Finance

The North American industrial gas company, Airgas, Inc. has announced that R Jay Worley is to be the new Vice President of Strategic Pricing.

Prior to World War II, gases and supplies were sold directly from manufacturers to end-users. Following the war, however, large gas manufacturers tried to alleviate the cost and burden of selling directly to smaller customers, and wanted...

The world economy is fraught with uncertainty due to the continuing European debt crisis, and the recovery in the United States, Latin America’s important trading partner, remains stubbornly mild. These unfavorable foreign economic environments are beginning to affect financial markets and...

While 2009 was dominated by the worldwide recession, 2010 saw clear progress towards recovery. In this report we look at 2011, a year in which economic recovery slowed across the globe and a climate of economic uncertainty developed. We examine...

AESPUMP Ltd, has recently acquired Absolute Vacuum Ltd, a Vacuum Pump Supply and Repair company that has been trading for 12 years.

Praxair, Inc. and its subsidiaries have notified customers to price changes which will be effective from 1st January 2012, or as contracts allow.

The North American industrial gas company, Air Products has announced a price increase on liquid and bulk helium. The ammendments will be effective from 1st January 2012, or as contract permit.

Praxair China has signed a long-term contract to supply oxygen and oxy-fuel technology for the solar photovoltaic glass production line of China National Building Materials (Hefei) New Energy Co., Ltd.

The German industrial gas group, Linde is to grow closer to its US customers with investment towards an air separation plant in Lewisville, Arkansas.

Praxair Distribution Inc., a subsidiary of Praxair, Inc. has acquired American Gas Group, a leading supplier of specialty gases worldwide.