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Gasworld Magazine March 2010

Well here we are, already in March 2010

In true journalistic fashion, the 'breaking news' of Air Products' offer for Airgas in a potentially $7bn deal has dominated our headlines in recent weeks. But with the publishing of our latest March magazine, here's an opportunity to turn our attentions elsewhere - to Western Europe.

In Western Europe, we understand that business is relatively flat right now but showing signs of recovery and with optimism prevailing over the course of the next twelve months. Some forecasters suggest we could see growth of 2.8% p.a. in the region from 2009-2013 - well below the previous five years.

The consensus says that we've reached the bottom of the trough, but the recovery won't be so much a rapid rise - more of a gradual incline towards a healthier 2011. You can find out more in our Regional Markets feature this month, while we also catch-up with Gerhard Schlueter, Technical Director of Westfalen AG - a company oozing confidence in Western Europe.

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Generation next - Westfalen AG focused on European growth

Turn the clock back more than 80 years to 1923, and hyperinflation was at its peak in Germany. Post World War I reparations, coupled with unfavourable economic conditions, ensured that the country was experiencing one of the worst periods of hyperinflation in Europe's recent history.

Industrial gas safety - What is there to fear?

Coping with risk has always been part of the challenge of human existence through the ages and the level of fear provoked by any specific threat is usually exaggerated by lack of knowledge.

Global standards - Reducing the cost of safety

The elimination of accidents and injuries related to the manufacture, distribution and use of industrial and medical gases, has been vigorously pursued for almost a century and this worldwide effort has been sponsored and led by organisations formed voluntarily within the industry.

Regional Markets: Focus on West Europe

The dynamics of the global business and economic climate are shifting. While the Western Europe and North American economies are still struggling to recover from the shockwaves of recession, China is prospering.

Hot Topic: Bearing the brunt

As the word 'recovery' becomes used more frequently among industrial gas companies, are the equipment manufacturers feeling the same positivity?

Argon - A market reliant on its partners

Argon joins oxygen and nitrogen as a product of the air separation process.

Memoirs of a Gasman: Business in the Baltic countries. Romania, Part 1

With gasworld's forthcoming East Europe Conference 2010 looming large on the horizon, what better time to recollect business in the Baltic countries?

HOYER - An international logistics service provider

As an independent, family-owned company, founded in Hamburg in 1946, HOYER provides continuity both in its corporate policies and the quality of its services.

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