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Latest news from Africa
Cambridge Professor applauds mobile phone technology in emerging markets
Professor Michael Barrett of Cambridge Judge Business School has praised a mobile phone solution that offers business opportunities across emerging economies.
ISO certification - a conundrum explained
Most industry members will be familiar with the notion of ISO accreditation, but exactly what does this mean, why is it important and what does it entail - Air Products South Africa explores.
Annual personnel changes to Afrox Board
Yesterday, Afrox reviewed Board personnel changes during 2011 which included the resignation of four Directors, and appointment of two additions.
Revenue Growth – highlights from Afrox annual report
Afrox, a subsidiary of The Linde Group has recorded an 11% increase in annual revenue for the period ended 31st December 2011. Revenue also exceeded the R5bn mark.
Cryogas Express meets the long-haul challenge
Cryogas Express began setting new industry standards almost from the day the company commenced operation, it claims, and can now boast the first successful bulk argon delivery across 4,800 km of Southern Africa.
Finance
Praxair sees 'solid growth in all geographies' except Europe
Praxair, Inc. has reported third-quarter net income and diluted earnings per share of $429 million and $1.40, 14% and 16% above the prior-year quarter, respectively.
Air Products SA offers 'superb' assistance to high volume nitrogen request
South African industrial and specialty gas products and chemicals company, Air Products SA recently received particular commendation following its “exemplary” response to a customer, A. Hak Industrial Services’ needs.
A-Gas International expansion plans backed by LDC
A-Gas International, the UK-based provider of specialist industrial gases and chemicals, is ready to execute a rapid expansion strategy in the UK and internationally
Positive future outlook from Afrox
Afrox’s operational results for 15-month period ending December 2007 were healthy and the company is actively looking ahead for sustained growth.
Features
Global gases – 2012 and beyond Subscription
The uninterrupted growth trend of this global industry over some two decades shows the remarkable resilience of demand for gases through previous economic cycles. A new set of demand drivers is also emerging that it is hoped will underpin growth in the short-term future, as Tony Wheatley explains.
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Technology
Cambridge Professor applauds mobile phone technology in emerging markets
Professor Michael Barrett of Cambridge Judge Business School has praised a mobile phone solution that offers business opportunities across emerging economies.
ISO certification - a conundrum explained
Most industry members will be familiar with the notion of ISO accreditation, but exactly what does this mean, why is it important and what does it entail - Air Products South Africa explores.
New cryogenic freezing equipment now available in South Africa
The CRYOLINE® family of cryogenic food freezing equipment is now available to the South African market and meets the need of a variety of applications, following its launch by Afrox.
Afrox launches new product packages
Following recent research of the South African welding market, Afrox has identified four different welding market segments and keen to capitalise on the opportunities ahead, has begun to launch different product packages to suit each segment.
Other news from the region
Air Liquide continues commitment to healthcare in South Africa with latest investment
Air Liquide has announced a significant healthcare investment in South Africa, which includes R12m for a fully automated medical gas filling system installed in 2011 at its Alrode plant. This investment not only allowed improving quality, reliability and safety, it also allowed to conform to South African (SANS) and International standards.
Afrox appoints Brett Kimber Managing Director
The Linde Group member, Afrox has announced that Brett Kimber is to become the new Managing Director of the firm.
Praxair sees 'solid growth in all geographies' except Europe
Praxair, Inc. has reported third-quarter net income and diluted earnings per share of $429 million and $1.40, 14% and 16% above the prior-year quarter, respectively.
