Water/Wastewater News Releaseshttp://www.airproducts.com/rss-listings/water-wastewater.aspxThe Latest Water/Wastewater News Releases from Air Productsen{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{5C5D07D1-1519-4A49-BB93-E580338383A2}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2015/06/0605-carburos-metalicos-conmemora-los-25-anos-de-su-planta-en-sant-celoni.aspxCarburos Metálicos conmemora los 25 años de su planta en Sant Celoni reforzando su competitividad<ul> <li>La planta es un centro de envasado de referencia para toda Europa dentro del grupo Air Products </li> <li>Se han presentado tambi&eacute;n las nuevas medidas de seguridad de la planta que, con una inversi&oacute;n de 2 millons de euros, la refuerzan ante eventuales emergencias de acuerdo con la importancia que la compa&ntilde;&iacute;a da a la seguridad </li> </ul> <p><img width="215" height="143" style="float: left; margin-left: 6px; margin-right: 6px;" alt="Francesco Maione, Xavier Romero, jefe de la planta de Carburos Met&aacute;licos en Sant Celoni, y Felip Puig" align="left" src="/~/media/Images/inline/Company/news-center/2015/2015-06-05-sant-celoni-25th-anniversary-1.jpg?la=en" />Este mediod&iacute;a la planta de Sant Celoni de Carburos Met&aacute;licos, del grupo Air Products, ha conmemorado su 25 aniversario con un acto que ha contado con la participaci&oacute;n del conseller d'Empresa i Ocupaci&oacute; de la Generalitat de Catalunya, Felip Puig, los alcaldes en funciones de Sant Celoni, Joan Casta&ntilde;o, y Gualba, Marc Uriach, y el director general de Carburos Met&aacute;licos, Francesco Maione, adem&aacute;s de numerosos representantes de las empresas vecinas y directivos de la compa&ntilde;&iacute;a gasista. El acto ha servido tambi&eacute;n para presentar las nuevas medidas de seguridad de la planta, en las que Carburos Met&aacute;licos ha invertido m&aacute;s de 2 millones de euros. <br /> <br /> <img width="215" height="143" style="float: right; margin-left: 6px; margin-right: 6px;" alt="Marc Uriach, Francesco Maione, Felip Puig, Joan Casta&ntilde;o y Xavier Romero" align="right" src="/~/media/Images/inline/Company/news-center/2015/2015-06-05-sant-celoni-25th-anniversary-2.jpg?la=en" />Desde 1990 la planta de Sant Celoni de Carburos Met&aacute;licos se dedica al envasado de cloro y en 1997 ampli&oacute; su actividad con el envasado y an&aacute;lisis de mezcla de gases especiales y productos especializados, siendo un punto de distribuci&oacute;n de referencia de la compa&ntilde;&iacute;a para toda Europa. Concretamente, Sant Celoni es la &uacute;nica planta europea del grupo Air Products en la que se envasa cloro, producto que se utiliza principalmente en la potabilizaci&oacute;n del agua de boca, por ejemplo, del &aacute;rea metropolitana de Barcelona. Tambi&eacute;n es la planta del grupo Air Products que envasa en exclusiva para toda Europa el Noxap, un gas medicinal que contiene &oacute;xido n&iacute;trico y que act&uacute;a como vasodilatador pulmonar selectivo cuando se inhala. <br /> <br /> Carburos Met&aacute;licos y Air Products ocupan en Espa&ntilde;a posiciones de liderazgo en los sectores de actividad propios de la planta de Sant Celoni, tanto en el mercado de los gases especiales como en el del envasado de cloro. <br /> <br /> <strong>Nuevas medidas de seguridad</strong> <br /> Durante el acto de celebraci&oacute;n del 25 aniversario de la planta de Sant Celoni, se han presentado las nuevas medidas de seguridad en las que la compa&ntilde;&iacute;a ha invertido m&aacute;s de 2 millones de euros. Las mejoras est&aacute;n centradas en reforzar la seguridad de la planta a todos los niveles y de manera transversal, consolidando los sistemas de alerta y automatizando el procedimiento en caso de emergencia, en l&iacute;nea con el compromiso con la seguridad de la compa&ntilde;&iacute;a. <br /> <br /> Francesco Maione, director general de Carburos Met&aacute;licos, ha destacado que el refuerzo de las medidas de seguridad del centro guarda coherencia con el lema de la compa&ntilde;&iacute;a: &lsquo;La seguridad es lo primero&rsquo;. Adem&aacute;s, ha se&ntilde;alado que la inversi&oacute;n realizada coincide con los 25 a&ntilde;os de la planta y materializa el compromiso de Carburos Met&aacute;licos y Air Products con el entorno local a largo plazo, a la vez que permite ofrecer un mejor servicio a sus clientes. Seg&uacute;n Maione, "todo ello, sumado al peso que tiene la planta para el grupo Air Products en Europa, consolida Sant Celoni como un centro altamente competitivo&rdquo;. <br /> <br /> En concreto, y en coherencia con la filosofia de Carburos Met&aacute;licos, las mejoras implementadas consisten en la instalaci&oacute;n de nuevos sistemas de detecci&oacute;n de fugas, alarmas o fallos del proceso los cuales han sido automatizados as&iacute; como una actualizaci&oacute;n del dise&ntilde;o de las torres de absorci&oacute;n de cloro cuya configuraci&oacute;n en serie dificulta, adem&aacute;s, una posible fuga. <br /> <br /> Todos los sistemas han sido integrados en un DCS (Distributed Control System) que permite que la planta pase autom&aacute;ticamente a un estado de seguridad en caso de incidencias. Se han habilitado tambi&eacute;n dos salas de confinamiento (en la sala de control de cloro y en la sala de reuniones de oficinas), con una capacidad total para 30 personas, y se ha creado una sala de comunicaci&oacute;n en el edificio de oficinas, independiente de los sistemas de planta, con una estaci&oacute;n de control y gesti&oacute;n de emergencias sobre la planta. <br /> <br /> Estas medidas se suman a las ya existentes y su implementaci&oacute;n guarda plena coherencia con la importancia que el grupo Air Products da al hecho de que todas las operaciones se desarrollen con las m&aacute;ximas garant&iacute;as. <br /> <br /> <strong>Carburos Met&aacute;licos, 25 a&ntilde;os en Sant Celoni</strong> <br /> Tras 25 a&ntilde;os, la planta de Carburos Met&aacute;licos en Sant Celoni es un referente industrial en la zona. Para la compa&ntilde;&iacute;a, Sant Celoni es una de sus plantas de referencia. "Aqu&iacute; contamos con un equipo humano altamente cualificado y comprometido con el proyecto y tambi&eacute;n con la buena predisposici&oacute;n que nos han brindado tanto la administraci&oacute;n p&uacute;blica como los vecinos de las poblaciones colindantes", ha explicado Maione. <br /> <br /> Por su parte, el conseller Felip Puig ha agradecido el esfuerzo de todo el equipo humano de Carburos Met&aacute;licos y la confianza que el grupo Air Products ha depositado, con esta nueva inversi&oacute;n en seguridad, en la zona de Sant Celoni, "para perpetuar su presencia aqu&iacute;. La actividad de Carburos Met&aacute;licos permite ubicar a Catalu&ntilde;a en el mapa industrial del mundo ", ha destacado. <br /> <br /> Por otra parte, el alcalde de Sant Celoni, Joan Casta&ntilde;o, ha subrayado que "la actividad de Carburos Met&aacute;licos contribuye al progreso y al respeto al medio ambiente" mientras que el alcalde de Gualba, Marc Uriach, ha agradecido "el esfuerzo humano y econ&oacute;mico de la compa&ntilde;&iacute;a para realizar las inversiones necesarias que garantizan la seguridad de sus instalaciones ". <br /> <br /> Carburos Met&aacute;licos es una compa&ntilde;&iacute;a comprometida con el desarrollo de la industria y las comunidades donde se encuentran sus instalaciones. Por ello, a lo largo de este cuarto de siglo, la planta de Sant Celoni ha desarrollado una relaci&oacute;n continua con los municipios vecinos de Sant Celoni y Gualba, colaborando con la comunidad en diferentes acciones. <br /> <br /> <strong>Sobre Carburos Met&aacute;licos</strong> <br /> Carburos Met&aacute;licos es una compa&ntilde;&iacute;a l&iacute;der en el sector de gases industriales y medicinales que produce, distribuye y vende gases para m&uacute;ltiples sectores: metalurgia, vidrio, aguas, alimentaci&oacute;n, medicinal, energ&iacute;a, petroqu&iacute;mica, laboratorios, congelaci&oacute;n, refrigeraci&oacute;n, enolog&iacute;a, ocio y bebidas. La compa&ntilde;&iacute;a aporta una amplia gama de productos, soluciones y servicios a sus clientes, as&iacute; como materiales y equipos destinados a las aplicaciones de estos gases. <br /> <br /> Fundada en 1897, Carburos Met&aacute;licos cuenta con 118 a&ntilde;os de servicio a la industria de nuestro pa&iacute;s y siempre ha mantenido un fuerte v&iacute;nculo con la sociedad. Actualmente, es l&iacute;der en el sector de gases industriales y medicinales en Espa&ntilde;a y un referente en el sector qu&iacute;mico en temas de seguridad, innovaci&oacute;n y sostenibilidad. <br /> <br /> Carburos Met&aacute;licos cuenta con un equipo de m&aacute;s de 600 profesionales en Espa&ntilde;a, una capacidad diaria de producci&oacute;n de m&aacute;s de 1200 toneladas de gas licuado (mtpd), 13 plantas de producci&oacute;n, 12 plantas de envasado, 2 laboratorios de gases de alta pureza y un centro de I+D ubicado en Bellaterra (Barcelona) que dan servicio a m&aacute;s de 100.000 clientes. Desde 1995, la compa&ntilde;&iacute;a pertenece al grupo norteamericano Air Products, grupo global que cuenta con 20.000 empleados en m&aacute;s de 50 pa&iacute;ses y que presta servicio a clientes en todo el mundo, ofreciendo adem&aacute;s de gases, materiales de alto rendimiento e intermedios qu&iacute;micos. Para m&aacute;s informaci&oacute;n <a href="http://www.carburos.com">www.carburos.com</a>. &nbsp;<br /> <br /> <strong>Sobre el grupo Air Products</strong> <br /> Air Products (NYSE:APD) es una compa&ntilde;&iacute;a de gases industriales. Durante cerca de 75 a&ntilde;os, la compa&ntilde;&iacute;a ha suministrado gases atmosf&eacute;ricos, manufacturados y especializados, as&iacute; como equipamiento a mercados de manufacturas como metales, alimentos y bebidas, refinos, petroqu&iacute;micos y gas natural licuado. Los materiales y la tecnolog&iacute;a de Air Products se emplea en diferentes sectores como semiconductores, poliuretanos, recubrimientos y adhesivos. M&aacute;s de 20.000 trabajadores en 50 pa&iacute;ses trabajan para convertir a Air Products en la mejor compa&ntilde;&iacute;a de gases industriales del mundo gracias a una oferta sostenible y a un excelente servicio al cliente. En el a&ntilde;o fiscal 2014, Air Products obtuvo unos ingresos de 10.400 millones de d&oacute;lares y alcanz&oacute; el puesto 276 en la lista anual de 500 compa&ntilde;&iacute;as p&uacute;blicas de la revista Fortune. Para m&aacute;s informaci&oacute;n <a href="http://www.airproducts.com">www.airproducts.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /> <br /> <strong>M&aacute;s informaci&oacute;n: <br /> </strong><a href="mailto:pilar.urreta@manifestacom.com">Pilar Urreta</a><br /> Manifesta Comunicaci&oacute;n Corporativa&nbsp;<br /> Tel. 93 342 51 59 </p>Fri, 05 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400{DDD59CEA-D28D-4480-9F33-A961027BE18C}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2015/04/0410-carburos-metalicos-cede-una-instalacion-de-fertilizacion-por-riego-en-tarragona.aspxCarburos Metálicos cede una instalación de fertilización por riego en Tarragona<ul> <li>La comunidad de regantes de La Sequieta es la beneficiaria de este proyecto, que ha contado con una inversi&oacute;n total de 120.000 euros por parte de la compa&ntilde;&iacute;a gasista </li> <li>El agua amoniacal, subproducto no t&oacute;xico generado en la producci&oacute;n de prot&oacute;xido de nitr&oacute;geno de la planta de La Pobla de Mafumet, se reutilizar&aacute; como fertilizante agr&iacute;cola</li> </ul> <p><img width="215" height="121" style="float: left; margin-left: 6px; margin-right: 6px;" alt="Autoridades y representantes de la comunidad de regantes de la Sequieta y de Carburos Met&aacute;licos en el exterior de la planta que la compa&ntilde;&iacute;a tiene en la Pobla de Mafumet." align="left" src="/~/media/Images/inline/Company/news-center/2015/2015-04-10-carburos-tarragona.jpg?la=en" />Este mediod&iacute;a se han presentado en La Pobla de Mafumet (Tarragona) las nuevas instalaciones de fertirrigaci&oacute;n de la comunidad de regantes de La Sequieta. El proyecto es fruto del acuerdo, firmado hoy, entre Carburos Met&aacute;licos y los regantes locales en funci&oacute;n del cual la compa&ntilde;&iacute;a, l&iacute;der en el sector de los gases industriales, pone a disposici&oacute;n de los agricultores de la zona de manera gratuita el agua amoniacal generada en la actividad productiva de la planta de La Pobla de Mafumet, con el fin de contribuir a abonar los campos de cultivo del t&eacute;rmino municipal. <br /> <br /> En concreto, el proyecto de fertilizaci&oacute;n por riego consiste en la instalaci&oacute;n de una balsa, a 300 metros de la planta de producci&oacute;n de La Pobla, con una capacidad de almacenamiento de 1.500 m3 de soluci&oacute;n gracias a la cual los agricultores obtendr&aacute;n los abonos nitrogenados para sus campos de cultivo. Tambi&eacute;n se ha instalado un dep&oacute;sito regulador de 60 m3, un dep&oacute;sito dosificador de la soluci&oacute;n de 7 m3 de capacidad y elementos de interconexi&oacute;n y control entre los dep&oacute;sitos, la balsa y la estaci&oacute;n de bombeo. <br /> <br /> Asimismo, el acuerdo prev&eacute; el establecimiento de las caracter&iacute;sticas de la soluci&oacute;n empleada, rica en nitr&oacute;geno, seg&uacute;n las necesidades de fertilizaci&oacute;n de los campos de la zona. Adem&aacute;s, en l&iacute;nea con la importancia que Carburos Met&aacute;licos otorga a la seguridad, se crear&aacute; un procedimiento de env&iacute;o de producto y un protocolo de fertirrigaci&oacute;n, se realizar&aacute;n an&aacute;lisis mensuales y semestrales de los componentes de la soluci&oacute;n almacenada y se instalar&aacute;n dos puntos de muestreo autorizados por la Agencia Catalana del Agua. <br /> <br /> A la presentaci&oacute;n han asistido el director de los servicios territoriales de Agricultura, Ganader&iacute;a, Pesca, Alimentaci&oacute;n y Medio Natural de la Generalitat, Anton Ballv&eacute;, la responsable del servicio de Salud de Tarragona, Carme Coll, los alcaldes de La Pobla de Mafumet, Joan Maria Sard&agrave;, de El Morell, Pere Guinovart, y de Perafort, Joan Mart&iacute; Pla i Pla, el presidente de la Comunidad de Regantes de La Sequieta, Joan Gasull, el director general de Carburos Met&aacute;licos, Francesco Maione, el director de operaciones de la compa&ntilde;&iacute;a, Jos&eacute; Luis M&eacute;ndez, el director de Relaciones Institucionales, Rom&aacute;n Trias, y el director de la planta de La Pobla, V&iacute;ctor Cano. <br /> <br /> <strong>Beneficios del agua amoniacal en la agricultura <br /> </strong>Los beneficios del agua amoniacal como fertilizante agr&iacute;cola se basan en el aumento que produce de los niveles de nitr&oacute;geno en la tierra, lo que conlleva un mayor grado de nutrientes. Adem&aacute;s, el uso de agua amoniacal ayuda a preservar la fertilidad natural del suelo y evitar su empobrecimiento. Asimismo, su uso evita la lixiviaci&oacute;n de sustancias potencialmente t&oacute;xicas para las aguas fre&aacute;ticas. <br /> <br /> El agua amoniacal es un subproducto no t&oacute;xico generado en la producci&oacute;n de prot&oacute;xido de nitr&oacute;geno que Carburos Met&aacute;licos lleva a cabo en La Pobla de Mafumet. Anteriormente, la valorizaci&oacute;n del agua amoniacal de la planta se realizaba a trav&eacute;s de empresas de fabricaci&oacute;n de fertilizantes destinados a la agricultura de la Comunidad Valenciana. Las nuevas instalaciones evitar&aacute;n el transporte por carretera del agua amoniacal para su recuperaci&oacute;n, lo que contribuir&aacute; a reducir la huella de carbono que hasta ahora se derivaba de esta actividad. <br /> <br /> <strong>Compromiso con la sostenibilidad <br /> </strong>Para Carburos Met&aacute;licos sostenibilidad es sin&oacute;nimo de compromiso con el entorno. El proyecto de fertirrigaci&oacute;n en beneficio de la comunidad de regantes de La Sequieta, que ha contado con una inversi&oacute;n total de 120.000 euros por parte de la compa&ntilde;&iacute;a, se enmarca dentro de esta filosof&iacute;a orientada a ofrecer soluciones sostenibles desde la proximidad y la eficiencia, entendida tanto a nivel energ&eacute;tico y medioambiental como a nivel de operativa industrial y productividad. En este sentido, Francesco Maione, director general de Carburos Met&aacute;licos, ha destacado: "esta iniciativa plasma el estrecho v&iacute;nculo de Carburos Met&aacute;licos con el &aacute;rea de Tarragona y nuestra apuesta por la sostenibilidad, nuestro compromiso desinteresado con la comunidad local, el respeto medioambiental y la b&uacute;squeda de una mayor eficiencia de nuestra actividad". <br /> <br /> <strong>Carburos Met&aacute;licos, m&aacute;s de 50 a&ntilde;os en Tarragona <br /> </strong>Con origen industrial en el &aacute;rea de Tarragona en 1958, Carburos Met&aacute;licos cuenta actualmente con cinco plantas en la zona, que tienen una capacidad de producci&oacute;n total superior a las 2.500 toneladas por d&iacute;a. Est&aacute;n situadas en las localidades de La Pobla de Mafumet, El Morell, La Canonja y Vilaseca. En La Pobla de Mafumet la compa&ntilde;&iacute;a tiene dos plantas de producci&oacute;n. La primera, inaugurada en 2002, produce prot&oacute;xido de nitr&oacute;geno y di&oacute;xido de carbono, entre otros gases. La otra planta produce hidr&oacute;geno de tecnolog&iacute;a SMR de gran capacidad (HYCO); se trata de la &uacute;nica planta de hidr&oacute;geno en Catalunya y una de las mayores de la Pen&iacute;nsula Ib&eacute;rica. <br /> <br /> El negocio de Carburos Met&aacute;licos en el &aacute;rea de Tarragona tiene una orientaci&oacute;n 100% local, en l&iacute;nea con el compromiso de la compa&ntilde;&iacute;a con el desarrollo de la industria y las comunidades donde se encuentran sus instalaciones. Carburos Met&aacute;licos se ha involucrado en distintos proyectos e iniciativas de la zona dirigidas tanto a su equipo humano como a su entorno m&aacute;s pr&oacute;ximo, y est&aacute; de igual modo presente en organizaciones de referencia, como la AEQT. <br /> <br /> <strong>Sobre Carburos Met&aacute;licos</strong> <br /> Carburos Met&aacute;licos es una compa&ntilde;&iacute;a l&iacute;der en el sector de gases industriales y medicinales que produce, distribuye y vende gases para m&uacute;ltiples sectores: metalurgia, vidrio, aguas, alimentaci&oacute;n, medicinal, energ&iacute;a, petroqu&iacute;mica, laboratorios, congelaci&oacute;n, refrigeraci&oacute;n, enolog&iacute;a, ocio y bebidas. La compa&ntilde;&iacute;a aporta una amplia gama de productos, soluciones y servicios a sus clientes, as&iacute; como materiales y equipos destinados a las aplicaciones de estos gases. <br /> <br /> Fundada en 1897, Carburos Met&aacute;licos cuenta con m&aacute;s de 118 a&ntilde;os de servicio a la industria de nuestro pa&iacute;s y siempre ha mantenido un fuerte v&iacute;nculo con la sociedad. Actualmente, es l&iacute;der en el sector de gases industriales y medicinales en Espa&ntilde;a y un referente en el sector qu&iacute;mico en temas de seguridad, innovaci&oacute;n y sostenibilidad. <br /> <br /> Carburos Met&aacute;licos cuenta con un equipo de m&aacute;s de 600 profesionales en Espa&ntilde;a, una capacidad diaria de producci&oacute;n de m&aacute;s de 1200 toneladas de gas licuado (mtpd), 13 plantas de producci&oacute;n, 12 plantas de envasado, 2 laboratorios de gases de alta pureza y un centro de I+D ubicado en Bellaterra (Barcelona) que dan servicio a m&aacute;s de 100.000 clientes. Desde 1995, la compa&ntilde;&iacute;a pertenece al grupo norteamericano Air Products, grupo global que cuenta con 20.000 empleados en m&aacute;s de 50 pa&iacute;ses y que presta servicio a clientes en todo el mundo, ofreciendo adem&aacute;s de gases, materiales de alto rendimiento e intermedios qu&iacute;micos. Para m&aacute;s informaci&oacute;n <a href="http://www.carburos.com">www.carburos.com</a>. &nbsp;<br /> <br /> <strong>Sobre el grupo Air Products</strong> <br /> Air Products (NYSE:APD) es una compa&ntilde;&iacute;a de gases industriales. Durante cerca de 75 a&ntilde;os, la compa&ntilde;&iacute;a ha suministrado gases atmosf&eacute;ricos, manufacturados y especializados, as&iacute; como equipamiento a mercados de manufacturas como metales, alimentos y bebidas, refinos, petroqu&iacute;micos y gas natural licuado. Los materiales y la tecnolog&iacute;a de Air Products se emplea en diferentes sectores como semiconductores, poliuretanos, recubrimientos y adhesivos. M&aacute;s de 20.000 trabajadores en 50 pa&iacute;ses trabajan para convertir a Air Products en la mejor compa&ntilde;&iacute;a de gases industriales del mundo gracias a una oferta sostenible y a un excelente servicio al cliente. En el a&ntilde;o fiscal 2014, Air Products obtuvo unos ingresos de 10.400 millones de d&oacute;lares y alcanz&oacute; el puesto 276 en la lista anual de 500 compa&ntilde;&iacute;as p&uacute;blicas de la revista Fortune. Para m&aacute;s informaci&oacute;n <a href="http://www.airproducts.com">www.airproducts.com</a>. </p>Fri, 10 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400{D74543F8-6BEC-4D8A-96A5-BC89515D3FD0}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2015/03/0302-air-products-announces-north-american-price-increase-for-liquid-argon-oxygen-nitrogen.aspxAir Products Announces North American Price Increase for Liquid Argon, Oxygen, Nitrogen and Monthly Service Charges<p>Effective March 15, 2015, or as contracts permit, Air Products (NYSE: <a href="/Company/news-center/2015/03/0302-air-products-announces-north-american-price-increase-for-liquid-argon-oxygen-nitrogen.aspx" target="_blank">APD</a>) will increase product pricing and monthly service charges for merchant industrial gas customers in North America. The pricing adjustments include increases of: </p> <ul> <li>Up to 20% for liquid&nbsp;<a href="/products/Gases/Argon.aspx?utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=NR&amp;utm_campaign=fy13-News-Release" target="_blank">argon</a> </li> <li>Up to 12% for liquid&nbsp;<a href="/products/Gases/Oxygen.aspx?utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=NR&amp;utm_campaign=fy13-News-Release" target="_blank">oxygen</a> and liquid&nbsp;<a href="/products/Gases/Nitrogen.aspx?utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=NR&amp;utm_campaign=fy13-News-Release" target="_blank">nitrogen</a> </li> <li>Up to 10% on monthly service charges </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 increased costs to reliably supply Air Products&rsquo; customers&rsquo; growing demand for industrial gases. In addition to higher operating costs for both production and delivery of industrial gas products, Air Products has also experienced increased costs for bulk tanks due to higher metal prices. <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, 2014. </em></p>Mon, 02 Mar 2015 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{9C38F467-D6E6-4D18-ADD1-CE43F9AB61CE}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2014/05/0507-el-grupo-air-products-integra-barcelona-de-centros-de-i-d-de-referencia-a-nivel-mundial.aspxEl grupo Air Products integra Barcelona a su red de centros de I+D de referencia a nivel mundial <ul> <li>El centro de excelencia de Bellaterra (Barcelona) se convierte en un referente global en las &aacute;reas de agricultura, alimentaci&oacute;n, tratamiento de aguas y aplicaciones de CO2, &aacute;reas en las que pasar&aacute; a desarrollar proyectos industriales que luego se implementar&aacute;n en todo el mundo </li> <li>Hay 6 centros de investigaci&oacute;n principales del grupo Air Products a nivel mundial, 2 de ellos en Europa </li> </ul> <p>La compa&ntilde;&iacute;a Air Products, de la cual forma parte la filial espa&ntilde;ola Carburos Met&aacute;licos, ha anunciado esta ma&ntilde;ana que su centro de investigaci&oacute;n situado en Bellaterra, en Barcelona, asumir&aacute; responsabilidades mundiales en tres &aacute;reas estrat&eacute;gicas para la compa&ntilde;&iacute;a: agricultura-alimentaci&oacute;n, tratamiento de aguas y aplicaciones de CO2. El centro de Barcelona pasa a ser el sexto en adherirse a la red mundial de I+D de Air Products, el segundo a nivel europeo. <br /> <br /> Este anuncio supone un importante reconocimiento al centro de excelencia de Air Products en Barcelona como &uacute;nico referente mundial de la multinacional en estas tres &aacute;reas de gran importancia para la compa&ntilde;&iacute;a. Air Products apuesta por este centro siguiendo los tres v&eacute;rtices del tri&aacute;ngulo de la innovaci&oacute;n de &eacute;xito: inversi&oacute;n, talento y cultura de innovaci&oacute;n, condiciones que se dan en el centro de Barcelona. <br /> <br /> Mediante estas nuevas competencias, la multinacional gasista reconoce la trayectoria de m&aacute;s de 25 a&ntilde;os de su centro de excelencia y de su equipo investigador. La apuesta en I+D en su centro de Barcelona se remonta a mediados de los a&ntilde;os ochenta, cuando Carburos Met&aacute;licos inici&oacute; sus labores de investigaci&oacute;n en Espa&ntilde;a. <br /> <br /> La designaci&oacute;n comportar&aacute; tambi&eacute;n la consolidaci&oacute;n del equipo investigador de Barcelona, actualmente formado por 35 personas, a la vez que tambi&eacute;n prev&eacute; la creaci&oacute;n de nuevos puestos de trabajo de alto valor a&ntilde;adido en investigaci&oacute;n. De hecho, desde enero de 2014 ya se han incorporado cinco nuevos investigadores. <br /> <br /> En relaci&oacute;n a la designaci&oacute;n del centro de Barcelona, Francesco Maione, director general de Carburos Met&aacute;licos, ha afirmado: &ldquo;integrar la red mundial de I+D de Air Products supone un importante reconocimiento a la labor realizada por nuestro equipo de investigadores en los &uacute;ltimos a&ntilde;os, que ha sido capaz no solo de desarrollar soluciones industriales en los tres campos sino tambi&eacute;n de garantizar posteriormente su aplicaci&oacute;n pr&aacute;ctica en el &aacute;mbito industrial, siendo as&iacute; coherentes con la filosof&iacute;a pr&aacute;ctica de nuestra I+D. Ello ha permitido que Carburos Met&aacute;licos pueda aportar soluciones de valor a&ntilde;adido a sus clientes en nuestro pa&iacute;s&rdquo;. <br /> <br /> Carburos Met&aacute;licos no s&oacute;lo cuenta con un equipo de investigadores propios de prestigio, sino que adem&aacute;s busca alianzas estrat&eacute;gicas con expertos en las &aacute;reas de investigaci&oacute;n en las que trabaja, aumentando as&iacute; su capacidad de desarrollo. As&iacute;, en 2001, la compa&ntilde;&iacute;a se uni&oacute; a dos socios estrat&eacute;gicos, el Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cient&iacute;ficas (CSIC) y la Universitat Aut&ograve;noma de Barcelona para formar MATGAS, centro de excelencia en CO2 y sostenibilidad. Carburos Met&aacute;licos colabora tambi&eacute;n con el IRTA desde 1996, centro de referencia en tecnolog&iacute;as agroalimentarias, firmando una alianza en 2013 para desarrollar y llevar al mercado tecnolog&iacute;as en estos campos. <br /> <br /> <strong>Inversi&oacute;n y tipo de I+D <br /> </strong>Por otra parte, las nuevas responsabilidades asumidas comportar&aacute;n tambi&eacute;n una mayor dotaci&oacute;n de recursos para el centro de excelencia de Bellaterra. Concretamente, la compa&ntilde;&iacute;a prev&eacute; invertir m&aacute;s en el futuro en proyectos de investigaci&oacute;n, aunque la cifra concreta podr&aacute; variar cada a&ntilde;o dependiendo de los proyectos de investigaci&oacute;n que se lleven a cabo y de su posterior aplicaci&oacute;n industrial. <br /> <br /> Seg&uacute;n ha explicado Declan Weldon, director global de Tecnolog&iacute;a de Air Products, la compa&ntilde;&iacute;a invirti&oacute; 133,7 millones de d&oacute;lares en I+D en su &uacute;ltimo a&ntilde;o fiscal. Adem&aacute;s, Weldon ha a&ntilde;adido que &ldquo;a partir de ahora el grupo Air Products prev&eacute; financiar la inversi&oacute;n necesaria para que nuestro centro de Barcelona pueda seguir aportando soluciones de valor a&ntilde;adido a nuestros clientes de agroalimentaci&oacute;n, aguas y CO2 no solo en Espa&ntilde;a sino tambi&eacute;n de todo el mundo&rdquo;. <br /> <br /> Declan Weldon ha expuesto tambi&eacute;n que, &ldquo;con las nuevas responsabilidades globales, el centro de excelencia situado en Espa&ntilde;a pasa a integrarse en una red mundial de 6 centros de investigaci&oacute;n principales, siendo uno de los dos en Europa junto con el que tenemos actualmente en Basingstoke, en el Reino Unido. Este hecho demuestra que Espa&ntilde;a, pa&iacute;s en el que estamos representados por Carburos Met&aacute;licos, es un mercado importante para el grupo Air Products y las nuevas responsabilidades globales de nuestro centro de excelencia de Barcelona contribuir&aacute; a que as&iacute; siga siendo&rdquo;. <br /> <br /> Por su parte, la Dra. Lourdes Vega, directora de I+D de Carburos Met&aacute;licos y manager global de tecnolog&iacute;a en agro-alimentaci&oacute;n, tratamiento de aguas y aplicaciones de CO2, ha dado a conocer algunos de los proyectos m&aacute;s importantes en los que se centra actualmente su equipo de investigadores y ha explicado c&oacute;mo gracias al esfuerzo y a la confianza que Air Products ha depositado en el equipo investigador se han logrado importantes resultados. Vega ha explicado tambi&eacute;n que se prev&eacute; que, gracias a las nuevas responsabilidades, el centro se pueda llevar a cabo una media de 25 proyectos anuales de investigaci&oacute;n en el &aacute;mbito de la agricultura, la alimentaci&oacute;n, las aplicaciones de CO2 y el tratamiento de aguas. <br /> <br /> La Dra. Lourdes Vega ha sido galardonada recientemente con el Premio Nacional de F&iacute;sica 2013 en la categor&iacute;a de F&iacute;sica, Innovaci&oacute;n y Tecnolog&iacute;a otorgado por la Real Sociedad Espa&ntilde;ola de F&iacute;sica (RSEF) y la Fundaci&oacute;n BBVA, distinci&oacute;n que ha reconocido su capacidad por haber trasladado la f&iacute;sica a aplicaciones del &aacute;mbito industrial y tambi&eacute;n su labor al frente del equipo investigador de Carburos Met&aacute;licos / grupo Air Products. <br /> <br /> <strong>Sobre Carburos Met&aacute;licos</strong> <br /> Carburos Met&aacute;licos es una compa&ntilde;&iacute;a l&iacute;der en el sector de gases industriales y medicinales que produce, distribuye y vende gases para m&uacute;ltiples sectores: metalurgia, vidrio, aguas, alimentaci&oacute;n, medicinal, energ&iacute;a, petroqu&iacute;mica, laboratorios, congelaci&oacute;n, refrigeraci&oacute;n, enolog&iacute;a, ocio y bebidas. La compa&ntilde;&iacute;a aporta una amplia gama de productos, soluciones y servicios a sus clientes, as&iacute; como materiales y equipos destinados a las aplicaciones de estos gases. <br /> <br /> Fundada en 1897, Carburos Met&aacute;licos cuenta con m&aacute;s de 117 a&ntilde;os de servicio a la industria de nuestro pa&iacute;s y siempre ha mantenido un fuerte v&iacute;nculo con la sociedad. Actualmente, la compa&ntilde;&iacute;a cuenta con un equipo de m&aacute;s de 700 profesionales en Espa&ntilde;a, una capacidad de producci&oacute;n de m&aacute;s de 1000 toneladas de gas licuado cada d&iacute;a (mtpd), 6 plantas de producci&oacute;n, 12 plantas de envasado, 2 laboratorios de gases de alta pureza, y un centro de I+D ubicado en Bellaterra (Barcelona). <br /> <br /> Adem&aacute;s, es la &uacute;nica compa&ntilde;&iacute;a gasista que da cobertura a todo el territorio espa&ntilde;ol, a trav&eacute;s de una red de 160 distribuidores que aportan flexibilidad y cercan&iacute;a y que le permiten servir a m&aacute;s de 100.000 clientes. <br /> <br /> Desde 1995, pertenece al grupo norteamericano Air Products, hecho que le a&ntilde;ade el potencial y la visi&oacute;n de un grupo global que cuenta con 21.000 empleados en m&aacute;s de 50 pa&iacute;ses y que presta servicio a clientes en todo el mundo, ofreciendo adem&aacute;s de gases, materiales de alto rendimiento e intermedios qu&iacute;micos. Para m&aacute;s informaci&oacute;n sobre Carburos Met&aacute;licos visite <a href="http://www.carburos.com">www.carburos.com</a>. &nbsp;<br /> <br /> <strong>Sobre Air Products <br /> </strong>Air Products (NYSE:APD) suministra gases atmosf&eacute;ricos, procesados y especiales; materiales de alto rendimiento; equipamiento y tecnolog&iacute;a. Durante m&aacute;s de 70 a&ntilde;os, la compa&ntilde;&iacute;a ha permitido a sus clientes ser m&aacute;s productivos, energ&eacute;ticamente eficientes y sostenibles. Reconocida como una de las empresas m&aacute;s innovadoras del mundo por la agencia Thomson Reuters y la revista Forbes, 21.000 empleados en m&aacute;s de 50 pa&iacute;ses suministran soluciones innovadoras en energ&iacute;a, medioambiente y mercados emergentes. Esto incluye materiales semiconductores, plantas de hidr&oacute;geno, gasificaci&oacute;n de carb&oacute;n, licuefacci&oacute;n de gas natural, recubrimientos avanzados y adhesivos. En el ejercicio fiscal 2013, Air Products obtuvo unos ingresos aproximados de 10.200 millones de d&oacute;lares. Para m&aacute;s informaci&oacute;n, visite <a href="http://www.airproducts.com">www.airproducts.com</a>. &nbsp;<br /> <br /> <strong>Para m&aacute;s informaci&oacute;n: <br /> </strong>Burson-Marsteller <br /> <a href="mailto:marta.gonzalez@bm.com">Marta Gonz&aacute;lez </a><br /> <a href="mailto:alberto.jimenez-hidalgo@bm.com">Alberto Jim&eacute;nez </a><br /> Tel: 93.201.10.28 </p>Wed, 07 May 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{C4452949-E051-43AA-B7AE-38632B5774B4}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2013/07/0725-carburos-metalicos-lidera-iniciativa-para-el-tratamiento-de-aguas.aspxCarburos Metálicos lidera una innovadora iniciativa para desarrollar nuevas soluciones tecnológicas en el tratamiento de aguas <ul> <li>El proyecto, en el que tambi&eacute;n participan las empresas espa&ntilde;olas APPLICAT, Hidronit y Aeris, y los centros de investigaci&oacute;n MATGAS, BIO-GLS y AMIC, tendr&aacute; una duraci&oacute;n de dos a&ntilde;os y cuenta con un equipo de m&aacute;s de 30 profesionales</li> <li>Con un presupuesto de casi 800.000 euros, el proyecto est&aacute; cofinanciado por FEDER (Fondo Europeo de Desarrollo Regional) en el marco del Programa Operativo de Catalunya 2007‐2013 y por ACCI&Oacute; (Agencia de la Competitividad de las Empresas)</li> <li>La iniciativa forma parte de la apuesta por la investigaci&oacute;n y la sostenibilidad por parte de Carburos Met&aacute;licos </li> </ul> <p><img width="215" height="153" style="float: left; margin-left: 6px; margin-right: 6px;" alt="Carburos Met&aacute;licos Leads Water Treatment Solutions Initiative" src="/~/media/Images/inline/Company/news-center/2013/2013-07-25-carburos-metalicos-water-treatment-2.jpg?la=en" />Las empresas Carburos Met&aacute;licos, APPLICAT, Hidronit y Aeris se han unido para poner en marcha una novedosa iniciativa a nivel industrial con el objetivo de desarrollar nuevas tecnolog&iacute;as que mejoren la calidad de las aguas, as&iacute; como evaluar su viabilidad t&eacute;cnica y medioambiental con el fin de reutilizar de una manera sostenible un recurso tan preciado como es el agua. <br /> <br /> Bajo el t&iacute;tulo &ldquo;Desarrollo e integraci&oacute;n de tratamientos biol&oacute;gicos y de oxidaci&oacute;n qu&iacute;mica para la reducci&oacute;n sostenible de microcontaminantes en aguas residuales&rdquo;, el proyecto, liderado por Carburos Met&aacute;licos (grupo Air Products), cuenta con un presupuesto de casi 800.000 euros y est&aacute; cofinanciado por FEDER (Fondo Europeo de Desarrollo Regional) en el marco del Programa Operativo de Catalunya 2007‐2013 y por ACC1&Oacute; (Agencia de la Competitividad de las Empresas de la Generalitat de Catalunya). <br /> <br /> <img width="215" height="153" style="float: right; margin-left: 6px; margin-right: 6px;" alt="Carburos Met&aacute;licos Leads Water Treatment Solutions Initiative" src="/~/media/Images/inline/Company/news-center/2013/2013-07-25-carburos-metalicos-water-treatment-1.jpg?la=en" />Un consorcio formado por las cuatro empresas espa&ntilde;olas, unidas gracias al proyecto NUCLI BioQuim_rescue, y con el apoyo de los centros de investigaci&oacute;n MATGAS, BIO-GLS y AMIC, impulsar&aacute; durante dos a&ntilde;os las actividades de I+D relacionadas con el tratamiento de aguas desarrollando nuevas soluciones tecnol&oacute;gicas en nuestro pa&iacute;s y a nivel internacional. M&aacute;s de 30 profesionales participar&aacute;n en el proyecto, que se completar&aacute; con un estudio de viabilidad econ&oacute;mica destinado a estimar los costes asociados a los diferentes procesos para valorar la posterior comercializaci&oacute;n de la tecnolog&iacute;a y su transferencia al sector productivo a partir del a&ntilde;o 2017. <br /> <br /> &ldquo;La finalidad de este proyecto es proporcionar alternativas tecnol&oacute;gicas para el cumplimiento de las diferentes normativas establecidas en temas de tratamiento de aguas de una manera sostenible e innovadora&rdquo; comenta Lourdes Vega, directora de I+D de Carburos Met&aacute;licos, l&iacute;der del proyecto. &ldquo;Buscamos soluciones viables para nuestros clientes, anticip&aacute;ndonos a sus necesidades. No cabe duda de que la colaboraci&oacute;n p&uacute;blico-privada y el apoyo de los fondos FEDER y de ACCI&Oacute; ayudar&aacute;n a acelerar el desarrollo de dichas soluciones&rdquo;. <br /> <br /> <span class="notes"><strong>El consorcio <br /> </strong>Carburos Met&aacute;licos S.A, Aplicacions de la Cat&agrave;lisis S.L., Aeris Tecnologies Ambientals S.L. e Hidronit Medio Ambiente S.L. son las cuatro empresas que forman parte del consorcio. Todas ellas, con una fuerte base tecnol&oacute;gica y con sede en Catalu&ntilde;a, tienen un objetivo com&uacute;n: la obtenci&oacute;n de nuevos procesos o equipos que puedan aportar valor tanto a la sociedad en general como a sus clientes en particular. <br /> <br /> En dicho proyecto, la participaci&oacute;n de los centros de investigaci&oacute;n posee un papel fundamental aportando un gran valor a&ntilde;adido, tanto por su experiencia en el campo de la investigaci&oacute;n, como por los laboratorios de los que disponen con equipos de &uacute;ltima generaci&oacute;n. <br /> <br /> Los centros de I+D, contratados por las empresas, que participan en el desarrollo del proyecto son MATGAS 2000 AIE, Centro de innovaci&oacute;n AMIC y el Centro Tecnol&oacute;gico BIO GLS. Su participaci&oacute;n, adem&aacute;s de tener un papel fundamental en el buen desarrollo del proyecto, les ofrece la oportunidad de llevar a cabo investigaci&oacute;n aplicada y de calidad, adem&aacute;s de trabajar en un &aacute;mbito p&uacute;blico-privado que es hoy en d&iacute;a uno de los objetivos a nivel internacional, favoreciendo de esta manera la transferencia de conocimiento entre estos dos tipos de instituciones. <br /> <br /> <strong>Los proyectos</strong> <br /> NUCLI Los proyectos N&uacute;cleos de Innovaci&oacute;n Tecnol&oacute;gica Nacionales (NUCLI), promulgados por la Agencia para la Competitividad de la Empresa (ACCI&Oacute;) de la Generalitat de Catalunya, est&aacute;n destinados a incentivar la relaci&oacute;n de actividades de investigaci&oacute;n y desarrollo experimental, mediante la ejecuci&oacute;n de proyectos de I+D consorciados. El programa cofinanciado por FEDER en el marco del Programa Operativo de Catalunya 2007‐2013 y por ACC1&Oacute;, cubre hasta un 50% del total del presupuesto, siendo el resto asumido por las empresas que integran el consorcio. <br /> <br /> <strong>Sobre Carburos Met&aacute;licos</strong> <br /> Carburos Met&aacute;licos es una compa&ntilde;&iacute;a l&iacute;der en el sector de gases industriales y medicinales que produce, distribuye y vende gases para m&uacute;ltiples sectores: metalurgia, vidrio, aguas, alimentaci&oacute;n, medicinal, energ&iacute;a, petroqu&iacute;mica, laboratorios, congelaci&oacute;n, refrigeraci&oacute;n, enolog&iacute;a, ocio y bebidas. La compa&ntilde;&iacute;a aporta una amplia gama de productos, soluciones y servicios a sus clientes, as&iacute; como materiales y equipos destinados a las aplicaciones de estos gases. <br /> <br /> Fundada en 1897, Carburos Met&aacute;licos cuenta con m&aacute;s de 115 a&ntilde;os de servicio a la industria de nuestro pa&iacute;s y siempre ha mantenido un fuerte v&iacute;nculo con la sociedad. Actualmente, la compa&ntilde;&iacute;a cuenta con un equipo de m&aacute;s de 700 profesionales, una capacidad de producci&oacute;n de m&aacute;s de 1000 toneladas de l&iacute;quido cada d&iacute;a (mtpd), 17 plantas de envasado, 2 laboratorios de gases de alta pureza, 21 centros propios y un departamento de I+D ubicado en Bellaterra (MATGAS), a trav&eacute;s de una alianza estrat&eacute;gica de Carburos Met&aacute;licos con la Universidad Aut&ograve;noma de Barcelona (UAB) y el Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cient&iacute;ficas (CSIC). <br /> <br /> Adem&aacute;s, es la &uacute;nica compa&ntilde;&iacute;a gasista que da cobertura a todo el territorio espa&ntilde;ol, a trav&eacute;s de una red de 160 distribuidores que aportan flexibilidad y cercan&iacute;a y que le permiten servir a m&aacute;s de 100.000 clientes. Desde 1995, pertenece al grupo norteamericano Air Products, hecho que le a&ntilde;ade el potencial y la visi&oacute;n de un grupo global que cuenta con m&aacute;s de 20.000 empleados en m&aacute;s de 50 pa&iacute;ses y que presta servicio a clientes en todo el mundo, ofreciendo adem&aacute;s de gases, materiales de alto rendimiento e intermedios qu&iacute;micos. Para m&aacute;s informaci&oacute;n sobre Carburos Met&aacute;licos visite </span><a href="http://www.carburos.com/"><span class="notes">www.carburos.com/</span></a><span class="notes">. &nbsp;<br /> <br /> <strong>Carburos, I+D</strong> <br /> en tratamiento de aguas Con una fuerte cultura de innovaci&oacute;n, Carburos Met&aacute;licos y su empresa matriz, el grupo Air Products, centran su estrategia de negocio en el I+D con el objetivo de crear productos y servicios sostenibles e innovadores que aporten valor a&ntilde;adido a sus clientes. En este sentido, el tratamiento de aguas es una de las l&iacute;neas de investigaci&oacute;n por las que la compa&ntilde;&iacute;a ha apostado fuertemente en los &uacute;ltimos a&ntilde;os. De acuerdo con su compromiso con la sostenibilidad y el medio ambiente, Carburos Met&aacute;licos trabaja junto con MATGAS y otros socios estrat&eacute;gicos en dar soluciones tecnol&oacute;gicas viables a uno de los problemas actuales de la industria, el tratamiento de aguas residuales, desde la investigaci&oacute;n hasta su implementaci&oacute;n industrial. <br /> <br /> <strong>Sobre Air Products</strong> <br /> Air Products suministra gases atmosf&eacute;ricos, procesados y especiales; materiales de alto rendimiento; equipamiento y tecnolog&iacute;a. Durante m&aacute;s de 70 a&ntilde;os, la compa&ntilde;&iacute;a ha permitido a sus clientes ser m&aacute;s productivos, energ&eacute;ticamente eficientes y sostenibles. M&aacute;s de 20.000 empleados en m&aacute;s de 50 pa&iacute;ses suministran soluciones innovadoras en energ&iacute;a, medioambiente y mercados emergentes. Esto incluye materiales semiconductores, plantas de hidr&oacute;geno, gasificaci&oacute;n de carb&oacute;n, licuefacci&oacute;n de gas natural, recubrimientos avanzados y adhesivos. En el ejercicio 2012, Air Products obtuvo unos ingresos aproximados de 10.000 millones de d&oacute;lares. Para m&aacute;s informaci&oacute;n, visite&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.airproducts.com"><span class="notes">www.airproducts.com</span></a><span class="notes">. &nbsp;<br /> <br /> </span><span class="notes"><strong>Sobre MATGAS <br /> </strong>MATGAS, es una alianza estrat&eacute;gica entre Carburos Met&aacute;licos, el Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cient&iacute;ficas (CSIC) y la Universidad Aut&oacute;noma de Barcelona (UAB). Ubicado en el campus de la UAB, es centro de excelencia reconocido a nivel mundial que integra Investigaci&oacute;n, Desarrollo y Demostraci&oacute;n en procesos y productos sostenibles, con especial &eacute;nfasis en agroalimentaci&oacute;n, tratamiento de aguas y usos industriales de CO2. Para m&aacute;s informaci&oacute;n sobre MATGAS visite </span><a href="http://www.matgas.org"><span class="notes">www.matgas.org</span></a><span class="notes">.&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;<br /> <br /> <strong>Para m&aacute;s informaci&oacute;n:</strong> <br /> <a href="mailto:Bm.bcn@bm.com">Burson-Marsteller <br /> </a>Tel.: 93 201 10 28&nbsp;</p>Thu, 25 Jul 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{F048ECFA-920E-4507-8EB0-8CF56F882BF8}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2013/02/0228-nuevas-soluciones-para-el-tratamiento-de-aguas-seminario.aspxNuevas soluciones para el tratamiento de aguas: uso de hidrotalcitas para la extracción de tintes <p>La Dra. Ana Vallet, investigadora del Departamento de Ingenier&iacute;a Qu&iacute;mica de la Universidad Complutense de Madrid, ha impartido un seminario como ponente invitada relacionado con el desarrollo de una hidrotalcita como catalizador en el tratamiento de aguas residuales. El encuentro ha tenido lugar en MATGAS, centro de excelencia en sostenibilidad ubicado en el campus de la Universitat Aut&ograve;noma de Barcelona, Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vall&egrave;s). <br /> <br /> <img width="290" height="185" style="margin: 6px; float: left;" alt="Nuevas soluciones para el tratamiento de aguas seminario " src="/~/media/Images/inline/Company/news-center/2013/2013-02-28-matgas-seminar.jpg?la=en" />El tratamiento de aguas es una de las l&iacute;neas de investigaci&oacute;n por las que MATGAS, y su socio mayoritario Carburos Met&aacute;licos, han apostado fuertemente en los &uacute;ltimos a&ntilde;os. De acuerdo con su compromiso con la sostenibilidad y el medio ambiente MATGAS trabaja, junto con Carburos Met&aacute;licos y sus otros socios, en dar soluciones tecnol&oacute;gicas viables a uno de los problemas actuales de la industria, el tratamiento de aguas residuales, desde la investigaci&oacute;n hasta la implementaci&oacute;n industrial de dichos tratamientos. <br /> <br /> Los sistemas actuales para tratar las aguas residuales producidas por las imprentas y la industria textil conllevan importantes efectos negativos en el medioambiente. Por este motivo, seg&uacute;n la Dra. Ana Vallet, &ldquo;el futuro pasa por investigar nuevas tecnolog&iacute;as de f&aacute;cil preparaci&oacute;n, precio atractivo y m&uacute;ltiples aplicaciones pr&aacute;cticas que puedan minimizar el impacto y as&iacute; mejorar la calidad de las aguas residuales. En este sentido, el uso de la hidrotalcita en los procesos de oxidaci&oacute;n por v&iacute;a h&uacute;meda ofrece interesantes posibilidades&rdquo;. <br /> <br /> La Dra. Ana Vallet es doctora en Ingenier&iacute;a Qu&iacute;mica por la Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Durante su trabajo doctoral desarroll&oacute; la aplicaci&oacute;n de la hidrocita en los procesos de oxidaci&oacute;n por v&iacute;a h&uacute;meda catal&iacute;tica en el tratamiento de aguas residuales que contienen restos de tinte, en la colaboraci&oacute;n de instituciones internacionales como el IRCELYON de Lyon. <br /> <br /> <span class="notes"><strong>Sobre MATGAS </strong><br /> MATGAS, centro de excelencia en CO2 y sostenibilidad, es una agrupaci&oacute;n surgida como alianza estrat&eacute;gica entre la empresa Carburos Met&aacute;licos, del Grupo Air Products, el Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cient&iacute;ficas y la Universitat Aut&ograve;noma de Barcelona. Fundado en 2001 y situado en el campus de la UAB, MATGAS es un centro puntero en el uso sostenible de fuentes energ&eacute;ticas, reduciendo las emisiones de CO2 y otros gases de efecto invernadero y desarrollando nuevas tecnolog&iacute;as de captura, transformaci&oacute;n y utilizaci&oacute;n del CO2, incluyendo tambi&eacute;n temas relacionados con el hidr&oacute;geno y otras fuentes de energ&iacute;a sostenible, materiales, tratamiento de aguas, preservaci&oacute;n de alimentos, simulaci&oacute;n y modelizaci&oacute;n y an&aacute;lisis del ciclo de vida. Para m&aacute;s informaci&oacute;n sobre MATGAS visite </span><a href="http://www.matgas.org"><span class="notes">www.matgas.org</span></a><span class="notes">. <br /> <br /> </span><span class="notes"><strong>Sobre Carburos Met&aacute;licos <br /> </strong>Carburos Met&aacute;licos se constituy&oacute; 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 Espa&ntilde;a. La empresa cuenta con un equipo de m&aacute;s de 600 profesionales, 17 plantas de envasado, 2 laboratorios de gases de alta pureza, 21 centros propios, un departamento de I+D ubicado en MATGAS y m&aacute;s de 180 puntos de distribuci&oacute;n y delegaciones repartidos por todo el territorio nacional. Carburos Met&aacute;licos forma parte del grupo Air Products desde 1995, que presta servicio a clientes en los mercados tecnol&oacute;gico, energ&eacute;tico, sanitario e industrial de todo el mundo, ofreciendo una oferta global de productos, servicios y soluciones en gases atmosf&eacute;ricos, especiales y de proceso, as&iacute; como materiales de alto rendimiento e intermedios qu&iacute;micos. Para m&aacute;s informaci&oacute;n sobre Carburos Met&aacute;licos visite </span><a href="http://www.carburos.com"><span class="notes">www.carburos.com</span></a><span class="notes">. <br /> </span><br /> <strong>Para m&aacute;s informaci&oacute;n: <br /> </strong><a href="mailto:Bm.bcn@bm.com">Burson-Marsteller </a><br /> Tel.: 93 201 10 28 </p>Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500{2E8FEA26-ABD3-44EA-94BB-B4DD556CF13C}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2012/11/1101-air-products-introduces-new-gas-converter-mobile-app.aspxAir Products Introduces New Gas Converter Mobile App<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>) has developed its first public mobile app, which converts weight and volume measures for common industrial gases and liquefied natural gas (LNG). The Air Products Gas Converter is available for free download from global Apple&reg; iTunes&reg; Stores for use on iPhone&reg;, iPad&reg;, and iPod&reg; touch devices. The new app enables users to quickly convert weight and volume measures for industrial gases such as <a href="/products/Gases/Nitrogen.aspx?utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=NR&amp;utm_campaign=fy13-News-Release" target="_blank">nitrogen</a>, <a href="/products/Gases/Oxygen.aspx?utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=NR&amp;utm_campaign=fy13-News-Release" target="_blank">oxygen</a>, <a href="/products/Gases/Argon.aspx?utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=NR&amp;utm_campaign=fy13-News-Release" target="_blank">argon</a>, <a href="/products/Gases/Hydrogen.aspx?utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=NR&amp;utm_campaign=fy13-News-Release" target="_blank">hydrogen</a>, <a href="/products/Gases/Helium.aspx?utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=NR&amp;utm_campaign=fy13-News-Release" target="_blank">helium</a>, and <a href="/products/Gases/Carbon-Dioxide.aspx?utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=NR&amp;utm_campaign=fy13-News-Release" target="_blank">carbon dioxide</a>, as well as <a href="/industries/Energy/LNG.aspx?utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=NR&amp;utm_campaign=fy13-News-Release" target="_blank">LNG</a>/methane. <br /> <br /> &ldquo;Air Products developed the new app as a value-added tool for anyone who frequently uses units of measure that differ from those used by the industrial gas industry, giving them the ability to convert from one unit of measure to another, especially weights and volumes,&rdquo; said Steve Ruoff, Metals Processing industry manager at Air Products. &ldquo;We wanted a convenient tool that takes advantage of the digital technology everyone is using today and can be built upon in the future.&rdquo; <br /> <br /> When converting between liquid and gaseous units, the Gas Converter accounts for the unique properties of each industrial gas, particularly molecular weight and density. For LNG, the tool converts flow rates&mdash;including Diesel Gallon Equivalents&mdash;and allows the user to specify values for a number of variables. <br /> <br /> In the past, Air Products has provided printed weight/volume conversion charts on business cards and currently provides <a href="/products/Gases/gas-facts/conversion-formulas.aspx?utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=NR&amp;utm_campaign=fy13-News-Release" target="_blank">interactive conversion tools </a>on the company&rsquo;s website. With the addition of the Gas Converter mobile app, users can quickly and easily access the tool anytime, anywhere. <br /> <br /> The Air Products Gas Converter app can be downloaded at <a href="http://www.airproducts.com/gasconverter" target="_blank">www.airproducts.com/gasconverter</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&nbsp;<a href="http://www.airproducts.com" target="_blank">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&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>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0400{1DAEA344-DF79-4311-9E9A-AC876ECBD3ED}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2012/10/1029-halia-mixer-aeration-system-d-air-products-un-procede-de-surface-pour-traitement-de-fond.aspxHalia Mixer Aeration System d'Air Products : un procédé de surface pour traitement de fond ! <p>Depuis plus de vingt ans, Air Products propose aux industriels comme aux municipalit&eacute;s des solutions efficaces d'oxydation biologique et chimique avec sa gamme Halia&reg; de traitement des eaux us&eacute;es. Cette derni&egrave;re s'enrichit d&eacute;sormais d'un nouvel &eacute;quipement flottant, l'Halia&reg; Mixer Aeration System, d&eacute;voil&eacute; en avant premi&egrave;re en France durant le salon Pollutec 2012. Seront &eacute;galement pr&eacute;sents sur son stand deux de ses partenaires de R&amp;D: le n&eacute;erlandais AWWS -avec qui Air Products met au point des bior&eacute;acteurs de type CMBR (Carrier Mediated Bio Reactor)- et la soci&eacute;t&eacute; irlandaise SCFI -avec laquelle le Groupe commercialise un syst&egrave;me d'oxydation supercritique <br /> <br /> Dans sa gamme Halia d'&eacute;quipements pour l'oxydation biologique des effluents domestiques et industriels, Air Products propose d&eacute;sormais un syst&egrave;me &agrave; l'oxyg&egrave;ne pur, flottant, aux performances &eacute;lev&eacute;es : le proc&eacute;d&eacute; Halia&reg; Mixer Aeration System. Utilis&eacute; dans les unit&eacute;s de traitement a&eacute;robies par boues activ&eacute;es, il constitue tout ou partie de la source d'oxyg&egrave;ne et de brassage du bassin. Le principe est aussi simple qu'efficace : une turbine est maintenue en flottation sur le bassin de boues activ&eacute;es. Elle g&eacute;n&egrave;re l'agitation de la biomasse depuis la surface vers le fond du bassin. Dans sa course, la liqueur mixte mise en mouvement, entra&icirc;ne un panache de fines bulles d'oxyg&egrave;ne. Ces derni&egrave;res, calibr&eacute;es par un syst&egrave;me d'injection adapt&eacute;, sont entra&icirc;n&eacute;es vers le fond du bassin. Le principe est d'&eacute;viter la coalescence des bulles pour leur permettre de suivre la veine liquide afin d'optimiser leur dissolution de fa&ccedil;on homog&egrave;ne sur tout le volume. L'efficacit&eacute; du proc&eacute;d&eacute; repose sur la puissance de brassage et le volume de gaz inject&eacute;. <br /> <br /> Le proc&eacute;d&eacute; Halia&reg; Mixer Aeration System offre la possibilit&eacute; de fonctionner sans adjonction de gaz. La turbine toujours en marche garantit un brassage continu m&ecirc;me en p&eacute;riode d'arr&ecirc;t de l'a&eacute;ration. Economique en gaz -un syst&egrave;me de contr&ocirc;le/commande plac&eacute; &agrave; proximit&eacute; du bassin, mesure en permanence le taux d'oxyg&egrave;ne dissous dans la liqueur mixte et permet de n'injecter que l'oxyg&egrave;ne n&eacute;cessaire au proc&eacute;d&eacute; (r&eacute;gulation de 'l'injection)- le proc&eacute;d&eacute; l'est aussi en termes d'entretien gr&acirc;ce &agrave; son moteur plac&eacute; &agrave; l'ext&eacute;rieur du bassin. <br /> <br /> Pour m&eacute;moire, ce nouvel &eacute;quipement vient enrichir une offre qui comportait d&eacute;j&agrave; le Halia&reg; Venturi Aeration system -une solution de dopage de station reposant sur l'association d'une pompe et d'un venturi capables de dissoudre 3tonnes/jour d'oxyg&egrave;ne &ndash; et le Halia&reg; Propeller Aeration System &ndash; qui disperse &agrave; l'aide d'h&eacute;lices en fond de bassin de l'oxyg&egrave;ne en fines bulles. Le portefeuille de solutions d'Air Products compte &eacute;galement un proc&eacute;d&eacute; d'oxydation chimique pour les effluents non biod&eacute;gradables, le Halia&reg; Ozone reaction system. Mais malgr&eacute; une offre tr&egrave;s compl&egrave;te, Air Products ne se repose pas sur ses lauriers et poursuit divers d&eacute;veloppements visant &agrave; &eacute;liminer certains AOX et boues chimiques. Le Groupe s'est ainsi associ&eacute; &agrave; la soci&eacute;t&eacute; n&eacute;erlandaise AWWS (Advanced Waste Water Solutions) pour d&eacute;velopper une station mobile compl&egrave;te fonctionnant par a&eacute;ration biologique avec support plastique (MBBR). Ses atouts : une efficacit&eacute; plus que d&eacute;cupl&eacute;es par rapport &agrave; une station biologique classique et la possibilit&eacute; de recycler l'off gaz d'oxyg&egrave;ne obtenu dans le proc&eacute;d&eacute;. <br /> <br /> Air Products travaille par ailleurs avec la compagnie irlandaise SCFI &agrave; la commercialisation de l'AquaCritox&reg;, une solution d'oxydation super critique par voie humide de compos&eacute;s tr&egrave;s concentr&eacute;s, non biod&eacute;gradables et p&acirc;teux. Ce proc&eacute;d&eacute; fonctionne avec de l'oxyg&egrave;ne pur &agrave; 221 bar et 374&deg;C, ce qui lui permet de r&eacute;duire en cendres l'effluent trait&eacute;. Il constitue ainsi une alternative &agrave; l'incin&eacute;ration chimique des effluents municipaux et industriels avec un avantage sur cette derni&egrave;re solution : l&agrave; aussi, les 2% d'azote et les 26% de CO2 propres g&eacute;n&eacute;r&eacute;s par l'op&eacute;ration peuvent ensuite permettre de produire de l'&eacute;nergie gr&acirc;ce &agrave; une turbine install&eacute;e en aval du proc&eacute;d&eacute;. <br /> <br /> On le voit, cette ann&eacute;e encore, seul ou en association avec des sp&eacute;cialistes europ&eacute;ens, Air Products va une nouvelle fois faire des vagues dans le domaine du traitement des eaux us&eacute;es ! <br /> <br /> <span class="notes"><strong>A propos d&rsquo;Air Products</strong> <br /> Air Products est un fournisseur de gaz de l'air, de gaz process et de gaz sp&eacute;ciaux, de mat&eacute;riaux de performances, d'&eacute;quipements et de solutions technologiques. Depuis plus de 70 ans, le Groupe permet &agrave; ses clients d'&ecirc;tre plus productifs, d'optimiser leur rendement &eacute;nerg&eacute;tique et d'&ecirc;tre plus respectueux de l'environnement. Plus de 20 000 collaborateurs r&eacute;partis dans une cinquantaine de pays offrent des solutions innovantes aux secteurs de l'&eacute;nergie, de l'environnement et aux march&eacute;s &eacute;mergents, qu'il s'agisse de mat&eacute;riaux semi-conducteurs, d'hydrog&egrave;ne de raffinerie, de gaz&eacute;ification du charbon, de liqu&eacute;faction de gaz naturel ou d'adh&eacute;sives et de peintures dernier cri. Au cours de l'ann&eacute;e fiscale 2012, Air Products a r&eacute;alis&eacute; un CA de pr&egrave;s de 10 milliards de dollars US. Pour plus d&rsquo;informations, rendez-vous sur&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.airproducts.com"><span class="notes">www.airproducts.com</span></a><span class="notes">. <br /> <br /> 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></p>Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400{09E5040F-19CE-4DED-AF98-DFA252CD514E}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2012/10/1002-air-products-drives-standards-of-accuracy-in-gas-analysis.aspxAir Products Drives Standards of Accuracy in Gas Analysis <p><strong>WWEM 2012 (7-8th November 2012) <br /> Air Products: Stand E2</strong> <br /> <br /> Air Products is driving standards of accuracy in gas analysis by using its extensive knowledge and expertise to develop gas products that are fit for the most testing laboratory and emissions-testing applications. <br /> <br /> Laboratory analysts are coming under increased pressure to produce accurate data consistently and quickly, and having the right range of gas products close at hand has become essential. Accurate data is not only important in emissions-testing applications to ensure compliance with environmental legislation it can also provide managers with vital insights into the quality or efficiency of their production processes too. <br /> <br /> <strong>Showcasing BIP&reg; technology</strong> <br /> Among the products being showcased at WWEM 2012, is Air Products&rsquo; patented BIP&reg; technology &ndash; cylinders that contain gases such as helium, argon, nitrogen and hydrogen, with less than 10 ppb oxygen and less than 20 ppb moisture right to the last molecule. Often used as carrier gases in Gas Chromatography, these ultra-high purity gases can help to improve the accuracy and consistency of the analytical results while extending the life of the &lsquo;column&rsquo; by reducing the risk of damage due to impurities in the carrier gas. <br /> <br /> <strong>Gas mixtures with a 10-year shelf life <br /> </strong>When the highest standards of accuracy are required, most analysts prefer to use calibration gas mixtures that specify uncertainties for each gas component individually and offer full traceability to national standards. Recent advances in the manufacture of these gas mixtures mean that many in Air Products&rsquo; range now come with up to a 10-year shelf life so that accurate calibration is maintained over many years without the need to buy replacement calibration mixture cylinders. <br /> <br /> <strong>Non-refillable cylinders <br /> </strong>Air Products has recently introduced to its portfolio a new range of non-refillable cylinders to help meet demand for applications where ease of use and portability are critical. Switching to non-refillable cylinders for low volume applications allows gas users to avoid rental charges when using smaller volumes of gas and benefit from speedy delivery of a wide range of standardised mixtures. These mixtures have been developed specifically for use in gas detection and other specialist laboratory applications. <br /> <br /> <strong>Halia&reg; oxygen technologies for the water and wastewater treatment market <br /> </strong>For over 30 years Air Products supports customers with a number of Halia&reg; water treatment solutions, promoting sustainability and waste water reuse. Through the combination of proven experience and commitment to innovation, with Halia&reg;oxygen applications,Air Products can help solve treatment challenges like increase a plant efficiency whilst eliminating issues with odour or foam, reducing micro-contaminants or limiting the production of sludge volumes. <br /> <br /> Gary Yates, Air Products&rsquo; European Product Manager Analytical and Laboratories, said: <br /> &ldquo;Air Products is at the forefront of development of specialty gas products to fulfil the most demanding laboratory and industry requirements. &ldquo;Our products are designed and developed with the end user in mind and we know that their main concerns are accuracy and reliability, combined with functionality. We also know that cost is an increasingly important factor and we can help by developing products that extend the life of the column or come with an extended shelf-life.&rdquo; <br /> <br /> For more information about Air Products&rsquo; Experis&reg; range of gases for laboratory and emissions-testing applications or Halia&reg; technologies, phone 0800 389 0202 or email <a href="mailto:apukinfo@airproducts.com">apukinfo@airproducts.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /> <br /> <span class="notes"><strong>Notes to Editors:</strong> <br /> <br /> </span><span class="notes"><strong>About Air Products <br /> </strong>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 2011, Air Products had sales of approximately $10 billion. For more information, visit&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.airproducts.com"><span class="notes">www.airproducts.com</span></a><span class="notes">. <br /> <br /> </span>Press Contact: <br /> <a href="mailto:christine.smart@smarts.co.uk" target="_blank">Christine Smart </a><br /> Smarts <br /> Tel: +44 (0)121 456 3199</p>Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400{9142ADA6-FBE9-4635-A3D5-C4F20C828278}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2012/09/0919-air-products-to-highlight-oxygen-supply-for-ozone-generation-and-wastewater-treatment-at-weftec.aspxAir Products to Highlight Oxygen Supply for Ozone Generation and Wastewater Treatment at WEFTEC<p>Air Products (NYSE:<a href="http://investors.airproducts.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=92444&amp;p=irol-stockquote" target="_blank">APD</a>) will exhibit its broad portfolio of gases, equipment, and technology solutions for the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.airproducts.com/industries/waterwastewater.aspx" target="_blank">water and wastewater treatment industry</a> at the 85th Annual Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC) in New Orleans from September 29-October 3. The company&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="http://www.airproducts.com/industries/waterwastewater/halia.aspx" target="_blank">Halia&reg;</a> and PRISM&reg; Solutions can help both municipal and industrial customers improve the quality of their water and wastewater streams for reuse or discharge, increase their treatment capacity, and reduce the cost and environmental footprint of their treatment processes. <br /> <br /> &ldquo;There are many municipalities currently dealing with, or soon will be faced with, degrading equipment,&rdquo; said Julio Padovani, sale of equipment business manager, Generated Gases‒Americas, for Air Products. &ldquo;Air Products has the right knowledge and experience to retrofit existing wastewater treatment equipment. We also offer our highly efficient&nbsp;<a href="/~/media/Files/PDF/products/supply-options/gas-generation/en-prism-gas-generation-systems.pdf?la=en">PRISM&reg; Technology for onsite oxygen and nitrogen gas generation</a> which, in certain scenarios, can be a more sustainable, cost-effective solution for both municipal and industrial customers to help keep their plants running at peak performance.&rdquo; <br /> <br /> Air Products&rsquo; PRISM&reg;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.airproducts.com/products/gases/supply-options/onsite-gas-generation/oxygen-onsite-gas-generation.aspx" target="_blank">Oxygen VSA</a> and <a href="http://www.airproducts.com/products/gases/supply-options/onsite-gas-generation/nitrogen-onsite-gas-generation.aspx" target="_blank">Nitrogen PSA </a>Systems are now successfully <a href="http://www.airproducts.com/company/news-center/2010/10/1004-air-products-prism-onsite-gas-generation-selected-by-camden-county-for-wastewater-treatment.aspx" target="_blank">operating at Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority </a>(CCMUA) in New Jersey. Used in their wastewater treatment process, these onsite gas generation systems are providing CCMUA with improved energy efficiency, lower maintenance, and more reliable gas supply. <br /> <br /> &ldquo;The PRISM Oxygen VSA System&rsquo;s modular design, low power consumption, turndown capabilities, and minimal time from start-up to full production are integral parts of our customers&rsquo; success,&rdquo; said Padovani. <br /> <br /> WEFTEC attendees are invited to stop by&nbsp;<a href="http://www.expocad.com/host/vr2/wef/12wftc/start.html" target="_blank">Booth #1628, Hall C</a> to speak with a knowledgeable Air Products representative about the company&rsquo;s complete portfolio of offerings for water and wastewater treatment applications, including: </p> <ul> <li>Reliable liquid oxygen supply with NSF 60 certification; </li> <li>PRISM Oxygen VSA and Nitrogen PSA Systems for onsite gas production; </li> <li>Halia&reg; Aeration System for oxygen dissolution optimization; </li> <li>Support services for customer-owned oxygen plants; and </li> <li>Ozone safety and feed gas purity. </li> </ul> <p>Air Products has more than 30 years of experience in water and wastewater services, with a broad range of solutions marketed under the Halia and PRISM trademarks. To learn more about Air Products&rsquo; comprehensive water and wastewater solutions, visit <a href="http://www.airproducts.com/industries/waterwastewater.aspx">www.airproducts.com/industries/waterwastewater.aspx</a>. &nbsp;<br /> <br /> Air Products also has a dedicated Customer Plant Support (CPS) team&mdash;unique in the industry&mdash;with the knowledge, experience, and resources to provide retrofits, upgrades, performance&nbsp;audits, technical services, and spare parts to optimize a plant&rsquo;s performance. For more information about the company&rsquo;s CPS services, visit <a href="http://www.airproducts.com/products/services-and-solutions/customer-plant-support.aspx">www.airproducts.com/products/services-and-solutions/customer-plant-support.aspx</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 2011, Air Products had sales of approximately $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, 2011. </span></p>Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400{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{A974A1EB-927A-4006-AA92-B86F3000F6B8}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2012/03/0322-air-products-makes-strategic-acquisition-of-xebec-adsorption-technology.aspxAir Products Makes Strategic Acquisition of Xebec’s Adsorption Technology <p>Air Products (NYSE: <a href="http://phx.corporate-ir.net/preview/phoenix.zhtml?c=92444&amp;p=irol-stockquote" target="_blank">APD</a>) today announced it has acquired advanced adsorption technology assets for its <a href="http://www.airproducts.com/products/Gases/supply-options/onsite-gas-generation.aspx" target="_blank">Generated Gases </a>product lines from Xebec Adsorption, Inc. In this acquisition, Air Products purchased the technology, intellectual property and know-how related to structured adsorbents, beaded adsorbents, and rotary valves from Xebec, a publicly-traded Canadian company specializing in adsorption technology headquartered in Blainville, Quebec, Canada. Air Products is not disclosing terms of the acquisition. <br /><br />“This acquisition will strengthen and differentiate our current offering portfolio and gives us immediate access to this innovative technology,” said Victoria Boyd, general manager, <a href="http://www.airproducts.com/products/Gases.aspx" target="_blank">Global Generated Gases </a>at Air Products. “Adsorption process technology is a core competency of Air Products and a key component of our gas generation plants that produce significant revenues. The acquisition moves Air Products’ adsorption technology platform to a unique proprietary position compared to our competitors.” Monty Alger, chief technology officer at Air Products added that, “the technology will allow for smaller footprint plants and higher process efficiencies for customers, along with other sustainability benefits.” <br /><br />Advanced gas separation technology uses solid phase adsorbents to purify gases. Adsorption systems are part of the front-end pre-purification technology for air separation units (ASU) for water and carbon dioxide removal, hydrogen-carbon monoxide syngas purification, vacuum swing adsorption (VSA) <a href="http://www.airproducts.com/en/products/Gases/supply-options/onsite-gas-generation/oxygen-onsite-gas-generation.aspx" target="_blank">oxygen</a>, and pressure swing adsorption (PSA) <a href="http://www.airproducts.com/en/products/Gases/supply-options/onsite-gas-generation/nitrogen-onsite-gas-generation.aspx" target="_blank">nitrogen </a>generation. <br /><br />“Air Products has achieved very high adsorption unit performance by applying advanced process cycles to systems using traditional adsorbent materials. Examples would be our world class <a href="http://www.airproducts.com/en/products/Gases/supply-options/onsite-gas-generation/hydrogen-gas-generation-systems.aspx" target="_blank">hydrogen </a>business and leading VSA oxygen technology. This technology acquisition also provides an offering foundation to enter new gas clean-up and purification markets,” said Alger. <br /><br />As part of this technology acquisition, Air Products will acquire more than 100 patents with significant focus on areas directly related to Air Products’ existing business interests. Air Products also has acquired Xebec’s technology center and testing facilities in Burnaby and Surrey, both located in British Columbia. <br /><br />Terms of the deal also include a grant-back license to allow Xebec to continue to sell its systems, predominantly in the biogas, natural gas and associated gas purification markets. <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 $10.1 billion. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.airproducts.com/">www.airproducts.com</a>.  </p> <p 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. </p>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400{C83D7899-3D0C-4518-9CF4-C76693958A9D}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2012/03/0320-air-products-and-south-china-university-collaborate-on-water-purification-technology.aspxAir Products and South China University of Technology Collaborate on Water Purification Technology to Drive Green Solutions <p>Air Products (NYSE: APD), a leading global industrial gases and performance materials supplier, today announced it has signed a joint research and development (R&amp;D) agreement with <a href="http://en.scut.edu.cn/" target="_blank">South China University of Technology </a>(SCUT) on water purification technology to accelerate the development of sustainable and efficient water treatment solutions, helping local customers meet increasing energy efficiency and environmental improvement targets. </p> <p>The collaboration between Air Products and the water research group of the School of Environmental Science and Engineering of SCUT will focus on the development of a flexible and effective bioreactor resulting from the integration of ozone reaction and biological aerated filter (BAF) technologies. The technologies and solutions developed will be applied to various water and wastewater treatment areas including industrial wastewater treatment and reuse. <br /><br />In addition, Air Products also has established a scholarship program at SCUT for outstanding students at the School of Environmental Science and Engineering. <br /><br />“Air Products is committed to the development of green technologies in China. Partnering with leading local universities and design institutes has been a key component of our strategy to accelerate technology development, and we are hopeful that the collaboration with SCUT will continue to grow,” said Steve Jones, China president, and senior vice president and general manager of Tonnage Gases, Energy and Equipment, at Air Products. “SCUT is outstanding in environmental science with a focus on water treatment. Our strategic collaboration will enable us to advance water purification technology and commercialize sustainable and innovative solutions to meet China’s local market needs, as well as cultivate talent. We hope to continue to explore further ways of working together.” <br /><br />SCUT is one of China’s key universities operating under the direct leadership of the Ministry of Education of China. SCUT’s School of Environmental Science and Engineering owns a number of patents in water treatment technologies and is one of the top research institutes focusing on pollution control and environmental protection. <br /><br />Professor Zhi Dang, Dean of School of Environmental Science and Technology of SCUT said, "We are pleased to form a partnership with Air Products, which is one of the global industrial gas leaders and a highly innovative company. Our cooperation on the water purification technology is of great significance. The expected technology breakthroughs will support China’s going green.” <br /><br />Air Products has been supplying the water and wastewater industries for over 30 years. Its innovative, value-added technology solutions help improve water treatment processes and have set the industry standard, such as its ozone vent gas reuse application and the recently launched Halia&reg; mixer aeration system. <br /><br />Air Products was the first global industrial gas company to establish an internal R&amp;D capability in China when it set up its Asia Technology Center in 2005. <br /><br />The company also has been actively partnering with China’s leading universities and design institutes to drive development of advanced technologies to support the energy efficiency and environmental improvement targets under China’s 12th Five Year Plan. It has formed joint R&amp;D efforts with various leading Chinese universities including the Tianjin University, the China University of Geosciences, the Huazhong University of Science and Technology, and the University of Science and Technology Beijing on various research projects to help build a greener community. <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 $10.1 billion. 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></p>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400{B64CD0B3-749D-4354-90BE-68EEAE745369}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2012/03/0320-air-products-and-south-china-university-of-technology-water-purification-technology-chinese.aspx空气产品公司与华南理工大学联合开展绿色水净化技术研究空气化工产品公司(Air Products,简称空气产品公司,纽约证券交易所代码:APD),作为全球领先的工业气体和功能材料供应商以及相关先进技术的研发机构,近日与华南理工大学签署了一份关于水净化技术的联合研发协议。该协议的实施将加快发展可持续性且高效的水处理解决方案,从而满足中国本地客户日益增长的能效需求并实现改善环境的目标。 <br /><br />空气产品公司和华南理工大学环境科学与工程学院水处理研究小组之间的合作将侧重开发灵活有效的生物反应器,该反应器将通过臭氧反应技术和曝气生物滤池(BAF)技术的一体化而实现。预计合作开发的技术和解决方案将会适用于各种水处理和废水处理领域,包括工业废水的处理和再利用。 <br /><br />另外,空气产品公司同时还在华南理工大学为环境科学与工程学院的优秀学生建立了一项奖学金计划。 <br /><br />“空气产品公司致力于在中国开发绿色环保技术。与本地重点大学和设计研究院建立合作伙伴关系一直是我们加速技术开发战略的关键组成部分。我们希望与华南理工大学的合作关系能够继续加深扩大。”空气产品公司高级副总裁,中国区总裁、全球能源炼化及能源和设备事业部总经理史蒂夫∙琼斯(Steve Jones)先生表示,“华南理工大学在环境科学方面十分优秀,他们着重于水处理技术的研究。我们的战略合作将推进我们在水净化技术上的发展,并使可持续发展和创新的解决方案实现商业化,以满足中国本土市场的需求,同时也能促进人才的培养。我们希望继续与华南理工大学进一步探索出更多的合作方向。” <br /><br />华南理工大学是教育部直属的全国性重点大学。其环境科学与工程学院在水处理技术方面拥有众多专利,是致力于污染控制和环境保护的顶级科研机构。 <br /><br />华南理工大学环境科学与工程学院的院长党志教授表示:“空气产品公司是全球领先的工业气体供应商,能与这样一家具有高度创新精神的公司建立合作伙伴关系,我们感到非常高兴。双方在水净化技术领域所进行的联合研究具有重大意义。未来所期望取得的技术突破将会支持中国的绿色发展之路。” <br /><br />空气产品公司为供水和污水处理行业提供服务已经超过30年。其创新、增值的技术解决方案帮助改善水处理工艺,并已为业内设立了标准,例如其臭氧尾气再利用技术应用和最近推出的Halia&reg;纯氧曝气系统。 <br /><br />空气产品公司是首个在中国设立内部研发机构的全球工业气体公司,于2005年成立亚洲技术中心。空气产品公司一直积极地与中国一流大学和设计研究院开展合作,推动先进技术的发展,旨在帮助实现中国十二五规划中制定的能源效率和环境改善目标。空气产品公司已经与中国多所重点大学开展联合研发项目,其中包括天津大学、中国地质大学、华中科技大学和北京科技大学等,旨在通过技术项目研究,帮助中国建立更加绿色环保的家园。 <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)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101亿美元。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 /><strong>华南理工大学环境科学与工程学院介绍 </strong><br />华南理工大学成立于1952年,是教育部直属的全国性重点大学。华南理工大学办学重点在于将工程与科学相结合。其环境科学与工程学院于2004年正式成立于广州大学城,该院拥有多个关于污染控制与环境保护的重点实验室,曾为许多国家重点研究和开发项目提供支持,拥有众多关于水处理技术的专利。欲知更多信息,请登录<a href="http://www.scut.edu.cn/environment">http://www.scut.edu.cn/environment</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:<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) 62893488–15Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400{BE4E9643-4A79-4984-BE76-7D51898E5869}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2012/03/0319-air-products-completes-acquisition-of-cryoservice-limited.aspxAir Products Completes Acquisition of CryoService LimitedAir 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&reg; Services. <br /><br />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. <br /><br />"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." <br /><br />CryoService's existing base in Worcester has become the Air Products' UK and Ireland Centre of Excellence in CryoEase&reg; products and services, as the company plans to extend into new geographies. <br /><br />CryoEase&reg; 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. <br /><br /><span class="notes"><strong>Notes to Editors: <br /><br />About Air Products <br /></strong>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 <a href="http://www.airproducts.com/">www.airproducts.com</a>. <br /><br /><strong>About CryoService <br /></strong>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. </span>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400{96D9CC65-1D5A-4D43-9E8F-AA6BD7A05B84}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2012/03/0319-air-products-completes-acquisition-of-cryoservice-limited-dutch.aspxAir Products neemt het Britse CryoService Limited overAir 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&reg; 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. <br /><br />"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. <br /><br />Bij de CryoEase&reg; 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. <br /><br />De vestiging van CryoService in Worcester was al uitgegroeid tot het centre of excellence van Air Products op het gebied van CryoEase&reg; 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.Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400{394B5B48-37E6-4680-98B7-D4E2C05D4D75}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2012/03/0319-air-products-completes-acquisition-of-cryoservice-limited-french.aspxAir Products boucle l'acquisition de CryoService LimitedAir 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&reg; Services. <br /><br />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. <br /><br />« 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 ». <br /><br />Le Quartier général de CryoService dans le Worcester est devenu le Centre d'Excellence pour les produits et services CryoEase&reg; d'Air Products en Grande-Bretagne et en Irlande et le Groupe prévoit de créer de nouveaux sites. <br /><br />Les services CryoEase&reg; 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*. <br /><br /><span class="notes"><strong>A propos d’Air Products </strong><br />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, <br />Air Products a réalisé un CA de 10,1 milliards de dollars US. Pour plus d’informations, rendez-vous sur <br /><a href="http://www.airproducts.com/">www.airproducts.com</a>. <br /><br /><strong>A propos de CryoService Limited </strong><br />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. <br /><br />* A propos du service CryoEase&reg; <br />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. <br /><br />Après une étude gratuite du site et de ses applications afin de valider le choix de la solution CryoEase&reg; 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. <br /><br />Les camions CryoEase&reg; 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. <br /><br />Son immersion dans l'azote liquide prévient également toute perte de produit. « Anti-gaspi », la pompe des véhicules CryoEase&reg; 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&reg; 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. <br /><br />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 ! </span>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400{5E23D791-0263-4AFC-9B74-CA892E7FA9C2}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2012/03/0319-air-products-completes-acquisition-of-cryoservice-limited-german.aspxAir Products übernimmt CryoService LimitedDer Industriegasehersteller Air Products übernimmt das englische Unternehmen CryoService Limited, das zukünftig unter dem Namen Air Products CryoEase&reg; 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. <br /><br />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. <br /><br />"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. <br /><br /><span class="notes"><strong>Über Air Products <br /></strong>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 <a href="http://www.airproducts.de/">www.airproducts.de</a>.  <br /></span><br /><strong>Pressekontakt: <br /></strong><a href="mailto:a.hirsch@script-com.de">Alexander Hirsch </a><br />Script Corporate+Public Communication <br />Feuerbachstr. 26-32 <br />60325 Frankfurt am Main <br />Tel.: +49 (0)69/4699 4732Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400{33E9EE43-60E9-487F-8112-F6DD28AE0015}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2011/09/0915-air-products-increases-prices-for-liquid-and-bulk-industrial-gas-products.aspxAir Products Announces North American Price Increase for Liquid and Bulk Industrial Gas ProductsEffective, October 1, 2011, 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: <br /><br />– 5 to 10% for liquid oxygen, liquid nitrogen, liquid argon, liquid and bulk hydrogen; and; <br /><br />– 3 to 5% for monthly service charges. <br /><br />Some price adjustments may be outside of these ranges based on other specific situations. <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’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>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400{4BA4557B-C1A2-43FA-82DE-2E55CCC82BE9}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2011/02/0217-air-products-to-site-new-asu-and-modernize-middletown-ohio-operations.aspxAir Products to Site New ASU and Modernize Middletown, Ohio OperationsAir Products (NYSE: APD) today announced it will build, own, and operate a new air separation unit (ASU), a new hydrogen production facility and will make additional investment in an existing ASU and liquefier which has been producing industrial gases in Middletown, Ohio. The new facilities, planned to be on-stream in the fourth quarter of 2012, will provide additional capacity to meet customer demand for industrial gases and merchant liquid products in the region. <br /><br />“Air Products has supplied customers in Middletown and the surrounding region with on-site and merchant gases since the 1960s. This new investment shows commitment to our customers in the Midwest market, it will expand our capability to serve the area, and it provides significant modernization of our operations there,” said Wilbur Mok, vice president–Tonnage Gases North America for Air Products. Mok noted that the new facilities will replace some smaller existing operations at this location to meet the increased demand for both on-site and merchant industrial gas products. <br /><br />The new ASU will have production capacity of over 700 tons per day of combined pipeline and merchant oxygen output, and total argon capacity for the site will increase. Air Products will also generate hydrogen at Middletown to meet customer requirements with its PRISM&reg; Hydrogen Generator steam methane reformer (SMR) producing over one million cubic feet per day of hydrogen. Air Products’ on-site hydrogen product offerings were enhanced by the 2008 acquisition of this novel and patented SMR technology with flexibility to meet the varied hydrogen capacity requirements of a customer. <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>Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500{75101B41-FA67-4CD7-99FF-AB10866CB939}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2010/12/1214-air-products-india-joint-venture-investing-in-merchant-gases-plants.aspxAir Products’ India Joint Venture Investing in Three New Merchant Gases Plants; Building a Fourth Plant for Long-Term Supply to Saint Gobain Glass <p>Air Products (NYSE: APD)today announced that INOX Air Products Ltd., its joint venture (JV) in India, will construct three air separation units (ASU) and liquefiers for the merchant market and also will build a fourth plant for long-term industrial gas supply to Saint Gobain Glass India. The four facilities are scheduled to come on stream during 2012. <br /><br />“We are the market leader in merchant industrial gases in India, and these new plants are part of our strategy to continue to provide efficient and reliable product to support the strong growth in India. The anticipated manufacturing growth is more than seven percent annually over the next five years, and the demand for industrial gases has been steadily increasing,” said Pavan K. Jain, managing director of INOX Air Products. “The investments strengthen INOX Air Products’ existing substantial presence throughout India and reinforce our supply positions which we have achieved through our strong customer focus.” <br /><br />INOX Air Products will build the ASU and liquefier merchant plants to produce liquid oxygen, liquid nitrogen, and liquid argon in the states of Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat and Puducherry. All three locations have a strong manufacturing base, and these cost-effective facilities are strategically located close to the principal markets that they serve. <br /><br />INOX Air Products will also build an ASU and liquefier for the merchant market and signed a long-term supply contract for nitrogen and hydrogen with Saint Gobain Glass India (SGGI). The production plants, to be located at SGGI’s facility in the state of Rajasthan, will supply nitrogen from the ASU by pipeline and hydrogen from a steam methane reformer (SMR) plant designed to meet the specific requirements of the customer. The SMR is a product offering from Air Products’ PRISM&reg; gas generation portfolio. <br /><br />“A customer-focused approach was essential in gaining our business. Reliable supply is very important to our project, and we believe INOX Air Products’ industrial gas expertise will deliver on our industrial gas needs,” said Mr. S.N. Eisenhower, director–Operations at Saint Gobain Glass India. <br /><br />In adding these four new facilities, INOX Air Products’ market presence in India continues to grow. Earlier this year, the company announced a long-term contract with POSCO Maharashtra Steel Private Limited (PMSPL) to supply on-site nitrogen and hydrogen gases to its new facility in Vile Bhagad, Maharashtra, in western India. PMSPL is a subsidiary of POSCO, the world’s fourth largest steel producer by output. The nitrogen plant and the SMR are both product offerings from Air Products’ PRISM&reg; gas generation portfolio. The plants are expected to come on stream in late 2011. <br /><br />Air Products’ PRISM line of gas generation systems supply nitrogen, oxygen and hydrogen to more than 1,500 customers in over 30 countries worldwide. Air Products’ on-site hydrogen SMR offerings were enhanced by a technology acquisition in 2008 and offer flows across a wide range of requirements with highly efficient use of natural gas. Global markets currently served by Air Products entire PRISM line of gas generation systems include glass, steel, electronics and semiconductors, non-ferrous metals, metals processing, chemicals, food processing and packaging, and energy production and processing. </p> <h3>About Air Products <br /></h3> <p>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>.  </p> <h3>About INOX Air Products Ltd. <br /></h3> <p>INOX Air Products Limited is a joint venture company in which the Jain family (former owners of the Industrial Oxygen Company) and Air Products hold an equal stake. Headquartered in Mumbai, INOX Air Products is one of the largest manufacturers of industrial gases in India with 36 plants spread throughout the country and a workforce of approximately 1,200. INOX Air Products Ltd. manufactures and supplies industrial gases including oxygen, nitrogen, helium, argon, carbon dioxide, hydrogen, and specialty gas mixtures throughout India. More information can be found at <a href="http://www.inoxairproducts.com/">www.inoxairproducts.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></p>Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500{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{19E4D50F-897D-4077-B335-964DB9019B7A}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2010/10/1004-air-products-prism-onsite-gas-generation-selected-by-camden-county-for-wastewater-treatment.aspxAir Products’ PRISM&reg; Onsite Gas Generation Systems Selected by Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority, New Jersey for Wastewater TreatmentAir Products (NYSE:APD), in conjunction with C&amp;T Associates, Inc., will install two onsite gas generation systems at the Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority (CCMUA) in New Jersey for use in its wastewater treatment process. Air Products’ proprietary PRISM Oxygen VSA and Nitrogen PSA Systems will replace existing technology at the Camden facility, providing CCMUA with improved energy efficiency, lower maintenance and an even more reliable gas supply. In addition to the sale of equipment, Air Products also has signed a contract with CCMUA for the supply of liquid oxygen, as well as retrofitting existing wastewater aeration basin equipment. <br /><br />“We’re pleased to continue our nearly 20-year relationship with Camden County by providing our highly efficient onsite gas generation technology to support their wastewater treatment process,” said Greg Malcolm, business manager for Industrial/Engineered Systems at Air Products. “This is yet another example of how Air Products’ technical knowledge and industry experience can help municipalities—as well as industrial customers—implement sustainable, cost-effective solutions that keep their plants operating at peak performance.” <br /><br />“We initially sought to retrofit our existing equipment,” says Andrew Kricun, chief engineer at CCMUA. “But after evaluating our operation and understanding our needs, Air Products―together with Greeley and Hansen, our design engineer―was able to provide us with an even better solution that not only is lower in capital costs, but will enable us to significantly reduce our power consumption, which is both environmentally responsible and cost-effective.” <br /><br />Air Products has more than 30 years of experience in water and wastewater services, with a broad range of solutions marketed under the Halia™ trade name. The company offers services for a variety of wastewater applications including supplemental aeration, upgrades and temporary requirements for biological wastewater systems, and wastewater disinfection for reuse. To learn more about Air Products’ Halia water and wastewater solutions, visit <a href="http://www.airproducts.com/Halia">www.airproducts.com/Halia</a>. <br /><br />Air Products also has a dedicated Customer Plant Support (CPS) team, unique in the industry,with the knowledge, experience and resources to provide retrofits, upgrades, performance audits, technical services and spare parts to optimize a plant’s performance. For more information about the company’s CPS services, visit <a href="http://www.airproducts.com/PlantServices">www.airproducts.com/PlantServices</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 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. The 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>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400{A8123C60-0CE5-475E-A84B-F7ED5F999B01}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2010/09/0922-air-products-receives-award-from-watereuse-association-for-water-conservation.aspxAir Products Receives Award of Merit from WateReuse Association for Outstanding Water Conservation Efforts <p>Air Products (NYSE: APD) has received an Award of Merit from the WateReuse Association (WRA) for conserving 62 million gallons of drinking water annually by converting to recycled water for the cooling process at its Santa Clara, Calif., manufacturing facility. Nominated by the City of Santa Clara, the company is one of the largest among 550 customers connected to the South Bay Water Recycling recycled water line, which preserves valuable drinking water by distributing recycled water for nondrinking purposes, including industrial cooling processes. <br /><br />The award was presented last week during the 25th Annual WateReuse Symposium at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. Each year, WRA recognizes projects that have advanced the acceptance of water reuse through education, sound science, and technology using reclamation, recycling, reuse, or desalination for the benefit of the public and the environment. <br /><br />Across the United States and the world, communities are facing water supply challenges due to increasing demand, drought, depletion and contamination. <br /><br />Air Products has set goals for reducing water consumption within its own operations and continues to identify ways to optimize water use—eliminating waste, increasing recycling and reuse, and finding opportunities to offset water withdrawals with supply from reclaimed sources. For more than 30 years, Air Products also has been providing its customers with solutions for treating water and wastewater. The company offers equipment and services—marketed under the Halia™ trade name—for a variety of applications, including wastewater disinfection for reuse purposes and drinking water treatment and purification. To learn more about Air Products’ Halia water and wastewater solutions, visit <a href="http://www.airproducts.com/Halia">www.airproducts.com/Halia</a>.  </p> <h3>About WRA <br /></h3> <p>The WateReuse Association (WRA) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to advance the beneficial and efficient uses of high-quality, locally produced, sustainable water sources for the betterment of society and the environment through advocacy, education and outreach, research, and membership. WateReuse has experienced and diverse members in the U.S. and abroad. In addition to local utilities, the membership includes federal and state agencies, health officials, consultants, and prominent researchers from the academic community. WateReuse members employ proven and advanced treatment processes and rigorous monitoring regimes to create reliably high-quality water for a wide variety of uses from treated municipal and industrial effluents, stormwater, agricultural drainage, and sources with high salinity such as seawater and brackish water. </p> <h3>About Air Products <br /></h3> <p>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 had fiscal 2008 revenues of $10.4 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and 21,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.airproducts.com/">www.airproducts.com</a>.  </p>Wed, 22 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400{B792196C-408C-4866-8CF9-EB346001F9BF}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2010/09/0916-air-products-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, 2010, or as contracts permit, Air Products (NYSE: APD) will increase product pricing and monthly service charges for merchant customers in North America as follows: </p> <ul> <li>4-8% for liquid oxygen, liquid nitrogen, liquid argon, liquid and bulk hydrogen; </li> <li>5-10% for liquid and bulk helium; and </li> <li>3-5% for monthly service charges. </li> </ul> <p>Some price adjustments may be outside of these ranges based on other specific situations. <br /><br />The revised prices will offset higher operating costs and increased input costs. We are taking aggressive actions internally to mitigate rising costs by reinvesting to improve efficiencies and maintain reliable supply. <br /><br />Helium is severely impacted by the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) cost increase for crude helium announced last month. <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></p>Thu, 16 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400{0F35BCE5-6AFD-417B-BB69-537E4886026B}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2010/06/0630-air-products-to-build-new-asu-at-granite-city-illinois.aspxAir Products to Build New ASU at Granite City, IllinoisAir Products (NYSE: APD) today announced the signing of a new long-term oxygen and nitrogen supply agreement, and that it will build a new air separation unit (ASU) and refurbish its existing ASU and liquefier at its facility in Granite City, Illinois. The new facility, planned to be onstream in the second quarter of 2012, will provide additional capacity for meeting both on-site customer demand for gases and merchant liquid products in the region. <br /><br />“Air Products has been producing industrial gases at Granite City since the 1950s. This new investment will expand our capability to serve current customers and provide significant modernization of our operations there. It represents another step in our commitment to existing customers in that area, and strengthens Air Products’ ability to supply merchant liquid products to customers in the Midwest market,” said Wilbur Mok, vice president–Tonnage Gases North America for Air Products. <br /><br />The new 500-ton-per-day ASU, planned to be onstream in 2012, in combination with the existing, refurbished ASU and liquefier, will add capability to serve both the on-site customer and the merchant market. Total argon capacity for the site will also increase as a result of this project. <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. Actual results could vary materially, due to changes in current expectations. </span>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400{3CF59E6A-8818-4884-A2B3-E075FA39B3B7}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2010/01/0128-air-products-halia-advanced-oxidation-water-treatment-city-of-wichita.aspxAir Products Halia Advanced Oxidation System for City of Wichita Water TreatmentAir Products’ (NYSE:APD) Halia™ advanced oxidation system has been selected by the City of Wichita, Kan., for a crucial step in the process of treating excess water flow from the Little Arkansas River for aquifer storage and future reuse. The Halia system will treat 30 million gallons of surface water per day using HiPOx&reg;<sup>1</sup> technology—an ozone-based advanced oxidation process (AOP)—to destroy atrazine, control bromate formation, and meet virus inactivation requirements for health and human safety. <br /><br />Atrazine, a known endocrine disrupting chemical (EDC) and the main ingredient in about 40 name-brand herbicides, is showing up in drinking water supplies, causing concern among regulatory agencies throughout the United States. Herbicides often move with rainwater from the point of application to nearby bodies of water, such as reservoirs, ponds and lakes, eventually finding their way into drinking water supplies. <br /><br />“Air Products is helping to drive sustainable water supply by enabling communities to use more of their water,” said Shaun C. Porter, water industry specialist at Air Products. “The Halia advanced oxidation system can help meet disinfection requirements while also destroying trace contaminants and minimizing the formation of by-products, such as bromate, making it ideal for drinking water applications, as well as water reuse and process water clean-up.” <br /><br />In the Halia AOP, the HiPOx reactor efficiently injects and mixes ozone and hydrogen peroxide to maximize the production of hydroxyl free radicals—one of the most powerful oxidants available for water treatment—to treat various compounds. HiPOx AOP is significantly more efficient than ozone alone with respect to both ozone dose and reaction time, enabling lower operating costs and improved performance with a smaller equipment footprint. HiPOx technology is the first ozone-based technology accepted by the State of California for unrestricted water reuse under Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. <br /><br />Air Products has more than 30 years of experience in water and wastewater services, with a broad range of solutions marketed under the Halia trade name. Applications for the company’s drinking water treatment and purification offerings include taste and odor control, as well as color removal; oxidation of hard-to-treat organic contaminants in industrial and groundwater systems; and cost reduction in ozone systems. The company also offers services for a variety of wastewater applications including supplemental aeration, upgrades and temporary requirements for biological wastewater systems, and wastewater disinfection for reuse. To learn more about Air Products’ Halia water and wastewater solutions, visit <a href="http://www.airproducts.com/Halia">www.airproducts.com/Halia</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 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 <br /><a href="http://www.airproducts.com/">www.airproducts.com</a>. <br /><br /><sup>1</sup>HiPOx is a registered trademark of APTwater, Inc. Air Products holds the exclusive rights to market HiPOx technology in the United States and Canada for municipal wastewater and drinking water applications at greater than one million gallons per day water flow rate. <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>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500{9A0366B3-90E2-4349-A537-4DEA02907971}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2009/10/1029-air-products-to-build-new-world-scale-air-separation-unit-in-texas.aspxAir Products to Build New World-Scale Air Separation Unit in Texas <p>Air Products (NYSE: APD) today announced plans to build a new world-scale air separation unit (ASU) at its La Porte, Texas industrial gases facility. The energy efficient ASU will replace older assets at the site and provide benefits to customers through higher-reliability pipeline oxygen and nitrogen supply, and enhanced production of merchant and electronics products including argon and xenon. The new ASU is to be on-stream in October 2011. <br /><br />“This world-scale ASU at La Porte will serve customers across Air Products’ three major business areas of Tonnage Gases, Merchant Gases and Electronics and increase supply security and reliability. It will deliver significant productivity gains through decreased energy consumption and operating costs and supports the company’s sustainability goals,” said Stephen Jones, senior vice president and general manager–Tonnage Gases, Equipment and Energy at Air Products. <br /><br />The new La Porte ASU will ensure the long-term operational viability and customer supply security of one of Air Products’ key liquid argon sources for the North American market. Argon is used primarily for welding, electronics, steel and metals processing applications. The plant also will expand Air Products’ xenon production capacity and improve customer supply security and reliability. Xenon continues to grow as a key material used in the etching steps of semiconductor manufacturing, and the additional volume will support growth in the emerging technologies of plasma display and other lighting applications which depend on xenon’s special properties. <br /><br />The La Porte ASU is part of Air Products’ extensive Gulf Coast network of industrial gas facilities, pipelines and distribution assets. In addition to its oxygen, nitrogen and argon businesses, Air Products has the leading hydrogen position in the region comprised of numerous production facilities and over 450 miles of pipelines reaching from the Houston Ship Channel in Texas to Lake Charles, Louisiana, and from the city of Plaquemine, Louisiana to Chalmette, east of New Orleans. <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: <br />&gt; <a href="http://www.airproducts.com/">www.airproducts.com</a></p> <p> <em>NOTE: This release may contain forward-looking statements. Actual results could vary materially, due to changes in current expectations. </em> </p>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400{3743BB27-3400-47F9-92D2-694A0434D534}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2009/10/1012-air-products-introduces-halia-solutions-for-water-and-wastewater-treatment-at-weftec09.aspxAir Products Introduces Halia™ Solutions for Water and Wastewater Treatment at WEFTEC&reg;09 <p>Air Products (NYSE:APD) will feature its broad line of solutions for water and wastewater treatment, now marketed globally under the Halia™ brand name, at WEFTEC<sup>&reg;</sup>09 in Orlando, Fla., from October 10-14. The company’s offerings include pure oxygen aeration systems for wastewater treatment, as well as ozone advanced oxidation systems for drinking water and water reuse applications. <br /><br />Included in the Halia product line is the Halia Advanced Oxidation System incorporating the HiPOx<sup>&reg;1</sup> technology, an ozone-based advanced oxidation process for water treatment. HiPOx has been granted conditional acceptance by the California Department of Public Health for unrestricted water reuse under Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and is the first ozone-based technology validated to meet disinfection criteria for treating wastewater and making it available for reuse. <br /><br />“Advanced methods for water treatment is an emerging market driven by rising populations and limited water resources,” said Debbie Anderson, global strategic marketing manager for the Water business at Air Products. “With more than 30 years of experience in water and wastewater services, Air Products’ Halia solutions can help industrial and municipal users attain sustainability of their water resources.” <br /><br />Derived from Greek mythology, Halia—goddess of the sea—is symbolic of the tradition, knowledge and understanding that Air Products brings to water technologies. To learn more about Air Products’ Halia water and wastewater solutions, visit: <br />&gt; <a href="http://www.airproducts.com/Halia">www.airproducts.com/Halia</a></p> <p>You can also speak with one of the company’s knowledgeable representatives at WEFTEC.09, booth #2808 (Hall A), at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., from October 10-14. <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 had fiscal 2008 revenues of $10.4 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and 21,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit: <br />&gt; <a href="http://www.airproducts.com/">www.airproducts.com</a></p> <p> <br /> <sup>1</sup>Air Products holds the exclusive rights to market HiPOx technology, licensed from Applied Process Technology, Inc., in the United States and Canada for municipal wastewater and drinking water applications at designated flow rates. <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></p>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400{C27716A9-46E9-49CC-9AC0-F2D0929B07DB}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2009/09/0921-air-products-and-samsung-engineering-secure-asu-win-in-saudi-arabia.aspxAir Products and Samsung Engineering Secure ASU Win in Saudi Arabia <p>Air Products (NYSE: APD), working with Samsung Engineering, announced today that it has secured a contract for an air separation unit (ASU) to supply National Industrial Gases Co. (NIGC), a subsidiary of Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC). The ASU will produce 3,550 tons per day (TPD) of oxygen, 3,600 TPD of nitrogen, and 150 TPD of argon. It will be located at NIGC’s facility in Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia, and is to be on-stream in 2011. <br /><br />“We are very proud to have won this contract with Samsung Engineering. It demonstrates a novel approach, by combining Air Products’ ability to design large-scale ASUs, with the engineering and construction expertise of Samsung Engineering. This project is another milestone demonstrating our industrial gas facility capabilities, as the ASU will be the largest-ever cold box system designed, fabricated, and shipped by Air Products,” said David J. Taylor, vice president–Energy Businesses at Air Products. Taylor also noted the arrangement both strengthens Air Products’ existing relationship with NIGC and SABIC, and regionally as the Al Jubail Phase 8 ASU is the most recent in a series of Middle East projects for Air Products. <br /><br />Air Products built the first ever ASU in the Middle East in the 1950s and has 50 years of experience satisfying industrial gas customers in the region. The company’s Middle East operation is headquartered in Doha, Qatar. Regional business activity has accelerated in recent years with multiple industries requiring ASUs and hydrogen production plants. <br /><br />Additionally, Air Products continues to build on a long-standing relationship withAbdullah Hashim Group, most recently via joint ventures that brought on-stream new ASU and hydrogen production facilities for Emirates Float Glass Company in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The Abdullah Hashim Group and Air Products partnership is also building two new air separation units for Shadeed Iron &amp; Steel’s production plant in the Sohar Industrial Port of Oman. <br /><br /><strong>About Air Products </strong><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 had fiscal 2008 revenues of $10.4 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and 21,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit: <br />&gt; <a href="http://www.airproducts.com/">www.airproducts.com</a></p> <p> <strong>About Samsung Engineering </strong> <br />Samsung Engineering Co., Ltd. (SECL) is the first and largest Korean engineering company, specializing in engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of hydrocarbon, industrial, environmental and infrastructure plants and/or facilities on a turn-key basis in worldwide markets. </p> <ul> <li>Provides full range of engineering services including design, procurement, construction, facility operation, and management. </li> <li>In the fields of petrochemical plants, refineries, gas plants, fertilizer plants, power plants, electronics/food/automobile plants, IT, steel mills, LNG, wastewater treatment, disposal of waste materials, railway and infrastructure. </li> </ul> <p>With a total of 4,100 employees worldwide, we have an established presence in worldwide markets in the Middle East, Europe, Asia and the Americas. <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></p>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400{B56ABB03-362F-4F4C-B724-F6EA28C0B9A9}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2009/09/0915-air-products-announces-north-american-price-increase-for-liquid-bulk-industrial-gases.aspxAir Products Announces North American Price Increase for Liquid and Bulk Industrial Gas Products <p>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: </p> <ul> <li>liquid oxygen, liquid nitrogen, liquid argon, liquid and bulk hydrogen by 4% to 8%; and </li> <li>liquid and bulk helium by 5% to 10%. </li> </ul> <p>Some price adjustments may be outside of these ranges based on other specific situations. <br /><br />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. <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></p>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400{80359BBA-713B-45CF-86F7-B753F79B6A75}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2009/08/0826-air-products-hosts-florida-water-reuse-seminar.aspxAir Products Hosts Florida Water Reuse Seminar <p>Rising populations coupled with limited water resources have driven communities around the world to begin reusing their wastewater streams. However, increasing levels of microconstituents such as pharmaceuticals and endocrine disrupting compounds (EDC) have forced municipalities to turn to new technologies to manage their water resources. These are just some of the learnings from a recent water reuse seminar in Deerfield Beach, Fla., sponsored by Air Products (NYSE:APD) and Heyward Incorporated. <br /><br />Renowned water reuse expert and keynote speaker, Dr.Shane Snyder, research and development project manager, Southern Nevada Water Authority, noted that all water has been, or will be reused and that global sustainability depends on water recycling. <br /><br />To overcome the challenges of rising populations and urban density coupled with the rise in detectable levels of microconstituents, communities have turned to advanced methods of water treatment including ozone advanced oxidation technologies. “Ozone is the most promising technology that can efficiently and thoroughly provide disinfection and reduction of most emerging contaminants,” said Snyder. <br /><br />In fact, Air Products’ Halia™ Advanced Oxidation System incorporating the HiPOx&reg; technology, an ozone-based advanced oxidation process (AOP), has recently been granted conditional acceptance by the California Department of Public Health for unrestricted water reuse under Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. This acceptance makes the HiPOx reactor the first ozone-based technology validated to meet disinfection criteria for treating wastewater and making it available for several water reuse applications including unrestricted irrigation, aquifier storage recharge, and many other nonpotable and potable reuse applications. <br /><br />The HiPOx technology is a packaged water treatment system with a unique plug flow reactor that efficiently injects and mixes ozone with hydrogen peroxide to maximize the production of hydroxyl free radicals. Hydroxyl free radicals are the most powerful oxidants available for water treatment to destroy pathogens and difficult to treat organic contaminants including 1,4-dioxane, chlorinated solvents, petroleum hydrocarbons, and EDC. The HiPOx reactor has the flexibility to operate in either ozone only mode or AOP mode with peroxide addition. Additionally, in the AOP mode, HiPOx technology has the capability to provide patented bromate control. <br /><br />Beyond disinfection, several studies have been conducted on the presence of EDCs, pharmaceuticals, and other emerging contaminants in drinking water and wastewater. Ozone and ozone-based AOP have been shown to provide superior results over conventional ultra violet and chlorine-based disinfection technologies. While many EDCs and other trace organics are not yet regulated, it is anticipated these emerging compounds will guide water treatment design and technology selection in the future. HiPOx technology provides a superior platform for meeting both water reuse disinfection guidelines and destroying EDCs and other trace organics for the proactive protection of human health and the environment. <br /><br />To view the presentations from this seminar, including Mr. Snyder’s, please visit: &gt; <a href="http://www.airproducts.com/haliawatersolutions/elearning_center">www.airproducts.com/haliawatersolutions/elearning_center</a></p> <p>Air Products holds the exclusive rights to market HiPOx technology, licensed from Applied Process Technology, Inc., in the United States and Canada for municipal wastewater and drinking water applications at designated flow rates. <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 had fiscal 2008 revenues of $10.4 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and 21,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit: <br />&gt; <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> </p>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400{BCE77CBC-3EE9-47EA-8DDD-E26CBEBDDEC5}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2009/02/0223-el-servicio-cryoease-de-carburos-metalicos-una-solucion-para-el-suministro-de-gases.aspxEl servicio CryoEase de Carburos Metalicos una solucion para el suministro de gasesCarburos Metálicos, Grupo Air Products, cuenta con el servicio CryoEase&reg; para el suministro de gases como el nitrógeno, oxígeno, argón o dióxido de carbono, entre otros. Gracias a este servicio se puede instalar un depósito compacto que proporciona el gas a la presión adecuada y de forma ininterrumpida, incluso durante la recarga de los depósitos. <br /><br />Al utilizarse un solo depósito en vez de los habituales bloques de botellas, se consigue una reducción del espacio necesario. Por poner un ejemplo, un pequeño depósito de líquido puede contener el equivalente a 16 botellas a alta presión ocupando un espacio más reducido. Asimismo, al instalarse un sólo depósito se mejora la seguridad y eficacia, ya que el gas se canaliza directamente al punto de utilización, se evita el riesgo de contaminación cruzada al ser recipientes de uso exclusivo, y las entregas, que disminuyen respecto a las botellas, no requieren de la intervención ni manipulación por parte del cliente. <br /><br />Otra de las ventajas del sistema CryoEase<sup>&reg;</sup> es su amplia gama de depósitos que van de los 25 a los 2.000 litros al igual que su fácil instalación. Para su ubicación normalmente no es necesaria ninguna cimentación especial, ni licencia de obra y no requiere de corriente eléctrica ni otros servicios. <br /><br /><strong>Abastecimiento automático </strong><br />Su abastecimiento se realiza de forma automática sin necesidad de realizar ningún pedido con un camión cisterna de Carburos Metálicos de dimensiones reducidas que acude cuando el nivel de gas en el depósito baja hasta un nivel preestablecido. Igualmente, los clientes cuentan con el asesoramiento de un profesional de la compañía en materia de selección de depósito, diseño del sistema de gas, instalación, revisión, mantenimiento y seguridad. <br /><br /><strong>Sobre Carburos Metálicos </strong><br />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. <br /><br /><strong>Sobre Air Products <br /></strong>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 e intermedios químicos. Fundada en 1940, Air Products es líder en mercados clave como semiconductores, producción 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. Air Products tiene unos ingresos anuales de más de 10 billones de dólares, opera en más de 40 países, y cuenta con 21.000 empleados en todo el mundo. Para más información, <a href="http://www.airproducts.com/">www.airproducts.com</a>.<br />Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500{47206EE2-3A59-44A0-B12C-06B1DA36B473}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2008/12/1204-air-products-exclusively-licensed-hipox-water-treatment-technology-gets-boost.aspxAir Products’ Exclusively Licensed HiPOx&reg; Water Treatment Technology Gets Boost with Title 22 Conditional Acceptance for Water Reuse in CaliforniaAir Products (NYSE: APD) today announced that HiPOx&reg; technology, an ozone-based advanced oxidation process (AOP) water treatment technology, has been granted conditional acceptance by the California Department of Public Health for unrestricted water reuse under Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. This clearance makes HiPOx the first ozone-based technology validated to meet disinfection criteria for treating wastewater and making it available for several water reuse applications including agricultural, landscaping, fish hatcheries, and a wide variety of potable and other industrial applications. <br /><br />“This is very exciting news for our business,” said Debbie Anderson, Water Systems business development manager at Air Products. “Water quality and scarcity are major issues globally. In the United States, California tends to be at the forefront in setting the standard for regulations regarding water reuse. Since the HiPOx technology is the only ozone-based technology to be accepted under California’s Title 22 requirements, it provides a significant advantage for Air Products to be able to supply this offering to customers in the broad water reuse market.” Air Products holds the exclusive rights to market HiPOx technology, licensed from Applied Process Technology, Inc., in the United States and Canada for municipal wastewater and drinking water applications at designated flow rates. <br /><br />HiPOx is a packaged water treatment system with a unique plug flow reactor that efficiently injects and mixes ozone with hydrogen peroxide to maximize the production of hydroxyl free radicals. Hydroxyl free radicals are the most powerful oxidant available for water treatment to destroy pathogens and difficult to treat organic contaminants including 1,4-dioxane, chlorinated solvents, petroleum hydrocarbons, and endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDC). HiPOx has the flexibility to operate in either ozone only mode or AOP mode with peroxide addition. Additionally, in the AOP mode, HiPOx technology has the capability to provide patented bromate control. <br /><br />Beyond disinfection, several studies have been conducted on the presence of EDCs, pharmaceuticals, and other emerging contaminants in drinking water and wastewater. Ozone and ozone-based AOP have been shown to provide superior results over conventional ultra violet and chlorine-based disinfection technologies. While many EDCs and other trace organics are not yet regulated, it is anticipated these emerging compounds will guide water treatment design and technology selection in the future. HiPOx technology provides a superior platform for meeting both water reuse disinfection guidelines and destroying EDCs and other trace organics for the proactive protection of human health and the environment. To watch a video about how HiPOx works, visit the Air Products’ Water Systems E-Learning Center at /watersystems/elearning_center.htm.  <br /><br />“The acceptance of HiPOx technologies for the rigorous California Title 22 water reuse regulations is significant,” says Dr. Shane Snyder, a renowned water reuse expert and research and development project manager for the Southern Nevada Water Authority. “We have found the HiPOx system to provide exemplary oxidation of the vast majority of trace contaminants we have studied in reuse water. The HiPOx system is both efficient and effective for advanced water treatment needs.” <br /><br />For more information about all of Air Products’ water systems offerings, visit <a href="http://www.airproducts.com/watersystems">www.airproducts.com/watersystems</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. Air Products has annual revenues of over $10 billion, operations in more than 40 countries, and 21,000 employees around the globe. Formore 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 />Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500{04037098-6FF5-496E-94A2-642C226A9107}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2008/09/0915-air-products-announces-north-american-price-increase-for-liquid-and-bulk-gas-products.aspxAir Products Announces North American Price Increase for Liquid and Bulk Industrial Gas ProductsEffective October 1, 2008, or as contracts permit, Air Products (NYSE:APD) will increase schedule pricing on liquid oxygen and liquid nitrogen by eight percent, liquid argon and liquid and bulk hydrogen by 12 percent, and liquid and bulk helium by 15 to 30 percent for merchant customers in North America. <br /><br />The pricing initiatives are needed to address continued cost pressures and the need for ongoing investment in infrastructure to improve operating efficiencies. These cost pressures include escalating material, labor, and energy costs associated with the production and distribution of merchant gas products, and to support capital investment required to meet current and future demand. <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 />Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400{4848D35B-B232-4DE8-B7FA-3323A81C41E0}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2008/09/0901-kundeninformation-preisanpassung-fur-flussiggase-zum-1-oktober-2008.aspxKundeninformation: Preisanpassung für Flüssiggase zum 1. Oktober 2008 <p>Die Air Products GmbH passt die Preise für tiefkalte verflüssigte Gase (Stickstoff, Sauerstoff und Argon) sowie für Wasserstoff zum 1. Oktober 2008 an. Diese Maßnahme ist eine Reaktion auf die deutlich gestiegenen Kosten der energieintensiven Erzeugung und Distribution von Industriegasen, in der sich die anhaltenden Preissteigerungen für Strom und Dieseltreibstoff niederschlagen. Alle Anzeichen lassen mittel- und langfristig weitere Kostensteigerungen erwarten. Ursache hierfür ist unter anderem die steigende globale Nachfrage. <br /><br />Weitere Informationen zu den genannten Kostenentwicklungen finden Sie hier: </p> <ul> <li>Strompreisindex des Verbandes der industriellen Energie- und Kraftwirtschaft e.V (VIK)  <br /></li> <li>E.ON-Vorstand: Energiepreisentwicklung war in keinem Szenario enthalten  <br /></li> <li>Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie e.V. (BDI) zur Strompreisentwicklung  <br /></li> <li>Dieselpreisentwicklung laut Bundesverband Güterkraftverkehr Logistik und Entsorgung (BGL) e.V. <br /></li> <li>Handelsblatt: Öl bleibt auf lange Sicht teuer <br /></li> </ul> <p> <strong>Air Products</strong> (Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.) bietet seinen Kunden aus Industrie und Handel ein weltweit einzigartiges Portfolio von Produkten, Dienstleistungen und Lösungen. Das Angebot umfasst Industrie-, Prozess- und Spezialgase sowie chemische Werkstoffe und Zwischenprodukte. Dazu gehören insbesondere Materialien für die Halbleiterfertigung, Wasserstoff- und Erdgasprodukte, Polymere und Klebstoffe sowie medizinische Gase und Dienstleistungen im Bereich der stationären und häuslichen Patientenbetreuung. <br /><br />Seit seiner Gründung im Jahr 1940 hat Air Products sein Angebot kontinuierlich ausgebaut und sich dadurch eine führende Stellung in bedeutenden Wachstumsmärkten erarbeitet. Im Mittelpunkt der Unternehmenskultur stehen Innovation, effiziente Prozesse und ein umfassendes Sicherheits- und Umweltbewusstsein. Air Products erzielt mit rund 22.000 Mitarbeitern in mehr als 40 Ländern einen Jahresumsatz von rund zehn Milliarden US-Dollar. Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter <a href="http://www.airproducts.com/">www.airproducts.com</a>.  <br /><br /><strong>Kontakt:</strong> <br />Air Products GmbH <br />Hüttenstrasse 50 <br />45527 Hattingen <br />Deutschland <br />Tel.: +49 (0) 2324 / 689 0 <br />Fax: +49 (0) 2324 / 689 100 <br /><br /><br /></p>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400{31220127-8A3D-457B-94D1-061443574758}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2008/06/0626-der-rekordstand-der-olpreise-macht-eine-Anpassung-des-energiekostenzuschlags-zum.aspxDer Rekordstand der Ölpreise macht eine Anpassung des Energiekostenzuschlags zum 1. August 2008 notwendigDie stetige Anhebung des Rohölpreises in den vergangenen Monaten hat einen immensen Anstieg der Betriebskosten in der gesamten Versorgungskette sowohl bei den technischen als auch bei den Spezialgasen zur Folge. <br /><br />Energie ist ein essentieller Rohstoff innerhalb des Gasgeschäfts; sie wird für den Luftzerlegungsprozess, bei dem Luft in ihre Gasbestandteile zerlegt wird, ebenso benötigt wie für die Hochdruckbefüllung von Gasflaschen und Bündeln oder die Lieferung der Gase an Lieferstellen und Kunden. <br /><br />Trotz unserer Energiesparprogramme sehen wir uns aufgrund der aktuellen Entwicklung an den Energiemärkten daher gezwungen, ab dem 1. August 2008 den für alle Gasflaschen, Bündel, Minitanks und CryoEase &reg;-Produkte geltenden Energiekostenzuschlag zu erhöhen. <br /><br />Alle anderen Preise und Vereinbarungen bleiben davon unberührt . <br /><br />Diese Nachricht gilt für Kunden, die Air Products-Flaschengase und/oder CryoEase &reg;-Produkte beziehen. <br /><br /><br /><strong>Pressekontakt:</strong> <br />Sascha Stoltenow <br />Script Corporate+Public Communication <br />Tel.: 06171/2847-280 <br />Email: <a href="mailto:s.stoltenow@script-com.de">s.stoltenow@script-com.de</a>  <br /><br />Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400{7A2AF208-9083-4B14-BC87-E641C47B34C5}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2008/06/0623-air-products-to-update-product-and-energy-surcharges.aspxAir Products To Update Product and Energy Surcharges for Liquid and Bulk Industrial Gas Products in North AmericaEffective July 1, 2008, Air Products (NYSE:APD) will update product and energy surcharges for all of its liquid and bulk products in North America. These updates are being implemented as a result of the continued extraordinary cost increases for diesel fuel, natural gas and power during the last few months. Diesel fuel, natural gas and power make up a substantial portion of the costs incurred to produce and deliver industrial gases. <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 $10 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and 22,000 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 />Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400{5D33D3A5-2F45-47A8-A70A-2B903D12C530}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2008/06/0619-nieuwe-installatie-voor-afvalwaterzuivering-met-zuivere-zuurstof.aspxNieuwe installatie voor afvalwaterzuivering met zuivere zuurstofAir Products heeft een nieuwe installatie toegevoegd aan zijn assortiment innovatieve afvalwaterreinigingssystemen: de T5 Oxygen Generator. Deze gigant uit het Oxy-Dep™-assortiment kan tot zesenhalve ton zuurstof per dag produceren. Daarmee is het systeem geschikt voor nagenoeg elke industriële of gemeentelijke locatie. <br /><br />Bedrijven komen onder steeds grotere druk te staan om aan de milieuregelgeving op het gebied van afvalwaterzuivering te voldoen. De regelgeving wordt strenger en veel bedrijven lopen tegen de capaciteitsgrenzen van hun installatie aan. In dit geval is het interessant de aanvullende inzet van zuivere zuurstof te overwegen, omdat de combinatie van zuurstof en conventionele beluchting een van de meest effectieve vormen van afvalwaterbehandeling is. Voor veel bedrijven vormen de kosten van zuurstofleveringen op locatie echter een belemmerende factor. Voor deze bedrijven heeft Air Products het OXY-DEP™ VSA-systeem ontwikkeld. <br /><br />Het OXY-DEP™ VSA-systeem bestaat in principe simpelweg uit een zuurstofgenerator en een mixer. De werking van het systeem is gebaseerd op het Vacuum Swing Adsorption-principe. Dit principe werkt als volgt: de installatie pompt atmosferische lucht rond en verwijdert daaruit via een dehydratielaag eerst alle waterdamp, kooldioxide en koolwaterstoffen. Hierdoor blijven alleen zuurstof- en stikstofmoleculen over. De stikstof wordt vervolgens geadsorbeerd, terwijl de nagenoeg pure zuurstof die overblijft doorstroomt naar het speciale reservoir. Die zuurstof wordt op zijn beurt met behulp van de mixer in het afvalwaterbassin verspreid. <br /><br />De nieuwkomer in het OXY-DEP&reg; VSA-assortiment, de T5 Oxygen Generator, is door zijn modulaire opbouw en zijn flexibiliteit geschikt voor gebruik in zeer uiteenlopende afvalwaterreinigingssystemen, gaande van industriële afvalwatersystemen tot systemen voor de reiniging van percolatiewater op stortplaatsen en gemeentelijke afvalwatersystemen. Normaal gesproken zou een bedrijf de installatie van een zuurstofgenerator alleen in speciale gevallen overwegen, aangezien de kosten hiervoor behoorlijk hoog zijn. Maar met de introductie van de T5 Oxygen Generator is er een systeem op de markt gekomen dat zesenhalve ton zuurstof kan produceren met een zuiverheidsgraad van 90%, en dat bovendien tegen kosten die lager zijn dan die voor de conventionele behandelingsmethode met atmosferische lucht. <br /><br />Philip Whittaker, afdeling Business Development voor afvalwatersystemen bij Air Products, zegt hierover: 'Managers die zich bezighouden met afvalwaterbehandeling zijn zich hoe langer hoe meer bewust van de voordelen van pure zuurstof boven conventionele atmosferische lucht. Het gebruik van zuurstof kan de CZV- (Chemisch Zuurstofverbruik) en BZV-waarden (Biochemisch zuurstofverbruik) namelijk aanzienlijk verbeteren. Dit heeft een aanzienlijke efficiëntieverbetering tot gevolg, waardoor seizoenspieken en andere fluctuaties gemakkelijk op te vangen zijn. Bovendien hebben de verbeterde waarden een lagere geur- en schuimvorming tot gevolg en wordt de slibvorming teruggedrongen. Dit laatste is te danken aan het feit dat pure zuurstof het bezinkproces verbetert.' <br /><br />Op dit moment zijn de OXY-DEP&reg; VSA-afvalwaterbehandelingssystemen verkrijgbaar in drie uitvoeringen. Er zijn installaties verkrijgbaar voor 260 kg, 875 kg en 6.500 kg, waarbij het gewicht verwijst naar het volume aan pure zuurstof dat ze per dag kunnen produceren. <br /><br />Volgens Philip Whittaker is de T5 bij uitstek geschikt voor mensen die hun bestaande waterbehandelingssysteem willen uitbreiden zonder grote investeringen te doen. 'Als je onsite zuurstofproductie naast de traditionele zuiveringssystemen legt, is de eerste mogelijkheid de laatste jaren steeds aantrekkelijker gebleken. Dit soort systemen verbetert de behandeling van het afvalwater zonder dat daarvoor veel extra geld uitgetrokken moet worden en zonder dat de bestaande installatie zelfs stilgelegd hoeft te worden.' <br />Een bijkomend voordeel is het feit dat de modulair opgebouwde T5 Oxygen Generator een afzonderlijke zuurstofgenerator heeft, die losgekoppeld is van de mixer. De mixer is gemonteerd aan een mast, waardoor deze gemakkelijk te installeren is en bereikbaar blijft zonder dat de normale werking van het afvalwaterbassin wordt gestoord. <br />Bovendien maakt de afzonderlijke zuurstofgenerator het mogelijk een denitrificatie- of nitrificatie-cyclus te draaien door het zuurstofgehalte in een bassin respectievelijk te verlagen of te verhogen. Het is dus niet langer nodig een afzonderlijke denitrificatietank aan te schaffen. <br /><br />Dankzij het vernieuwende ontwerp van de T5 Oxygen Generator is deze installatie genomineerd voor de Aquatech Innovation Award 2008. De T5 dingt mee in de categorie 'Waterbehandeling'. De winnaar van de Aquatech Innovation Award wordt bekend gemaakt tijdens de opening van Aquatech Amsterdam op 29 september. <br /><br />Meer informatie over de afvalwaterbehandelingssystemen van Air Products is te vinden op www.airproducts.com/vsa. U kunt ook contact opnemen met Karolien Hulsbosch via <a href="mailto:hulsbokh@airproducts.com">hulsbokh@airproducts.com</a>.  <br /><br /><br /><strong>Media Contacts: </strong><br />Theo Snijders <br />Wisse Kommunikatie <br />Tel: +31 26 443 1523 <br /><br />Francine Loos <br />Wisse Kommunikatie <br />Tel: +31 26 443 1523 <br /><br />Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400{74227303-1A6D-4963-B5ED-B233F1F3DE3E}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2008/05/0519-oxygen-treatment-hits-the-big-time.aspxOxygen Treatment Hits the Big Time An innovative oxygen wastewater treatment system, developed by Air Products, is now capable of producing five tonnes of pure oxygen a day, making it suitable for use at many large scale industrial and municipal sites. <br /><br />The latest addition to Air Products’ range of OXY-DEP&reg; VSA systems is ideal for use in a wide range of wastewater treatment applications ranging from effluent treatment at industrial plants, to leachate treatment at landfill sites and wastewater treatment at municipal treatment plants. <br /><br />Philip Whittaker, Air Products’ business development lead for water systems, says: <br /><br />“Water companies and industrial wastewater treatment plant managers are increasingly aware of the benefits of using pure oxygen instead of conventional atmospheric air to aerate wastewater treatment basins. <br /><br />“Oxygen can significantly increase the treatment rates for chemical oxygen demand (COD) and biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), which means the treatment process is always effective regardless of seasonal peaks or other fluctuations in demand. It brings other important benefits too like odour and foam reduction and due to the improved settlement that occurs when using pure oxygen, the process is capable of producing less sludge.” <br /><br />The modular range of OXY-DEP&reg; VSA wastewater treatment systems are now available in three sizes, according to the amount of pure oxygen they are capable of producing each day – 260kg, 875kg and 5 tonne. <br /><br />According to Philip Whittaker, the five tonne system will be particularly useful for customers looking to upgrade existing wastewater treatment processes, without incurring a significant capital cost. He says: <br /><br />“Compared with traditional aeration systems, on site oxygen generation has become more viable in recent years. Such systems increase the performance of the wastewater treatment process, without incurring any significant overheads or causing downtime during installation.” <br /><br />For more information about Air Products wastewater treatment systems, visit www.airproducts.co.uk/environmental or email <a href="mailto:wwsolney@airproducts.com">wwsolney@airproducts.com</a>.  <br /><br /><br /><span class="notes">Note to editor: <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 $10 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and 22,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.airproducts.com/">www.airproducts.com</a>. </span> <br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Smarts Contact: <br /></strong>Christine Smart or Sara Jenkins <br />Smarts <br />Tel: 0121 456 3199 <br /><br />Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400{B90FDEB9-F2FE-4F1E-8B27-D36831A0F003}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2008/03/0311-new-guidance-renews-industry-focus-on-water-pollution-prevention-says-air-products.aspxNew Guidance Renews Industry Focus on Water Pollution Prevention Says Air ProductsNew guidance on river basin planning will renew UK industry’s focus on water pollution prevention, encouraging them to shop around for the best available water treatment systems, says Air Products. <br /><br />Defra and the Welsh Assembly Government opened the latest volume of guidance on River Basin Management Planning to consultation at the end of February 2008. The guidance sets out the role of environmental quality standards in implementing the Water Framework Directive, explains the range of new standards that have been developed by the UK environment agencies and considers the way in which the Directive’s costs and benefits should be balanced. <br /><br />Philip Whittaker, Air Products’ business development lead for water systems, at Air Products, said: <br /><br />“This new guidance comes as a timely reminder to industrial, landfill management and agricultural businesses that the implementation of the Water Framework Directive is well underway and the first draft River Basin Management Plans will be in place from the end of this year. <br /><br />“Companies that are involved in activities that could potentially cause pollution of the water environment, even by diffuse pollution, will need to adopt best practice standards of emissions control.” <br /><br />To meet demand for tighter wastewater emission control technologies, Air Products has developed an innovative pure oxygen-based treatment system that is capable of treating effluent onsite, before it is released into the environment. <br /><br />The OXY-DEP&reg; VSA system, developed by Air Products, produces its own supply of high purity oxygen, for use during the wastewater treatment process. This oxygen is used to oxygenate the effluent or wastewater in the treatment basin, in a similar way to a traditional aeration process. The high purity of the oxygen allows a higher volume of contaminants to be removed in a much smaller treatment volume. Using pure oxygen that is generated onsite, rather than atmospheric air, gives the treatment system improved flexibility to meet variations in demand due to the type of contaminants being removed; their concentration or the volume of effluent requiring treatment. <br /><br />Philip Whittaker added: <br /><br />“Water companies and processing industries need to keep an open mind when it comes to wastewater treatment and regard the directive as an opportunity to drive efficiency by upgrading existing systems. Technologies are being enhanced on an ongoing basis and industries should review their options regularly.” <br /><br />For advice about how to assess the efficiency of existing wastewater treatment systems, process managers should call 01270 614317 or visit www.airproducts.co.uk/environmental. <br /><br /><br /><span class="notes">Note to Editor: <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 $10 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and 22,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.airproducts.com/">www.airproducts.com</a>.  <br /></span><br /><br /><strong>IAS Smarts Contact:</strong> <br />Christine Smart or Sara Jenkins <br />IAS Smarts <br />Tel: 0121 456 3199 <br />Email: <a href="mailto:christine.smart@iassmarts.com">christine.smart@iassmarts.com</a>  <br /><br />Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400{8A749C4B-6260-46E5-955D-3F9CDC2C9588}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2008/02/0227-kundeninformation-anpassung-des-ggvs-mautsatzes-zum-1-marz-2008.aspxKundeninformation Anpassung des GGVS Mautsatzes zum 1 Marz 2008 <p>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: </p> <h2>Gestiegene Dieselpreise</h2> <p>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. </p> <h2>Erhöhte Mautgebühren</h2> <p>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. </p> <h2>Reduzierung der Arbeitszeiten für Kraftfahrer</h2> <p>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. <br /><br />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. <br /><br />Weitere Informationen finden Sie hier: </p> <ul> <li>Dieselpreisentwicklung laut Bundesverband Güterkraftverkehr Logistik und Entsorgung (BGL) e.V. </li> <li>Pressemitteilung TOLLCOLLECT zur Erhöhung der Mautgebühren </li> <li>Informationen zur Änderung des Arbeitszeitgesetzes von der Berufsgenossenschaft für Handel und Warendistribution (BGHW) </li> <li>Tagesspiegel Presseartikel „Tausende LKW-Fahrer gesucht“ <br /></li> </ul>Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500{2A6FFB50-7969-4A99-B0C8-D4AAC039EFA2}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2008/02/0213-air-products-signs-license-agreement-with-applied-process-technology-inc-for-hipox-technology.aspxAir Products Signs License Agreement with Applied Process Technology Inc for HiPOx Technology <p>Air Products (NYSE: APD) and Applied Process Technology, Inc. today announced the signing of a license agreement for Applied’s patented HiPOx™ technology. The license agreement provides Air Products exclusive rights to market the technology in the United States and Canada for municipal wastewater and drinking water applications at greater than one million gallons per day water flow rate. The agreement also provides Air Products non-exclusive access to other geographic regions, as well as industrial wastewater and groundwater remediation applications of the technology. <br /><br />HiPOx technology uses an advanced oxidation process which combines ozone and hydrogen peroxide to form hydroxyl radicals. The hydroxyl radicals oxidize organic contaminants in water without creating additional waste streams. Unlike other ozone-based advanced oxidation systems, HiPOx technology minimizes the formation of by-products, such as bromate, making it ideal for drinking water applications in addition to remediation, wastewater and process water clean-up. The applications for the technology include taste, odor, and color reduction, destruction of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), water disinfection for reuse, and removal of microcontaminants such as endocrine disruptors. <br /><br />“This technology is a significant building block for our water treatment business. Water treatment is an important growth area for Air Products, building on our gases experience and expanding into new equipment-based solutions. Our existing water treatment business has focused primarily on industrial wastewater applications. HiPOx technology combined with other internally developed offerings provides an entry for Air Products into the drinking water and water reuse segments,” said Deborah Anderson, business development manager for North America Merchant Gases at Air Products. <br /><br />“It is great to be working with Air Products on this and we’re very excited about the potential HiPOx penetration of the market moving forward,” said Terry Applebury, Applied’s president and CEO. “Applied was founded on the premise that the drinking water industry was faced with a growing array of new and emerging man-made chemical contaminants and that the industry would recognize the value of a technology like HiPOx. The complement of Applied’s ‘clean water, no waste’ philosophy and Air Products’ expansion of their water treatment initiatives will be a benefit to municipalities and others needing treatment. Our team takes great pride in being associated with Air Products’ pursuit of this market.” <br /><br />For more information about Air Products’ water systems offerings, visit <a href="http://www.airproducts.com/watersystems">www.airproducts.com\watersystems</a>.  </p> <h3>About Air Products</h3> <p>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 leadership 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 $10 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and over 22,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.airproducts.com/">www.airproducts.com</a>.  </p> <h3>About Applied Process Technology, Inc.</h3> <p>Since 1996 Applied has been committed to developing innovative, cost-effective solutions to address the globe’s water-related needs. The company is focused on providing environmentally friendly, waste-free, and sustainable water solutions for the drinking water, environmental remediation, industrial process water, wastewater and homeland security markets – quickly and cost-effectively – without generating residual waste streams, or harmful by-products. Applied is comprised of executives, engineers and scientists from the chemical, water, and environmental industries who collectively have over 100 years of technology know-how. Flagship technologies include: HiPOx pump &amp; treat technology; PulseOx, an aggressive in-situ (underground) chemical oxidation technology that destroys groundwater contaminants directly in the sub-surface aquifer; and Applied’s hydrogen-based hollow-fiber Membrane Biofilm Reactor (MBfR) technology, licensed from Northwestern University and now being showcased at several commercial municipal water sites in California. For additional information about Applied’s waste-free product line, please visit <a href="http://www.aptwater.com/">www.aptwater.com</a>.  <br /><br />Applied has a long-term cooperation agreement with Teijin Limited (Teijin, TYO: 3401), based in Tokyo, Japan. Teijin and Applied are working together to accelerate the commercialization of Applied’s technologies into all water treatment markets. The agreement includes an option for Teijin to take majority control of Applied over time. <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 /><br /><strong>Applied Contacts:<br /></strong>Charles J. Borg, <br />Tel: (925) 977-1811 x206 <br />E-mail: <a href="mailto:cborg@aptwater.com">cborg@aptwater.com</a>  <br /><br />Terry Applebury <br />Tel: (925) 977-1811 x201 <br />E-mail: <a href="mailto:tapplebury@aptwater.com">tapplebury@aptwater.com</a>  <br /><br /></p>Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500{CC66AD06-CB6F-44A5-9BC0-F10D0239CD80}http://www.airproducts.com/Company/news-center/2007/11/1126-air-products-donne-une-nouvelle-dimension-a-sa-gamme.aspxAir Products, spécialiste de l’aération des stations, donne une nouvelle dimension à sa gamme Oxy-Dep&reg; VSA avec le V 2500 E <p>Air Products enrichit sa gamme d’équipements pour le traitement des eaux usées à l’oxygène pur avec l’Oxy-Dep<sup>&reg;</sup> VSA V2500E, capable de produire sur site 5 tonnes par jour d’oxygène et de traiter ainsi cinq fois plus de DCO que les autres systèmes Air Products existants. Propre et d’une grande sobriété énergétique, ce nouvel équipement est bien de son époque : celle du développement durable. <br /><br /><strong>Une technologie éprouvée</strong> <br />Producteur mondial de gaz, Air Products offre depuis quinze ans aux industriels et aux collectivités locales ses compétences en matière de dopage à l’oxygène des stations d’épuration biologiques arrivées à saturation grâce à sa technologie OXY-DEP<sup>&reg;</sup>. <br /><br /><strong>Une solution unique de production d’oxygène sur site</strong> <br />En 2003, la Division Environnement du Groupe complétait cette offre avec une solution unique sur le marché de production d’oxygène sur site : l’Oxy-Dep<sup>&reg;</sup> VSA. Sa vocation : augmenter la capacité de traitement des installations de façon pratique avec une solution rapide à installer et d’entretien simple, sans investissement lourd ni stockage de gaz sur site. Compacts (3x4 m) et montés sur des skids mobiles, ces équipements d’une capacité de 0, 25 à 1 tonne/jour (TPD) d’oxygène pur à 90% peuvent être utilisés selon les besoins, de façon permanente ou en réaction à des pics de production, y compris sur sites classés. <br /><br />Autre atout : monté sur un mât puis plongé dans le bassin, le mélangeur/oxygénateur de l’Oxy-Dep&reg; VSA effectue un brassage par le fond qui minimise l’agitation de la surface liquide et donc l’émission de gaz non dissous, source de pollution de l’air. La quantité de COV relâchée vers l’atmosphère est en moyenne de 90 à 99 % inférieure à celle rejetée par un système à l’air classique. Si l’on ajoute que les odeurs désagréables sont du même coup réduites, on ne peut que parler de système propre. <br /></p> <h2>Le même… en beaucoup mieux</h2> <p>Fort du succès de cette solution aussi pratique que rentable, Air Products lance aujourd’hui une version optimisée de cet équipement : l’Oxy-Dep<sup>&reg;</sup> VSA V2500E. D’une capacité 5 fois supérieure à celle des premières versions (5TPD d’O2 pour 5 TPD de DCO traitée), il est en outre largement plus sobre en consommation énergétique puisque son rendement est de 1,6 kg O2 / KWh (pour respectivement 1 et 1,2 O2 / KWh pour les versions précédentes, V150 et V500). <br />Ces performances permettent d’étendre les domaines d’application de cette technologie à la modernisation d’installations existantes tout en évitant le transport de larges quantités d’oxygène liquide <br /><br />Avec sa solution OXY-DEP<sup>&reg;</sup> VSA V2500 E qui allie l’efficacité reconnue des traitements à l’oxygène pur, à la simplicité de mise en œuvre d’un équipement autonome et la sobriété énergétique d’une solution étudiée pour réduire les coûts d’aération, la Division Environnement d’Air Products mériterait de s’appeler « Division Développement durable ! » </p> <p> </p>Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500