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Servomex Americas launches upgraded customer training centre and facilities
14 Feb 2011
Servomex’s Americas’ customers will benefit from improved training and service in 2011, with a facilities upgrade at the company’s American Business Centre in Sugar Land, Texas.
Afrox sees 2% depreciation over 2010
18 Feb 2011
Afrox has submitted 'disappointing' 2010 year end fiscal results. Despite this the firm is positive about 2011.
Air Liquide reports ‘sustained growth’ in 2010
15 Feb 2011
Air Liquide reports a strong increase in sales and net profit throughout the consolidated period of 2010.
Air Liquide sets Combined Shareholders’ Meeting date
21 Feb 2011
Air Liquide has set a May date for the annual Combined Shareholders’ Meeting. The Group is offering extensive online coverage of the event.
Air Liquide to power Coca-Cola hydrogen forklift fleet
11 Feb 2011
Air Liquide Industrial U.S. LP is set to supply hydrogen to power a fleet of 37 forklift vehicles at Coca-Cola’s bottling and distribution centre in San Leandro, California.
Air Products exclusive fuel provider for FCHE 2011
15 Feb 2011
Air Products is playing a crucial role to the running of the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy (FCHE) 2011 Conference in Washington, D.C.
Air Products extends tender offer to acquire Airgas
4 Feb 2011
A new month and new developments in the ongoing saga as Air Products increases deadline.
Air Products is 'done' with Airgas chapter
16 Feb 2011
In a teleconference earlier today, Air Products emphasised that an Airgas acquisition was 'never a must' and that the company would continue its focused growth despite its withdrawal.
Air Products secures supply deal with Solar Atmospheres
17 Feb 2011
Air Products has built upon its existing supply relationship with Solar Atmospheres as it provides gases to the Fontana facility.
Air Products sets extensive production plans in Ohio
22 Feb 2011
Air Products publicises a trio of investments to meet the growing regional demand in Ohio.
Air Products' Stephen Jones prepares to address the 11th Global Clean Technology Conference
22 Feb 2011
VP of Tonnage Gases for Air Products addresses 11th Global Clean Technology Conference later this week.
Air Products to fuel another fleet of forklifts in South Carolina
11 Feb 2011
Air Products’ will be introducing another novel fuelling supply concept today, when it officially begins the commercial fuelling of a fleet of 25 hydrogen-powered forklifts at Kimberly-Clark Corporation’s 450,000-square-foot distribution facility.
Air Products withdraws offer to ‘move on’
16 Feb 2011
Forming a shock end to the ongoing saga between Air Products and Airgas, John McGlade has announced that the firm would withdraw its offer to purchase Airgas.
Airgas ‘pleased’ with Delaware Chancery Court ruling
16 Feb 2011
Airgas' CEO, Peter McCausland, is pleased with the Delaware Chancery Court Ruling to uphold the firm's Stockholder Rights Plan.
Airgas announces $300m stock repurchase program
17 Feb 2011
Airgas, Inc. has announced a program to repurchase up to $300m of its outstanding shares of common stock.
An introduction to...Tank telemetry
February
Modern tank telemetry employs live data, reliable planning algorithms and the ability to re-direct delivery vehicles ‘on-the-fly’ so to speak, to enable dramatically improved efficiency together with guaranteed security of supply.
ASCOJET dry ice blasting system chosen for Hukla Möbel GmbH
14 Feb 2011
Hukla Möbel GmbH in Gengenbach, Germany has chosen the technologies and services of Swiss company ASCO Carbon Dioxide Ltd to ensure its mould cleaning and machine maintenance is of the highest quality.
BCGA Annual Conference 2011 – A preview
24 Feb 2011
Bookings are being taken and the anticipation is building, ahead of the BCGA Annual Conference 2011 set to take place in Manchester, UK this April.
BOC among 1% to win Silver Standard by Investors in People
21 Feb 2011
BOC’s Customer Service Centre in Manchester was recently acknowledged with the Silver Standard courtesy of Investors in People.
BOC taps into iGAS know-how
25 Feb 2011
iGAS’s Brian Turner worked alongside BOC to provide a sheerness air filter replacement which offered four-fold benefits.
Bulk trailers benefit from CryoGO innovations
2 Feb 2011
CryoGO promotes latest accessability solutions to bulk trailer distribution.
Burckhardt renews IPO shareholder agreement
25 Feb 2011
Burckhardt's five managerial shareholders have ratified their commitment to the firm, despite reducing their personal aggregate stake in the company.
Carbon dioxide – Handle with care
24 Feb 2011
When producing and using CO2 in the almost endless number of applications, we should first consider the safety requirements and hazardous effects of this versatile product; whether this is a liquid, a vapour, or ice.
Carbon Sciences pushes forward ‘game changing’ technology
8 Feb 2011
The innovative technology firm, Carbon Science, Inc has announced plans to accelerate development of its breakthrough CO2 to fuel technology.
Ceylon Oxygen invests EUR 9.3m in ‘rapidly growing’ Sri Lankan economy
14 Feb 2011
The Linde Group member, Ceylon Oxygen Limited invests EUR 9.3m in a 65 tpd ASU in Sri Lanka.
Chart Ferox excels itself again with launch of new units
25 Feb 2011
After previously announcing the largest vacuum insulated storage tanks anywhere, Chart Ferox has excelled itself again with the news that it has pioneered an even larger tank.
Chart Ferox in high demand through Scandinavia
11 Feb 2011
Chart Ferox’s new record-breaking storage tanks have been in hot demand across Norway and Finland.
CryoVation publicises instructional dates
25 Feb 2011
CryoVation, LLC has announced the next Speciality Gas Class. Dubbed, ‘institutes’, the spring session is due to take place from 28th March to 1st April.
DP Group – Unlocking Ukrainian potential
February
DP Group founder Andrei Medinsky describes his ambitious plans for the future, with gasworld Editor Rob Cockerill.
Earnings and profits up for Koatsu Gas Kogyo
8 Feb 2011
Koatsu Gas Kogyo has reported promising second quarter 2011 fiscal results.
EIGA Symposium 2011 – A global gases gathering of the highest order
16 Feb 2011
This year’s symposium marked the 17th biennial event and saw delegates congregate from across the globe at Le Plaza Theatre in Brussels, Belgium.
E-monitoring - the latest gas monitoring solution
22 Feb 2011
WITT Gasetechnik GmbH makes online gas monitoring a reality.
Ever-evolving: WITT launches latest flashback arrestor
11 Feb 2011
Born in 1945, WITT Gasetechnik is proving that though benefiting from a history of longevity, it is ever evolving, as the firm releases its newest version of the flashback arrestor.
Gasco delivers eco-friendly, economical results in its added capacity cylinder
23 Feb 2011
Gasco Affiliates, LLC fits 44 litres into 34 litre unit.
GASMEDI of Spain inaugurates new Gases Complex
24 Feb 2011
Independently owned medical gases company, GASMEDI, officially opened its brand new medical and industrial gases facility near Zaragoza yesterday.
Hale Hamilton exhibiting at Chinese event
25 Feb 2011
Established equipment supplier Hale Hamilton is set to demonstrate its services and products in China next month.
Herose stalwart honoured for AIIGMA attendance
14 Feb 2011
Herose’s Keith Stewart was honoured for his consistent attendance at AIIGMA events recently, having just completed a Technical Paper focusing on ‘Cryogenic Distribution with Reduced Cost and Increased Performance’.
Hot topic – The global language of safety
16 Feb 2011
Aligned with our safety theme, this month we discuss the implementation of REACH and other regulatory requirements in the gases business – a hot topic that just keeps getting hotter for our industry.
HUMMINGBIRD Paracube® Micro reduces cost and maintenance
14 Feb 2011
The new Paracube® Micro oxygen sensor from HUMMINGBIRD Sensing Technology delivers both the substantial cost savings and minimal maintenance requirements to make it the ideal choice for integration into Fixed Point oxygen monitoring systems.
Hunan Kaimeite Gases is latest China gases group to list on stock market
25 Feb 2011
Following the listing of Yingde Gases and Hangzhou Hangyang, Hunan Kaimeite Gases has become the latest Chinese industrial gas company to now be listed in the capital market.
Hydrogenics takes turn key to Turkey
8 Feb 2011
The Canadian, Hydrogenics Corporation, looks set to deliver a complete electrolysis based hydrogen fuelling station to Istanbul, Turkey.
IPC selects Burckhardt Compression as equipment supplier
25 Feb 2011
Earlier this month, Burckhardt Compression was awarded a significant equipment contract by International Polymers Company (IPC).
ISO sheds light on greenhouse gas programmes with latest brochure
3 Feb 2011
ISO recently published a guide to enhance consumer understanding of GHG programmes and the benefits they offer.
JIMGA establishes good practice working groups
9 Feb 2011
The Japan Industrial and Medical Gases Association (JIMGA) has founded two working groups to address best practice requirements.
Linde highlights classification and labelling shift
1 Feb 2011
Following European Union new regulations, Linde enlightens customers of the key changes.
Linde highlights commercial viability of fuel cell technology
11 Feb 2011
Where better to draw attention to the economic benefits of new technology than Washington?
Linde invests €3.8m in Philippines CO₂ plant
21 Feb 2011
Linde Philippines’ latest investment has been dubbed a ‘milestone’ for the region.
Linde to ‘focus on investment’ with leading players
23 Feb 2011
Linde has outlined plans to capitalise on the booming PV market of 2010 and 'focus on investment'.
Linde’s HiQ Team focuses on lab solutions at ChemBio 2011
15 Feb 2011
Linde's HiQ Team has announced plans to appear at ChemBio 2011 and draw attention to the latest in laboratory solutions.
Managing gases safely – A shared responsibility
24 Feb 2011
Air Products’ former chairman Hap Wagner may have raised eyebrows a couple of decades ago when he declared that, “Nothing is more important than safety, not production, not profits.”
Matheson K-Air India set to invest $100m
25 Feb 2011
Matheson K-Air India Private Limited (MKI) has announced plans to undertake a series of investments totaling in excess of US$100m, including the construction of a new 200 tonnes per day (tpd) ASU in Pune, India.
McPhy Energy – Safe hydrogen storage
February
McPhy Energy belongs to a growing contingent of young industrial gas firms, new to the scene and keen to champion environmentally friendly energy solutions.
McPhy Energy achieves ‘first milestone’ in business development plan
7 Feb 2011
McPhy Energy, the stars of gasworld’s February company profile, signs a new contract with the Enel Group.
Messer awards new bright minds
14 Feb 2011
Messer recently awarded two graduates the 2010 Hans Messer Prize in recognition of outstanding academic merit.
Messer expands in Albania
3 Feb 2011
Messer's Albania subsidiary, Albagaz, has taken over Sofigaz.
Middlesex Gases combats change-out concerns with new MicroBulk delivery system
23 Feb 2011
The New England company recently expanded its MicroBulk delivery services to include liquid argon capabilities.
MOCON declares 91st consecutive quarterly dividend
25 Feb 2011
MOCON, Inc. Board of Directors has delcared a quarterly cash dividend of ten cents per share.
New Mexico speciality gases plant ISO certified
14 Feb 2011
Airgas, Inc’s speciality gases facility in Albuquerque has been awarded the ISO certification for quality management systems.
New Sierra Clean Energy Guide expands solutions
14 Feb 2011
Sierra Instruments has announced the publication of its new free 40-page Sierra Clean Energy Guide in printed format.
Oxygen – The breath of life
24 Feb 2011
The old saying ‘Familiarity breeds contempt’ has dangerous implications for users of oxygen unless safety rules are rigorously applied, as Tony Wheatley explains.
Parker Hannifin secures slot at ARABLAB in Dubai
9 Feb 2011
Parker Hannifin Ltd, is set to showcase its latest analytical gas generation system later this spring at the ARABLAB Exhibition.
Pittcon 2011 – A preview
24 Feb 2011
Gathering in Atlanta, US this March will offer a diverse technical programme of more than 2000 abstracts, technical presentations and over 100 short courses.
Praxair CEO discusses strategy in Miami
1 Feb 2011
Later this month, Stephen Angel is expected to address an audience at Barclays Capital Industrial Select Conference.
Praxair sells US homecare business
3 Feb 2011
Praxair, Inc has agreed to sell its US homecare business to Apria Healthcare.
Radio-Tech’s Ecosense wins best in show
11 Feb 2011
Radio-Tech’s Ecosense, a device which monitors temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide levels and energy use, recently triumphed at the Innovation & Sustainability Awards.
Regional Markets: Focus on Central Europe
16 Feb 2011
It might be suggested that the climate is optimistic for industrial gas investment, with the economies of Central Europe reportedly showing steady recovery and regional growth projections of between 3.5-4% for 2011 and 2012.
Regional Markets: Focus on CIS
February
When it comes to the development of the industrial gases business in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) region, it appears to be very much a case of making the right call at the right time.
Rexarc's first price increase in over two years
25 Feb 2011
Reluctant price increase, but Rexarc helps majority of customers through turbulent times.
Robust but ‘below average’ year-end fiscal results for Foster Wheeler
24 Feb 2011
Earlier today the Swiss firm, Foster Wheeler AG, reported a significant annual decline in fiscal results. The company attributed this to various economic factors, as Gasworld explains.
Scientists find inspiration in spinach
8 Feb 2011
Scientists from Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Tennessee, have raised interest across the globe thanks to their latest findings which seem more Popeye than science.
Second Welding World Exhibition receives surge of interest
9 Feb 2011
Only in its second year and the 'Welding World' exhibition is receiving unanimous support.
Solar demand spreads north despite the weather
9 Feb 2011
The german solar innovator, Conergy has galavanised its footing in Northern Europe, providing solar solutions adapted to less sunny climes.
Stirling Cryogenics appoints Edo Oliemans as new General Manager
22 Feb 2011
The renowned Nordic manufacturer of extreme cooling systems, recently announced that Edo Oliemans would take over as General Manager for worldwide activities.
The Global LNG Forum of 2011 begins
2 Feb 2011
Today sees members of the global LNG community congregate in Spain, for this year's annual LNG forum.
