flaschengasen, wird durch die Kleintanklösungen von CryoService perfekt ergänzt. Die damit zur Verfügung stehende Auswahl an unterschiedlichen Versorgungslösungen ermöglicht eine passgenaue Erfüllung der Kundenanforderungen," kommentiert Ivo Bols, Vice President und General Manager Merchant Gases bei Air Products, den Abschluss der Übernahme.

Über Air Products
Air Products (Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.) ist einer der führenden Anbieter von Industrie-, Prozess- und Spezialgasen, Hochleistungsmaterialien sowie Anlagen, Technologien und dazugehörigen Dienstleistungen. Seit über 70 Jahren ermöglicht Air Products seinen Kunden, Produkte und Prozesse produktiver, energieeffizienter und nachhaltiger zu gestalten. Mehr als 18.000 Mitarbeiter in über 40 Ländern entwickeln innovative Lösungen in den Bereichen ‚Energie' und ‚Umwelt' sowie für Wachstumsmärkte wie die Halbleiterindustrie, Wasserstofferzeugung, Kohlevergasung, Erdgasverflüssigung und moderne Schicht- und Klebstoffe. Air Products erzielte im Geschäftsjahr 2011 einen Umsatz von mehr als 10.1 Milliarden US-Dollar. Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter www.airproducts.de.

Pressekontakt:
Alexander Hirsch
Script Corporate+Public Communication
Feuerbachstr. 26-32
60325 Frankfurt am Main
Tel.: +49 (0)69/4699 4732

Air Products Announces North America Price Increase for Liquid and Bulk Helium Gases

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Effective January 1, 2012, or as contracts permit, Air Products (NYSE: APD) will be implementing a price increase for liquid and bulk helium gases in North America. Specific adjustments are being communicated directly to customers.

The price increase is the result of several factors. The global helium market continues to experience severe shortages in the supply needed to meet the world’s growing demand. The industry-wide shortage has made it increasingly difficult to maintain Air Products’ global system for meeting customer requirements, and unfortunately this situation is expected to continue well into the future. Air Products has incurred increased costs to operate in this manner, as its worldwide helium team is managing this difficult situation on a daily basis in order to maintain uninterruptible supply to customers.

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

Air Products Announces North America Price Increase for Liquid and Bulk Helium Gases

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Effective September 1, 2011, or as contracts permit, Air Products (NYSE: APD) will be implementing a price increase of 15 percent for liquid and bulk helium gases in North America.

The pricing adjustment is the result of several factors including the continued strong demand over the past year for helium and significant reductions in supply. The helium market has been tight across the globe with product allocations implemented by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management and with many other global helium sources producing below capacity. Additionally, new helium sources located primarily outside of the U.S. are extremely expensive, wholesale prices for crude and processed liquid helium have increased, and costs have escalated for power and diesel.

Air Products’ worldwide helium team is managing this difficult situation on a daily basis so that it can continue to bring uninterruptible supply to customers. It is expected that demand will exceed supply for the next two to three years, thus creating ongoing shortages in the market.

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.

Royal Wedding Party Throwers Prepare for Lift Off

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400

As party throwers around the country prepare for the Royal Wedding on 29th April 2011, a special party balloon kit is promising to make the big day a bright and colourful occasion wherever you are.

Developed by Air Products, the party balloon kit is available in two regal sizes. The Queen’s pack includes 100 10” red, white and blue balloons complete with ribbon and a Balloonium® cylinder, containing helium gas, so the balloons can be inflated quickly and easily. The King’s kit contains the same in addition to 20 metres of red, white and blue bunting and 50 Union Jack flags.

Gill Beech, business development specialist at Air Products, comments:

“For many of us, a party simply isn’t a party without some colourful balloons and bunting to brighten up the room or the surroundings. The Royal Wedding balloon packs are already proving popular with party planners at home and in pubs and restaurants, and they can be delivered anywhere in the country.”

To help party throwers prepare for the big day, each party balloon kit contains a 10 litre Balloonium® cylinder, which is very easy to use and ideal for people who may not have used helium to fill balloons before.

The Royal Wedding party balloon kits are available directly from Air Products and can usually be delivered ‘next day’ by its nationwide network of agents.

To receive a party balloon kit in time for the big day, ring 0800 121 4758 and place your order before
21st April 2011.

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

About Air Products
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 www.airproducts.com.

Carburos Metálicos trae la nieve a la ciudad de Barcelona

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Carburos Metálicos, grupo Air Products, ha sido la empresa encargada de proporcionar el nitrógeno líquido necesario para fabricar la nieve utilizada en la primera edición del Barcelona Snow Show, una competición internacional de snowboard y esquí freestyle en la modalidad de Big Air (saltos).

El nitrógeno líquido es un gas imprescindible en la creación de nieve. Mediante aire comprimido el agua se atomiza y los copos de nieve se congelan con este gas.

Todo ello se lleva a cabo dentro de una tienda especial instalada en la pista de esquí. Gracias a ella se controla la atmósfera y así se posibilita una correcta formación de la nieve. Además, en esta tienda se evita la concurrencia de diversos factores que podrían afectar a la forma y medida de los copos, como son el incremento de la temperatura, las corrientes de aire así como el control de la humedad.

En el caso de la Barcelona Snow Show que se celebró en el estadio Olímpico Lluís Companys de Barcelona, Carburos Metálicos tuvo que proporcionar nitrógeno para poder cubrir con nieve una rampa de 35 metros de altura y 112 metros de longitud, la más alta realizada en Europa hasta la fecha para una prueba de Copa del Mundo de Snowboard.

Ésta no es la primera vez que Carburos Metálicos proporciona nitrógeno líquido para la elaboración de nieve en un evento internacional. Durante el año pasado, la compañía suministró este gas para una pista de esquí que se ubicó en el festival de música Rock in Rio de Madrid.

Carburos Metálicos
Carburos Metálicos se constituyó en 1897. Desde entonces ha registrado un crecimiento constante que le ha llevado a liderar el sector de gases industriales y de uso medicinal en España. La empresa cuenta con un equipo de más de 1.000 profesionales, 15 plantas de producción, 2 laboratorios de gases de alta pureza, 41 centros propios y más de 200 puntos de distribución y delegaciones repartidos por todo el territorio nacional. Carburos Metálicos forma parte del Grupo Air Products desde 1995. Para más información sobre Carburos Metálicos visite www.carburos.com.

Air Products
Air Products presta servicio a clientes en los mercados tecnológico, energético, sanitario e industrial de todo el mundo, proporcionándoles una oferta global de productos, servicios y soluciones en gases atmosféricos, especiales y de proceso, así como materiales de alto rendimiento y equipos y servicios.

Fundada en 1940, Air Products es líder en mercados clave como semiconductores, refinería de hidrógeno, servicios de asistencia sanitaria, licuefacción de gas natural y recubrimientos avanzados y adhesivos. La compañía es reconocida por su cultura innovadora, su excelencia operacional y su compromiso con la seguridad y el medioambiente. Durante el 2009, Air Products obtuvo unos beneficios de 8.3 billones de dólares, opera en más de 40 países, y cuenta con 18.900 empleados en todo el mundo. Para más información visite www.airproducts.com.

Press Contact:
Begoña Sánchez
Tel.: 93.290.08.96

Air Products Announces North American Price Increase for Liquid and Bulk Industrial Gas Products

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Effective October 1, 2009, or as contracts permit, Air Products (NYSE:APD) will increase pricing and monthly service charges as follows for merchant customers in North America for the following products:

liquid oxygen, liquid nitrogen, liquid argon, liquid and bulk hydrogen by 4% to 8%; and
liquid and bulk helium by 5% to 10%.

Some price adjustments may be outside of these ranges based on other specific situations.

This pricing initiative is in response to higher operating costs related to running plants with significantly lower product demand, in addition to both higher energy costs and overall increases associated with the production and distribution of merchant gas products.

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

Air Products Launches New Balloonium® Delivery Service

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Air Products is launching a new dedicated Balloonium® delivery service for party and event organisers and specialist retailers in the London area. Operating within the M25, the new service will deliver lightweight helium cylinders directly to the customer’s doorstep, as and when they are needed.

Gill Beech, Air Products’ business development manager Balloon Helium Europe, said:

“Balloon helium sales in the London area have been increasing steadily and we expect demand to increase further in the run up to 2012, due to the high number of sports events and celebrations that are being organised.

“However, orders for balloon helium are often placed at short notice and meeting delivery deadlines can be challenging. The new delivery service means we will be able to respond to customer orders of all sizes as quickly as possible.”

Balloonium® cylinders come in three different sizes to suit the users’ requirements, which means they are easy-to-handle by professional and amateur event-organisers alike. In addition, each cylinder is fitted with patented safety features and the integrated regulator and quick-fit inflator connection mean that users don’t need to purchase expensive inflation equipment.

Before introducing the lighter Balloonium® cylinders in the UK five years ago, Air Products conducted consumer research and found that 92% of us think that balloons are an essential ingredient at parties.

For more information about Air Products’ Balloonium® cylinder delivery service, please phone 0800 920 920.

Note to the Editor:
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 $10 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and 22,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.

Smarts Contact:
Christine Smart or Sara Jenkins
Smarts
Tel: 0121 456 3199

Air Products Announces North American Price Increase for Liquid and Bulk Helium Products

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Effective April 1, 2008, or as contracts permit, Air Products (NYSE:APD) will increase prices on liquid and bulk helium by a minimum of 20 percent for merchant customers in North America.

The pricing initiatives are needed to cover escalating material, labor, and energy costs associated with the production and distribution of its helium products and additional capital investment required to meet current and future demand.

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

Kundeninformation Anpassung des GGVS Mautsatzes zum 1 Marz 2008

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Anhaltende Kostensteigerungen in Vertrieb und Logistik erhöhen den Kostendruck auf die Air Products GmbH. Insbesondere die folgenden Entwicklungen wirken sich sehr belastend auf die Distribution von Industriegasen aus:

Gestiegene Dieselpreise

Laut Statistischem Bundesamt erreichten die Dieselpreise bei Abgabe an Großverbraucher im November 2007 ihren historischen Höchstwert von 103,96 EUR pro 100 Liter. Im Jahresvergleich (Dezember 2006 - Dezember 2007) stiegen die Dieselpreise sogar um 18,2% von 87,62 EUR auf 103,56 EUR pro 100 l.

Erhöhte Mautgebühren

Die Mautgebühren wurden zum 1. September 2007 um 8,9% von durchschnittlich 12,4 Cent auf 13,5 Cent pro Kilometer angehoben. Darüber hinaus hat das Bundesministerium für Verkehr, Bau und Stadtentwicklung (BMVBS) bereits jetzt die nächste Mauterhöhung zum 1. Oktober 2008 um bis zu 52% je nach Emissionsklasse angekündigt.

Reduzierung der Arbeitszeiten für Kraftfahrer

Seit April 2007 dürfen Kraftfahrer laut Arbeitszeitgesetz nur noch maximal 48 anstelle der bisherigen 60 Stunden pro Woche arbeiten. Diese Neuregelung stellt eine erhebliche Kostenbelastung dar, da der verkürzte Arbeitszeitrahmen zusätzliches Fahrerpersonal erfordert.

Selbst ständige Prozessoptimierungen und Rationalisierungsmaßnahmen können diese zusätzlichen Belastungen nicht völlig kompensieren. Wir sehen uns deshalb gezwungen, Teile dieser Kostensteigerungen an unsere Kunde weiterzugeben und den GGVS/Mautsatz für unsere tiefkalten verflüssigten Gase (Sauerstoff, Stickstoff und Argon) sowie für Wasserstoff anzupassen.

Weitere Informationen finden Sie hier:

Dieselpreisentwicklung laut Bundesverband Güterkraftverkehr Logistik und Entsorgung (BGL) e.V.
Pressemitteilung TOLLCOLLECT zur Erhöhung der Mautgebühren
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Air Products zamroził skocznię narciarską w Zakopanem

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Firma Air Products kolejny raz wesprze organizatorów Pucharu Świata w skokach narciarskich, który rozpocznie się w Zakopanem w piątek, 25 stycznia br. Podobnie jak przed rokiem, w przypadku dodatniej temperatury powietrza, która mogłaby uniemożliwić organizację konkursu skoków, pracownicy Air Products będą przygotowani by zamrozić rozbieg Wielkiej Krokwi ciekłym azotem.

Zamrażacz do torów – urządzenie służące do zamrażania rozbiegu skoczni ciekłym azotem o temperaturze -196 stopni Celsjusza, został wykonany przez pracowników firmy Air Products przed rokiem, kiedy to dodatnie temperatury zagrażały organizacji Pucharu Świata w Zakopanem. Firma przekazała także zbiorniki z ciekłym azotem a jej pracownicy zaangażowali się w proces przygotowania rozbiegu skoczni. Wówczas też, po zakończeniu udanego sezonu narciarskiego, firma Air Products została nagrodzona pucharem dla najlepszej firmy wspierającej Puchar Świata w skokach narciarskich. W tym roku, Air Products ponownie wesprze komitet organizacyjny Pucharu Świata w Zakopanem.

“Póki co, śniegu jest pod dostatkiem, a prognozy napawają optymizmem. Na wszelki wypadek mamy jednak zamrażacz do torów. Firma Air Products tak jak przed rokiem przekazała nam zbiorniki z ciekłym azotem,” – powiedział Lech Nadarkiewicz, dyrektor zakopiańskiego Pucharu Świata w skokach narciarskich.

Air Products jest jedną z największych na świecie firm działających na rynku gazów technicznych
i największym dostawcą gazów technicznych w Polsce. Obecna w Polsce od 15 lat, firma Air Products konsekwentnie stosuje strategię rozwoju opartą na starannie dobieranych inwestycjach. Po przejęciu BOC Gazy w 2007 r. Air Products zatrudnia w Polsce obecnie ponad 800 pracowników a suma rocznych przychodów wyniosła ponad 573 miliony złotych w 2007 r.

Air Products współpracuje z klientami z sektora przemysłowego, energetycznego i ochrony zdrowia na całym świecie, oferując im unikalny pakiet produktów, usług i technologii oraz dostarczając gazy procesowe, atmosferyczne i specjalne, a także zaawansowane technologicznie materiały i chemikalia. Założona w 1940 roku firma jest liderem w swojej branży na szybko rozwijających się rynkach półprzewodników, wodoru dla rafinerii, domowych usług medycznych, skraplania gazu ziemnego oraz produkcji zaawansowanych powłok i klejów. Firma Air Products znana jest z innowacyjności, wysokiej sprawności działania oraz zaangażowania na rzecz bezpieczeństwa i ochrony środowiska. Jest uwzględniona w indeksach Dow Jones Sustainability oraz FTSE4Good. Air Products prowadzi działalność w ponad 40 krajach zatrudniając ponad 20 tysięcy pracowników. Roczne przychody firmy sięgają 9 miliardów dolarów. Dodatkowe informacje pod adresem: www.airproducts.com.

Air Products and Matheson Tri-Gas to Form Joint Venture to Build and Operate New Wyoming Helium Plant

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400

Air Products (NYSE: APD) and Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc., a member of the Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation (TNSC) group, today announced their intention to jointly build and operate a liquid helium production plant near Big Piney, Wyoming. The plant, designed to produce 200 million standard cubic feet per year at start-up, with expectations for future capacity expansion, would process crude helium produced by a natural gas processing facility that would be owned by Cimarex Energy Co. (NYSE: XEC) and their partner, Riley Ridge LLC.

The Cimarex facility would process natural gas from the Riley Ridge Field in Wyoming, the second largest helium-rich natural gas field in the United States. Riley Ridge is believed to contain sufficient helium reserves to support production for decades. Production at the new Wyoming plant is anticipated to commence in 2009.

Air Products, the global leader in helium production, has pioneered many of the helium extraction, production, distribution and storage technologies used in the industry today. Air Products maintains the world’s largest helium production and distribution system and operates numerous facilities around the world.

“We are enthusiastic about developing the helium reserves at Riley Ridge. Bringing on this new source, with very long-lived helium reserves, will enable us to further diversify our helium supply and enhance our ability to reliably serve our worldwide customers,” said John Van Sloun, general manager, Helium and Rare Gases for Air Products. “We continue to see tightness in the supply of helium in the global market. The initial helium volumes expected from Riley Ridge in 2009 are relatively small, but this important new facility can produce additional product to help meet growing global demand.”

Matheson Tri-Gas Global Helium was formed in September 2006 when its parent company, TNSC, acquired the helium assets that were divested in connection with Linde AG’s acquisition of The BOC Group, plc. TNSC is the leading helium supplier in Japan, and is one of only six industrial gas companies in the world with direct access to helium sources.

“Taiyo Nippon Sanso purchased a ‘sold out’ helium business from Linde with limited ability to grow. Helium from the Riley Ridge Project will improve our ability to supply existing customers and provide the opportunity to grow the business beginning in 2009. Moreover, Matheson Tri-Gas’ participation in the Riley Ridge Project gives us additional credibility as a competitor in the global helium business,” said Phil Kornbluth, executive vice president, Global Helium for Matheson Tri-Gas.

Upon completion, the Wyoming helium production plant will be the 10th liquid helium plant operating in the United States, and the first new U.S. facility since 2000. It is expected to employ approximately 8-10 people after start-up.

Helium is used in many unique and valued applications including: magnetic resonance imaging (MRI); lifting for high altitude scientific research balloons, blimps and party balloons; fiber optics and semiconductor manufacturing; metallurgy; breathing atmospheres for deep diving or unique blood gas medical mixtures; analytical chemistry; pressurizing and purging pipes, vessels, and other critical equipment; leak detection; and other advanced applications.

About Air Products

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 $9 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and over 20,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.

About Matheson Tri-Gas

Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc., is a single source provider of industrial and specialty gases, including bulk and cylinder gases, gas handling equipment, high performance purification systems, and related hard goods. The Company also provides support services, engineering services, and systems management services to analytical laboratories and semiconductor manufacturers worldwide. As a member of the Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation group, Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc., is part of a worldwide industrial gas organization focusing on being the single source provider for global customer requirements. For more information, visit www.matheson-trigas.com.

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

Matheson Tri-Gas Contacts:
Beth Sullivan
Tel: (215) 648-4026
E-mail: bsullivan@matheson-trigas.com

Christine Scully
Tel: (201) 825-1331
E-mail: christine.scully@verizon.net

Air Products Reaches Microbulk Solutions Milestone with 10,000th Installation

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400

Air Products (NYSE: APD) achieved a milestone in May with the 10,000th customer installation of its innovative Microbulk Solutions for small volume industrial gas customers. The installation of Microbulk Solutions at a customer manufacturing facility located in Georgia marked the achievement of the global product offering first introduced in the United States in 2005, and offered in Europe prior to 1990. Microbulk Solutions is a novel gas supply and services option that provides the most technically-advanced and cost-effective alternative to traditional cylinder gas packaging in the marketplace.

“Microbulk delivery service and on-site storage and blending systems are very popular and have reached the 10,000th installation because the offering brings the advantages of bulk supply to operations with less than traditional bulk delivery volumes. At the 10,000th installation, Microbulk was the answer for our customer’s argon needs for vacuum furnaces. Whether it is argon or nitrogen for heat-treating furnace atmospheres, nitrogen or oxygen for laser-assist gases, or argon and argon blends for weld shielding, Microbulk supply can mean efficient, economical and reliable supply for small-volume users,” said John Tapley, Microbulk business development manager at Air Products.

Air Products’ Microbulk Solutions has had an impact for several markets including metals processing, biotechnology, foods, electronics and healthcare industries, and for applications with relatively small volume gas requirements. The service appeals to small-volume customers by virtually eliminating cylinder handling and reducing the number of product deliveries.

Microbulk tank trucks provide fast fills into storage tanks that are designed to offer customers a range of flexible supply options. They feature automatic fill shut-off devices; computer telemetry that remotely monitors tank levels, or programmable digital liquid level gauges to help customers monitor their inventory; and tanks with enhanced thermal qualities to limit product loss during periods of little or no use. Microbulk Solutions provide a much simplified supply chain option over the former gas supply practice of many industries’ processing operations that historically relied on high-pressure cylinders and dewars―a labor-intensive approach often resulting in wasted residual gas and the potential for interrupted supply, cross-contamination and safety issues.

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 www.airproducts.com.

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

Písecký most pod sněhem

Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 -0400

Květen 2007 — V pátek 18. května 2007 proběhlo v Písku vyhlášení ankety o nejlepšího lyžaře Král bílé stopy, spojené se slavnostním ukončením sportovní kariéry Kateřiny Neumannové. Její poslední „trasa“ vedla přes celou délku nejstaršího mostu v Čechách, kde byla vytvořena 120 metrů dlouhá běžecká stopa.

Most byl zasněžen technickým sněhem (obchodní značka PolarSnow), jehož výrobu zajišťovaly společnosti Polar Technologies International a Air Products, které tento produkt společně vyvinuly. Patentovaná technologie výroby sněhu PolarSnow spočívá v „imitaci přírody“ – sníh je vyroben pouze za použití vody, stlačeného vzduchu a vysoce chladného kapalného dusíku (-196°C), neo bsahuje tedy žádné chemikálie. V tom spočívá jeho hlavní přednost, neboť nabízí všechny vlastnosti pravého sněhu. Mezi jeho další výhody patří zejména rychlost výroby (50m³/h) a jeho stabilita v čase – i v případě vysokých teplot vydrží minimálně 24hodin.

PolarSnow tak může být vyroben kdykoli a na jakémkoli místě, ať v saharském vedru nebo mírně vlhkém prostředí pražského parku. Může být produkován ve velkém objemu a v jakékoli požadované kvalitě: od dokonalého „prašanu“ na lyžování a snowboarding až po zledovatělou „břečku“ vhodnou k testování pneumatik. Je ideální pro první zasněžování lyžařských hal, skokanských můstků a různých typů sáňkařských ramp, vytváření zimních kulis pro filmové produkce nebo reklamní akce apod.

Mezinárodní společnost Air Products and Chemicals Inc. byla založena v roce 1940 a patří mezi přední světové výrobce a dodavatele technických plynů a chemikálií. V současné době působí ve více než 30 zemích a zaměstnává více než 20 000 pracovníků. Její roční obrat dosáhl v roce 2006 téměř 9 miliard dolarů. Svou činnost v České a Slovenské republice zahájila společnost Air Products v roce 1991. Mezníkem její úspěšné expanze na místní trhy se stal projekt realizovaný pro společnost Chemopetrol, a.s. v Litvínově – vybudování moderního zařízení na dělení vzduchu, které je dimenzováno na produkci stovek tun vysoce čistého kapalného kyslíku, dusíku a argonu. Hlavní oblastí působnosti firmy jsou dodávky technických plynů pro různá průmyslová odvětví.

Polar Technologies International je mezinárodní firma, která je držitelem patentu PolarSnow. Má dlouholeté zkušenosti s výrobou umělého sněhu. Každý rok se podílí na úspěchu desítek akcí, např. Nokia FIS WorldCup v Turíně a Curichu, Optimus Urban Ski Open v Portugalsku… Za dobu své působnosti společnost vyrobila více než 34 000 tun sněhu.

Referenční listina běžeckých tratí s uměle vytvořeným sněhem PolarSnow:

STADTFEST 555 JAHRE - ALTENBERG (Německo 2006) 100 x 4m
USEDOM TOURNEE: BIATHLON - AHLBECK (Německo 2004) 100 x 4m
VELTINS BIATHLON WTC - GELSENKIRCHEN (Německo 2003) 1200 x 5m
NOËL DES ALPS – ANNECY (Francie 2003) 650 x 4m
EXPOGAMES – YVERDON LES BAINS (Švýcarsko 2002) 150 x 3m
SNOW SWING – VLAARDINGEN (Nizozemí 1999) 200 x 4m
K.O. SPRINT WORLD CUP – MILAN (Itálie 1998) 650 x 6m
KAPS SNOW DAYS – SOLMS (Germany 1997) 200 x 1.5m track

Air Products Completes Purchase of BOC Gazy from Linde

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400

Air Products (NYSE:APD) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of the industrial gas business of BOC Gazy Sp z o.o. from The Linde Group for 370 million euros or about $503 million. With this transaction, Air Products is now the leading industrial gas supplier in Central Europe’s fastest growing economy.

Air Products announced on January 8 its intention to acquire the BOC Gazy business and has since received clearance from the European and Polish regulatory authorities.

“This is a very compelling investment for Air Products,” said John McGlade, president and chief operating officer. “We now have the assets, infrastructure, people and management talent to take full advantage of the opportunities that come from having the leading position in one of the world’s fastest growing economies. Poland is the fourth largest recipient of foreign direct investment next to China, India and Brazil. Our combined operations are in the industrial heartland of the region where we can bring new applications and technology to drive quality, efficiency and performance in our customers’ businesses.”

The business, headquartered in Warsaw, has approximately 750 employees, five major industrial gas plants and six cylinder transfill facilities serving customers across a diverse range of industries, including chemicals, steel and base metals, among others. Combined with Air Products’ existing Polish business, 2006 sales were about 140 million euros or about $190 million.

Air Products operates in 15 countries throughout Europe, including the central and eastern European countries of the Slovak Republic, the Czech Republic, Russia and Poland. Total European sales in Air Products’ 2006 fiscal year were approximately $2.6 billion.

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 www.airproducts.com.

NOTE: This release contains “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 presentation regarding important risk factors. Actual performance and financial results may differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements because of many factors, including those specifically referenced as future events or outcomes that the company anticipates as well as, among other things, overall economic and business conditions in Central and Eastern Europe and elsewhere different than those currently anticipated and demand for Air Products’ goods and services during that time; competitive factors in the industries in which it competes; natural or political interruption in ordinary sources of supply; the ability to recover unanticipated increased energy and raw material costs from customers; uninsured litigation judgments or settlements; changes in government regulations; consequences of acts of war or terrorism impacting the European and other markets; the effects of a pandemic or epidemic or a natural disaster; charges related to currently undetermined portfolio management and cost reduction actions; the success of implementing cost reduction programs or achieving synergies; the timing, impact, ability to complete and other uncertainties of future acquisitions or divestitures or unanticipated contract terminations; significant fluctuations in interest rates and foreign currencies from that currently anticipated; the impact of tax and other legislation and regulations in jurisdictions in which Air Products and its affiliates operate; the recovery of insurance proceeds; the impact of new financial accounting standards; and the timing and rate at which tax credits can be utilized. The company disclaims any obligation or undertaking to disseminate any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained in this presentation to reflect any change in the company’s assumptions, beliefs or expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances upon which any such forward-looking statements are based.

Air Products Announces Surcharge for U.S. Merchant Customers

Mon, 22 May 2006 00:00:00 -0400

Air Products (NYSE:APD) announced today that it is increasing nationwide surcharges on its liquid oxygen and liquid nitrogen products starting June 1, 2006. The surcharges are required to recover increased distribution costs such as purchased transportation and diesel fuel.

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

Air Products Announces Pricing Actions for North American Merchant Customers

Fri, 14 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0400

Effective May 1, 2006, Air Products (NYSE:APD) will implement nationwide pricing actions for helium, argon and bulk hydrogen, and regional energy charges for oxygen and nitrogen where appropriate.

The pricing actions are needed to cover escalating distribution and production costs to maintain Air Products' high standards of customer service and supply. The regional charges for oxygen and nitrogen are needed to recover power rate increases in the affected areas.

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

Air Products Announces Price Increase For North American Liquid/Bulk Oxygen, Nitrogen, Argon And Helium Customers

Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0500

Effective January 1, 2006, Air Products (NYSE:APD) will increase schedule pricing on liquid/bulk oxygen, nitrogen, and helium by up to 20 percent and argon by 25 percent for merchant and government customers in North America and will eliminate discounts on monthly service charges and other services.

Air Products will also continue its ongoing regional surcharge efforts where appropriate.

The pricing and surcharge initiatives are needed to address the unprecedented cost increases associated with the production and distribution of its merchant gas products, as well as the capital investment needed for Air Products to maintain its high standards of customer service and supply.

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

Record Olieprijzen Werken Door In Transportkosten

Fri, 01 Jul 2005 00:00:00 -0400

De aanhoudende stijging van aardolie prijzen leidt tot onvermijdelijke kostenverhogingen. Naast alle energie gerelateerde producten en processen worden met name onze transportkosten direct beïnvloed. Om deze reden hebben wij moeten besluiten tot een aanpassing van de transportbijdrage met € 0,50 per cilinder, met ingang van 1 juli . De kosten voor het retournemen van lege cilinders zijn hierbij inbegrepen.

Voor vloeibare/bulk gassen bedraagt de aanpassing € 1,- per MT / 1000m³.

Wij vertrouwen op uw begrip en zijn u zoals altijd graag van dienst.

Air Products Institutes Bulk Industrial Gas Price Increases

Thu, 23 Jun 2005 00:00:00 -0400

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE:APD) is instituting the following initiatives:

Effective July 15, 2005, Air Products will increase pricing on liquid/bulk oxygen, nitrogen, argon, hydrogen and helium 5 to 25% as contracts allow. These price increases are primarily related to production, feedstock and distribution cost increases.
Also effective July 15, 2005, Air Products will increase the amount of its hazardous materials (hazmat) charge to $20 per delivery. This hazmat increase reflects the additional costs and investments related to enhanced security and compliance activities.
Air Products instituted an argon recovery charge of $3.00 per 1000 scf, effective June 15, 2005, to cover the significant additional cost increases it has experienced to produce argon as a result of softening steel production and in an effort to meet continued strong demand.

Air Products expects to continue its ongoing regional surcharge and cost recovery efforts related to the extraordinary increases in both diesel fuel and feedstock costs it experiences in specific geographies.

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 $7.4 billion, operations in over 30 countries, and nearly 20,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.

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

Air Products Announces Surcharge For L/B Oxygen, Nitrogen, And Argon Customers And Price Increase For Hydrogen, Helium Customers

Fri, 18 Feb 2005 00:00:00 -0500

Effective March 15, 2005, Air Products (NYSE:APD) will institute a surcharge of $.30 per 1000 standard cubic feet on liquid/bulk oxygen, nitrogen and argon. This surcharge is required to offset extraordinary increases in power, natural gas, coal, diesel fuel and distribution costs associated with merchant oxygen, nitrogen and argon production and distribution.

In addition, hydrogen and helium product pricing will increase by ten percent for merchant customers in North America, and discounts on monthly charges for hydrogen and helium tube trailers will be eliminated. The helium and hydrogen product price increase is necessary to recover continued escalation of feedstock and distribution costs while allowing Air Products to maintain its high standard of safe and reliable customer service and supply.

Air Products is also advising its hydrogen customers that in response to natural gas volatility, supply contracts will be restructured to enhance their ability to more effectively recover increases in natural gas cost.

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

Balloons All Round At Birmingham Children's Hospital

Thu, 27 May 2004 00:00:00 -0400

To celebrate National Balloon Week every child at Birmingham Children's Hospital received a balloon, thanks to Air Products, leading industrial gas supplier and developer of the Party Perfect ™ system.

"Children everywhere love balloons. That was evident from the looks of the kids' faces as we handed them the balloons. From toddlers to teenagers, and even the nursing staff, the balloons were greeted with an instant smile," says Gill Beech, business development manager, at Air Products. "As a leading supplier of helium for balloons, we, at Air Products, wanted to celebrate National Balloon Week in style and could think of no better way than to bring the fun and excitement of balloons to the children at the hospital."

The Air Products team inflated 400 foil balloons, donated by Amscan International, with helium, before touring the hospital to hand out the balloons to ensure that every child at the hospital received a balloon.

"We're very grateful for all the donations, voluntary help and assistance we receive from individuals, companies and communities," says Malcolm Faulkner, community fundraising officer at Birmingham Children's Hospital. "The balloons were an especially welcome gift and a happy surprise for the children."

National Balloon Week had another significance for Air Products since it was also the anniversary of the launch of their Party Perfect™ system. Building on their reputation in the balloon gas industry for innovation with their lightweight Heligas® cylinders, Air Products developed Party Perfect™; the first consumer-friendly, refillable helium balloon pack system consisting of a helium refill unit plus small refillable barrels (cylinders). Consumers can hire the Party PerfectTM barrels, which can fill 40 standard 11" party balloons, from selected outlets for special occasions and parties. Air Products has already signed up 80 Party Perfect™ outlets nationwide.

For details of your nearest Party Perfect™ stockist, please call free on 0800 920 920 or visit the website: www.partyperfectonline.com

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Issued by Citigate Communications on behalf of Air Products. For further information please call:
Louise Holt or Gill Holtom
Phone: 0121 456 3199
Email: louise.holt@citigatec.co.uk