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’SIAD Most’ to the top division
31 Aug 2005
The football club has been promoted to the highest division in the Czech Republic�s championship league.
‘Macho culture’ blamed for industry accidents
7 Oct 2011
At the Hazards Asia Pacific process safety conference, safety expert, Trevor Kletz cited industry’s ‘macho culture’ as one of the main causes for recent accidents.
“Another chapter” for Linde Korea with 5,200 tpd facility
7 Oct 2011
Linde Korea has affirmed plans for growth in Asia by announcing construction on a new nitrous oxide facility in South Korea.
10 minutes more...with Matthias Kuhn
October
Spend 10 minutes more with Matthias Kuhnand see what else the General Manager of Packaged Gases UK & Ireland for Air Products had to say about management, the future of the gases business, and life away from the office.
10 minutes with... Hans Lonsain
October
Take ten minutes out to catch-up with Hans Lonsain, Chairman and Managing Director, Chart Ferox.
10 minutes with... Matthias Kuhn
October
Take ten minutes out to catch-up with Matthias Kuhn, General Manager, Packaged Gases UK & Ireland, Air Products.
2005 semi-annual results of SOL Group
30 Sep 2005
SOL Group: the board of directors has approved the first half 2005 results, prepared according to IAS/IFRS accounting standards.
A faulty valve the reason for Praxair fire
30 Sep 2005
The company believes that the premature release of a safety relief valve on one or more gas cylinders containing flammable gas may have contributed to the extent of the St. Louis fire.
A time for change on the ANDRITZ board
31 Aug 2010
ADNRITZ AG, a global supplier of plants and services for the hydropower, pulp and paper, metals and other specialised industries, recently announced several key changes to its Executive Board.
A trio for zero emissions: Lotus, Microcab and Delta Motorsport combine with latest hydrogen car
30 Sep 2011
Conceived by Coventry University, engineered by Lotus and fuelled by hydrogen, a new zero emission hydrogen car has hit Britain’s roads.
A watching brief – An interview with Izumi Ohe
October
Celebrating 30 years of reporting on the Japanese gases business, The Gas Review President Izumi Ohe discusses the development and maturation of one of the biggest global gas markets.
About
October
What is gasworld?
ACHEMA 2009 generates optimism
27 May 2009
ACHEMA 2009, the 29th international exhibition-congress on chemical engineering, environmental protection and biotechnology, attracted a record number of international visitors, and generated much optimism, despite the tough economic climate.
ACP sources renewable CO₂
30 Jun 2010
CarboHeim, a subsidiary of ACP, to build new CO2 unit in France.
AeroSeries dry ice system released by Cold Jet
29 Feb 2008
Cold Jet LLC, the global leader in dry ice blast cleaning and production technology, has introduced its new Aero Series of dry ice blast cleaning systems.
Afrox delivers fruit supply chain solution with ethylene mixtures
27 May 2009
Afrox is delivering two key solutions to the food & beverages market, with the introduction of its fruit ripening gas mixtures for an optimised fruit degreening supply chain.
After ‘record earnings’ Airgas raises full-year guidance
31 Oct 2011
Airgas, Inc., has publicised “record earnings” in the fiscal second quarter of 2012. Consequently the firm has raised its full-year guidance.
A-Gas to distribute Matheson Tri-Gas products
30 Jun 2009
A-Gas, headquartered in the UK, has signed a Global ENABLE sm Premier Agreement with Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc., which will enable it to distribute Matheson brand products.
Air Liquide acquires ADEP Assistance
31 Jan 2011
Air Liquide promotes growth driver with latest acquisition.
Air Liquide approves consolidated accounts 2006
28 Feb 2007
The Board of Directors of Air Liquide chaired by Benoît Potier met on 26th February 2007 and approved the consolidated accounts for 2006
Air Liquide awarded NASA nitrogen contract
31 Mar 2008
NASA has revealed that it has awarded Air Liquide Large Industries of Houston a contract for the supply of gaseous nitrogen and related services.
Air Liquide consolidates leadership in PV industry
27 May 2009
Despite the downturn another wave of growth is expected in the photovoltaics (PV) sector in 2010, a wave that Air Liquide should be at the crest of.
Air Liquide expands in India
30 Nov 2005
The company has signed a 15-year contract with the glass manufacturer Asahi India Glass Limited (AIS).
Air Liquide introduces cylinder gas and liquid management telemetry system
27 Oct 2011
The Equipment Group of Air Liquide America Specialty Gases recently announced the introduction of DATAL ALert™, a compressed gas and liquid management system that combines cell phone and Internet technologies to provide an advanced remote telemetry solution.
Air Liquide introduces new equipment line
30 Jun 2011
The Equipment Group of Air Liquide America Specialty Gases has introduced a comprehensive line of ‘industrial grade’ equipment for use with gases commonly used in welding, cutting and other industrial applications, as well as with liquid cryogenics.
Air Liquide invests €10 million in Bulgarian O2 supply deal
12 Oct 2011
French industrial gas magnate, Air Liquide, is to invest around €10m in an oxygen supply deal with the Bulgarian firm, Aurubis
Air Liquide invests €60m in Middle East
31 Aug 2010
Air Liquide, an industrial gases company with a significant presence in the Middle East, recently articulated its intentions to invest in several units across the region.
Air Liquide signs record supply contract with South Korean steelmaker
18 Oct 2011
Yesterday the French industrial gas magnate, Air Liquide, publicised a significant contract signing with Posco E&C. To facilitate the agreement Air Liquide will design and build two ASUs, each with an oxygen production capacity of 3,750 per day.
Air Liquide to expand capacity in Cleburne, Texas
7 Oct 2011
Air Liquide Industrial U.S. LP broke ground this week on a new nitrogen liquefier at its air separation plant in Cleburne, Texas. The plant expansion will support market growth and fuel job creation in the region.
Air Liquide to take part in French aeronautics celebration
30 Sep 2008
Celebrating its 100th anniversary, a large-scale public exhibition has been organised by the French Aeronautics and Space Industry Group (GIFAS), during which Air Liquide will proudly be involved in and exhibiting.
Air Products acquires 25% stake in Abdullah Hashim
30 Sep 2011
Air Products has agreed to acquire a 25% stake in the largest privately owned industrial gases company in Saudi Arabia, Abdullah Hashim Industrial Gases & Equipment Co. Ltd.
Air Products into joint marketing agreement
30 Nov 2005
The deal allows both companies the opportunity to provide a broad range of products and technologies to the U.S. metals processing industry.
Air Products SA offers 'superb' assistance to high volume nitrogen request
18 Oct 2011
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.
Air Products to construct new membrane production facility
31 Oct 2008
Air Products has announced plans to construct a new production facility in St. Charles, Missouri to increase manufacturing capacity of its full line of PRISM® membrane products.
Air Products to supply another GTL project
30 Jun 2006
The second deal, awarded by Chevron Nigeria, makes Air Products the supplier of equipment to the world's two largest GTL projects.
Air Products to supply Shell’s Rotterdam refinery with hydrogen
30 Nov 2009
Air Products has today announced that it has signed a long-term agreement to supply hydrogen to Shell, for one of the new units at its refinery complex near Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
Air Products welcomes EU Commission’s eco-transport plan
30 Apr 2010
Ian Williamson, Vice Chair of the UK Hydrogen Association and Director at Air Products welcomed the European Commission’s green transport plan.
Air Products wins contracts in China
30 Jun 2006
The gas giant signs long-term contracts with two Chinese steel companies.
Air Products’ two new hydrogen facilities on-stream
31 Jan 2006
The plants are among six facilities in the US and Canada that Air Products is bringing on-stream over a ten-month period.
Air Products’ EPS up 12% according to latest reports
25 Oct 2011
According to fourth quarter fiscal results, Air Products has seen a 12% increase in EPS. Chairman, President and CEO for the firm, John McGlade, attributed the incline to growth in emerging markets and performance across the tonnage gas business.
Airgas announces Director election results
31 Aug 2011
Following Airgas, Inc’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders, all four of Airgas nominees have been elected to the Airgas Board of Directors.
Airgas breaks ground on facility plant in Roseville
30 Jun 2011
Airgas, Inc. is moving ahead with plans to construct a state-of-the-art facility in Roseville, Minnesota to meet the fast-growing demand for cylinder gases and related products in the region.
Airgas reports strong growth in Q3
31 Jan 2007
Airgas, Inc recently reported strong growth in sales, operating income, and earnings for its third quarter ending 31st December 2006.
AMCS Corporation to supply a cryogenic ASU for SOCAR
7 Oct 2011
AMCS Corporation announced this September that it had entered into an agreement to supply the Caspian Sea Oil Fleet of the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR), one of the world’s largest oil producers, with a cryogenic air separation plant (ASU).
AMCS named one of fastest growing companies for second successive year
7 Oct 2011
AMCS Corporation has again been honoured by NJBIZ as one of New Jersey's Fifty Fastest Growing Companies, for the second successive year.
An introduction to...Integrated valves
October
For nearly 100 years, and until recently, gas suppliers through the decades have relied on the use of simple valves to discharge their products from the gas cylinders in which they are supplied.
Asia and fluorine top Linde Korea agenda
5 Oct 2011
In a recent interview with Japanese K.K. Gas Review, Brett Kimber, President of Linde Korea revealed expansion plans for the firm.
Asia-Pacific chemical confederation to gather
30 Jun 2008
The increasingly significant chemicals industry in China and the ever-developing Asia-Pacific region will be under the spotlight at the 12th Asia-Pacific Confederation of Chemical Engineering Meeting in Dalian, China this August.
Aspen Air announce new $20m air separation plant
30 Nov 2006
Aspen Air U.S. Corp. has announced the construction of a new $20m air separation plant to be located in Montana, US
Assistance available for laser gas selection
30 Apr 2008
Advanced Specialty Gas Equipment has announced a brochure to help companies using laser cutting processes to select the equipment best suited to an application.
BASF starts up a new production facility for intermediates
30 Nov 2009
Leading international chemical company BASF has today started-up a new production plant complex for the manufacture of chemical intermediates, at an investment of around €100m.
Biogas – Emerging application offers plenty to digest
31 May 2011
When we’re talking about emerging applications, it’s difficult to overlook the rapidly arising biogas market, as Rob Cockerill explains.
Blades succeeds Masters on Linde Executive Board
3 Oct 2011
The Supervisory Board of Linde AG has appointed Thomas Blades, who succeeds Kent Masters, as a new member of the Executive Board.
BOC eases the load for UK emergency services
30 Nov 2009
BOC Healthcare has introduced a revolutionary new oxygen cylinder for frontline emergency medical services in the UK, offering an ultra-lightweight and easy-to-use source of medical oxygen.
BOC Edwards deal receives approval
31 May 2007
The Linde Group has concluded the sale of the component business of its subsidiary BOC Edwards to CCMP Capital
BOC engages future generations
31 Mar 2011
BOC, a member of the Linde Group, took to the classroom this spring as it challenged school and college pupils to meet the Inspiring Gases Science Challenge.
BOC patio equipment range to boost UK pub sales
31 Aug 2005
The British gas giant’s extended range of heaters and barbeques enables licensees’ cash in on cooler evenings.
Bratislava hosts successful 11th IIR cryogenics conference
30 Jun 2010
The 11th IIR International Conference on Cryogenics was held in Bratislava, capital of Slovakia, from 26-29th April 2010. Historically, the event has been held at various city locations in the former Chechoslovakia and in recent years, has been anchored in Prague, capital of the Czech Republic.
Bubble bursts for helium ballooning
30 Jun 2008
Gas ballooning as an adventure sport is likely to fade away in the US, as a sharp spike in helium prices and supply constraints threaten the survival of the sport, according to reports from Reuters and the New York Times.
Business Opportunities in the Middle East for Gas Companies?
30 Jun 2005
There are some significant projects involving ASUs in the Middle East at present and help to provide some in-sight into what opportunities exit for international and local players.
Caloric secures second contract for gas sweetening unit
27 May 2009
Caloric has signed its second contract for the supply of a carbon dioxide recovery unit using aMDEA®-solvent within the last 12 months, based on its licence granted by BASF SE.
Caloric’s hydrogen boosts polysilicon production in Taiwan
7 Oct 2011
The hydrogen demand for a new polysilicon facility being built in Taiwan will be covered with Caloric units.
Canada opens first LNG station in plans to create ‘blue corridor’
19 Oct 2011
Earlier this week, luminaries from the Canadian energy sector inaugurated the first commercial liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuelling station in Canada.
Carbon capture storage projects progressing, report finds
7 Oct 2011
The number of carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects in operation or construction is growing and will continue to grow, according to the Global Status of CCS: 2011 report released today.
Carbon dioxide in the medical field
October
This article discusses medical applications for carbon dioxide, which are numerous and ever-growing.
Carbon dioxide in: CTL, GTL and BTL projects
October
This field is ever expanding and gaining efficiencies; and during the process of producing liquid fuels and downstream products, these projects often yield carbon dioxide, primarily CTL and BTL. Sam Rushing explains more.
CCS and industrial gases – A case study
30 Jun 2010
It is recognised that fossil fuels will continue to be used for the foreseeable future and seen as imperative that cost-effective solutions are established for future zero emission technologies. Here, we take a brief look at a case study of...
CGA 2008 safety awards
28 May 2009
The Compressed Gas Association (CGA) has announced the 2009 Safety Award winners.
Chance & Hunt buys GrowHow UK’s carbon dioxide business
30 Jun 2008
Chance & Hunt Limited, part of the Azelis Group based in Runcorn, UK, has announced it has closed a deal to purchase GrowHow UK Limited’s (GHUK) carbon dioxide liquefaction business at Billingham, UK.
Chart Asia announces organisational update
29 Feb 2008
Effective immediately and as part of efforts to improve operations in China, Chart Asia, Inc. has announced that Greg Zaic has accepted the position of Vice President of Manufacturing Operations Development.
Chart Industries begins secondary stock offering
31 May 2007
Shareholders that own nearly half the shares in Chart Industries have begun a secondary offering of 12.6m shares
Chart Industries name new VP of Sales
31 Mar 2005
Bill Kelly is appointed new Vice President of Sales.
Chiyoda to win contract for large-scale plant
30 Jun 2008
The Chiyoda Corporation, Japan’s leading engineering and construction firm, has announced an agreement with Burmeister & Wain Energy A/S to license its flue gas desulfurization process technology for use at Asnaes Power Station.
Chloro chemicals – Tied to China
October
Chloro chemicals are a group of compounds defined by their chlorine content. Jane Dawson explores the market for chloro chemicals in this month's gas report.
Continued Pulp & Paper demand on the Estonian Horizon
27 May 2009
It appears that the Pulp & Paper industry in Eastern Europe is continuing to thrive, maintaining the growth it has shown in recent years as industrial development in the region persists.
Cryogenic tank firm acquired by Punj Lloyd
30 Jun 2008
Punj Lloyd Group, a specialist in engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services, has acquired a strategic 74% stake in Technodyne International Limited, UK for an undisclosed amount.
Cryogenmash supply new cryogenic air separation plant
30 Nov 2007
ZAO “Donetskstal” - Metallurgical Works in Ukraine as set to receive a new air separation plant
Cryo-milestone reached for Dual Fuel shipping
30 Sep 2011
An example of sustainable shipping, Europe’s first inland dual fuel barge the Argonon, reached completion earlier this month with the installation of the final device, a Cryogenic tank.
Cryostar collaborates for White Martins
31 May 2007
Cryogenic equipment manufacturer Cryostar has commissioned its first LCNG refuelling station for public use in Brazil
Cryostar equipment for LNG refuelling station
30 Sep 2008
The Port of Long Beach (POLB) and Port of Los Angeles (POLA) recently adopted ‘Clean Trucks programme’ is to utilise equipment from Cryostar as part of the installation of the largest LNG vehicle refuelling station in the world.
CryoVation announces upgraded SureGas® system
30 Jun 2011
Fort Myers, Florida-based CryoVation is offering an upgraded SureGas System for providing unattended, medium to high-pressure gas flow for end-user applications.
CryoVation Turns 10 and Launches New Website
30 Apr 2010
Yesterday, CryoVation celebrated their 10th anniversary by re-launching their website, www.cryovation.com.
CryoVation welcomes gasworld readers at GAWDA
30 Sep 2010
American custom manufacturer and installer of cryogenic liquid and industrial gas cylinder filling systems, CryoVation, has announced that it plans to appear at this year’s annual GAWDA Convention.
DataOnline – M2M around the world
31 Jul 2009
Headquartered in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey in the US, rapidly growing company DataOnline is establishing a solid global network for its remote monitoring solutions.
Eastern European expansion for Air Liquide
31 Jul 2007
Air Liquide continues to increase its presence in Eastern Europe with the foundation of a Serbian Subsidiary in Belgrade.
Eden Energy acquires Chicago's HyRadix Inc
30 Apr 2007
In a deal worth $576,000 Eden Energy is now the proud owner of Chicago's HyRadix Inc.
Eden expansion deal announced
31 Aug 2007
Australian company Eden Energy Ltd’s US-based subsidiary Eden Cryogenics LLC has announced it will expand its US cryogenics operations, through the acquisition of Cryogenic Technical Services (CTS).
EIGA Winter Symposium 2008
31 Jan 2008
Safety in Distribution: The Route to Success
Emerging applications – Meeting the demand
31 May 2011
The next few years are likely to be exciting times for the industrial gases industry, as emerging applications provide a fillip for industrial gas demand. Tony Wheatley explains.
EPRI collaborates with Air Products
26 May 2009
Air Products and the ElectricPower Research Institute (EPRI) have announced the signing of an agreement which will help advance Air Products’ ongoing ion transport membrane (ITM) project with the US Department of Energy.
Everest Kanto’s Q2 net profit rise
31 Oct 2008
Everest Kanto Cylinder, a developer and producer of industrial and CNG cylinders, has reported a solid rise in standalone net profit for the quarter ended September 2008.
Exceeding expectations: Calvera enters Middle East market with international grade hydrogen systems
27 Oct 2011
gasworld speaks to Calvera Maquinaria SL, a company planning to extend its hydrogen solutions to the Middle East region, whilst maintaing international standards.
Exclusive: A leading perspective on medical gases
October
As part of gasworld’s medical themed October 2011 issue, we take time out for an online exclusive mini interview with Pascal Vinet, Vice-President of Healthcare World Business Line and Operations for Air Liquide.
Explosion leaves asbestos behind
30 Jun 2005
Praxair explosion leaves asbestos littering the ground.
FIBA awarded ISO 9001:2008 certification
30 Jun 2011
Bureau Veritas Certification North America, Inc. (BV) has awarded ISO 9001:2008 certification to FIBA Technologies, Inc. (FIBA).
Filling for chemical gas sterilants – A case study
October
German gas filling solutions company, Filltech, describes the quest for safe filling and blending of chemical gas sterilants in North Africa, in an interview with gasworld magazine.
Foot and Mouth causes CO₂ and LIN demand spike
30 Jun 2010
Following an April outbreak of foot and mouth disease in Japan demand for CO2 and liquid nitrogen has risen considerably.
Foster Wheeler AG brings ‘wealth of experience’ to expansion in Shangai
31 Mar 2011
Foster Wheeler AG, has publicised winning a contract from Huntsman BVBA in which it will undertake the front-end engineering design (FEED) necessary for the expansion of its facility in Shangai.
Free but mandatory - Weldability SIF's new safety guide
31 Dec 2010
Weldability-SIF publishes latest compressed gases safety handbook.
Fuel cell community to converge in Denmark
29 Feb 2008
The latest advances in fuel cell systems and other related topics are to be discussed later this year as engineers, researchers and delegates from the fuel cell community across the globe gather in Denmark, for the Fuel Cells & Technology 2008 conference.
Gas and equipment – Medical gas flow control
October
Sizing and selecting an NFPA 99 medical gas central supply system is key to cost savings and winning business in the US, explains Larry Gallagher.
GasCon receives Southern African welding certification
27 May 2009
South African tank manufacturer GasCon is one of two Western Cape companies to have recently been certified to ISO 3834 by the Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW).
GAWDA – Major gas distributors meeting in New York
10 Oct 2011
Despite doom and gloom in the mainstream press, the 67th annual GAWDA convention kicked off last night in the Big Apple.
GAWDA forms safety pact with CGA
11 Oct 2011
Gas and Welding Distributors Association (GAWDA) president elect, Bryan Keen informed members gathered today at the organisation's 67th annual convention that members would soon benefit from access to safety data information from the Compressed Gas Association (CGA).
Germane gas supply for PV products by Voltaix
30 Jun 2008
Voltaix LLC, a specialty high purity gas supplier, has been selected by XsunX to supply manufacturing quantities of its germane gas, used in the thin-film photovoltaics (PV) company’s tandem solar cells.
Gold mining boom good news for South Africa
26 May 2009
South Africa is reported to be preparing itself for the next wave of commodities boom, with gold mining in particular set to undergo something of a re-birth in the near future.
Green schemes: Hydrogen supply chain scheme launched in UK
12 Oct 2011
With a year of interest and investment in hydrogen, the UK announces its first collaboration towards a sustainable end-to-end hydrogen power supply.
Hale Hamilton appoints Silpac International as distributor in China
7 Oct 2011
Hale Hamilton has announced the appointment of Silpac International Co Ltd as its sole distributor for its range of industrial products & applications within the People's Republic of China (PRC).
Hangyang keeps momentum of investment in the gases industry
27 Oct 2011
Announcements from HangYang recently revealed that the company has approved investments in two new gas projects in Guiyang city of Guizhou province and Fuyang in Hangzhou city, Zhejiang province.
Healthcare at home – Desirable to most
31 May 2011
Healthcare is and always will be a lucrative business opportunity and an exciting arena for scientists as human bodies not only deteriorate with age, but battle to cope with lifestyle changes and wear and tear. In a Focus Feature special, Tony Wheatley explores the homecare market.
Herose showcase valve technology
30 Sep 2008
Herose is busy demonstrating its range of valve technology and services to industry of late, participating at trade events in Europe.
Honeywell updates overfill monitoring gauge
10 Oct 2011
The Fortune 100 Company, Honeywell, has released an updated version of its successful level gauge. The device reduces operation costs by 15%, according to reports.
Hot topic – Heated interest in O2 thanks to new research
October
The Purdue University has published research that might just be the next major contribution to cancer treatment, and as Jane Dawson discovered, oxygen is at its heart.
Hummingbird-PHASEIN partnership flourishes on technology front
30 Jun 2011
Hummingbird Sensing Technology’s partnership with medical device manufacturer PHASEIN continues to flourish, with a new agreement to work together on forthcoming technology projects.
Hydrogen leak detection from Adixen
31 May 2007
Adixen has introduced its new industrial Hydrogen Leak Detection System ILS500.
Hydrogen roadshow reaches Vancouver conclusion next week
27 May 2009
The much publicised Hydrogen Road Tour 2009 reaches its conclusion in Canada next week, having crossed cities, states and borders to promote hydrogen's increasing importance.
Hydrogenics instals largest electrolyser of its kind
19 Oct 2011
Hydrogenics Corporation, a manufacturer of hydrogen generation and fuel cell products has won a contract to deliver and install a 1MW HySTAT® electrolyser in an industrial scale renewable energy storage project.
ICA Fluor, Linde awarded cryogenic plant contract in Mexico
26 May 2009
Linde Process Plants and ICA Fluor Daniel have been handed a contract by PEMEX to build a cryogenic plant in Poza Rica, in the Mexican state of Veracruz.
Increasing need for precision drives new pump technology
31 Mar 2011
The Cornish manufacturer, Grosvenor Pumps is meeting client demands with its latest Varitronic control system - designed specifically for the industrial automation sector.
Industrial gases in CTL/GTL synthesis
October
CTL technology is continually being improved and in this feature, Tony Wheatley explores the application of industrial gases in this sector.
Ingersoll-Rand acquire BOC Edwards low pressure air business
31 Oct 2006
Ingersoll Rand has recently acquired the global low-pressure air business of BOC Edwards.
INOX brings 900 tpd ASU onstream
31 May 2007
INOX Air Products Ltd, has brought a new ASU on-stream to supply gaseous products to Essar Steel
Intestines, appendages and LNG valves in China
October
Brand new! Read the first ever piece from new gasworld columnist, Keith Stewart. Here, Stewart describes his experiences of travelling in China, the changes he's seen take shape there over the last decade, and his expectations of the changing requirements for LNG valves in the country.
Investment in India proposed for Air Liquide
29 Feb 2008
Air Liquide India, a 100% subsidiary of the France-based Air Liquide Group, plans to focus on the steel sector as one of its primary vehicles of growth in the country and plans to invest in large air separation units there in the future.
Italian client relies again on Caloric technology
30 Jun 2011
Eight years after the successful operation a client’s first steam reformer delivered by Caloric, an Italian company specialised in the recycling of used lubricants has opted for its second order from Caloric.
Italian first for L-CNG refuelling
31 Aug 2010
The Italian based company, Vanzetti Engineering, has opened the first liquid to compressed natural gas vehicle station in Italy. This adds to the 10 which currently span Europe.
Japan takes to alternative fuel sources
30 Jun 2008
As world oil prices continue to skyrocket and no end to the global fuel crisis appears to be in sight, thousands of households in energy-poor Japan are taking part in an ambitious experiment to use fuel cells to light and heat their homes.
Joint venture secures Iwatani's third liquid hydrogen plant
5 Oct 2011
With an investment of ¥3bn, Iwatani and Tokuyama have commissioned a new liquid hydrogen plant in Japan, the new unit will offer 3,000kl/h capacity.
Kent Masters in-situ at Foster Wheeler
4 Oct 2011
In accordance with Foster Wheeler’s succession plan, J Kent Masters has assumed the role of CEO for Foster Wheeler AG.
Kruger resignation sees changes to Afrox Board of Directors
30 Jun 2011
African Oxygen (Afrox) has issued a statement announcing the resignation of managing director Tjaart Kruger, effective in the third quarter of year, with an exact date to be confirmed.
Last chance for BOC Trade File access
31 Mar 2011
The British subsidiary of The Linde Group, BOC is encouraging customers and interested industrial gas users to register now for the company’s Trade File.
Latest flame arrestor unveiled by Witt Gas
31 Oct 2007
Witt Gas Techniques, the gas safety, control, mixing and analysis equipment supplier, has launched its new F100-17N-ES flame arrestor for use with hydrogen and other corrosive gases in a variety of applications including flame spraying techniques.
LHC sets new world record as progress continues
30 Nov 2009
CERN’s Large Hadron Collider (LHC) has now become the world’s highest energy particle accelerator, having successfully accelerated its twin beams of protons to an energy of 1.18 TeV in the early hours of Monday morning.
Liberty Tyre builds on nitrogen supply agreement with Linde
31 Aug 2010
Linde Canada, an affiliate of Linde North America has signed a long-term supply contract with a leading producer of crumb rubber in the US and Canada - Liberty Tyre and Rubber.
Libyan refinery nears following Foster Wheeler award
31 Oct 2008
It seems that a new crude oil refinery could be on the way in Libya, after Foster Wheeler revealed that its Milan-based subsidiary has been awarded a contract for a new 200,000 barrels per stream facility at Mellita, near Zwara.
Linde achieves double-digit increases in sales and earnings
31 Oct 2006
Sales up 15.2 per cent to €7.943 billion. 31.2 per cent improvement in operating profit to €778 million.
Linde commits to Philippine operations
31 Mar 2008
The Linde Group has reportedly committed to infuse fresh investments of up to PHP3.5bn in the Philippines over the next five years.
Linde Gas develops unique helium concept
30 Nov 2007
Automatic helium supply reduces costs and increases supply flexibility at cold gas inflator manufacturer
Linde increases its earning power and refines its forecast
31 Oct 2005
Sales at 30 September up 7.8 per cent to 6.833 billion euros. Operating profit up 17.5 per cent to 590 million euros.
Linde North America wins safety award for tenth year
13 Oct 2011
Linde North America has won Norfolk Southern Corporation’s Thoroughbred Chemical Safety Award for the fourth consecutive year and tenth year overall.
Linde opens Hamburg refuelling station
31 May 2007
A hydrogen filling station developed and built by Linde has been officially put into service at Hamburg airport
Linde to supply Italy’s first thin-film solar cell plant
26 May 2009
Linde Gases has today announced that it has been awarded an exclusive contract to supply high purity gases to Italy’s first thin-film solar module manufacturing plant.
Linde to supply specialty gases for ultra pure silicon wafer production at Topsil
27 Oct 2011
Linde Gases has announced a new contract with Topsil, a leading Danish provider of silicon wafers for semiconductors. Linde will supply high purity specialty gases critical to the manufacture of Topsil’s ultra-pure silicon wafers.
Major investment in Latin America, as gasworld conference looms
31 May 2011
The Chilean economy is one of the most dynamic in Latin America. The country has enjoyed steady growth over the last 10 years and in January 2009 played host to the inaugural gasworld Latin American conference.
MATHESON answers 'unfilled need' with online sales
31 Dec 2010
The New Jersey firm is answering an 'unfilled need' in the industry by opening online sales to all customers.
Matheson Tri-Gas' project ahead of schedule
30 Nov 2006
Matheson Tri-Gas anticipates completing its new air separation unit in California ahead of the originally announced schedule of the first quarter of 2007.
Matheson Tri-Gas wins award
30 Nov 2006
Matheson Tri-Gas has been honored as the Large Company of the Year at the 10th Anniversary New Jersey Technology Council (NJTC) Awards Gala.
Matrox Graphics' app aid to remote management
13 Oct 2011
Matrox Graphics has joined Parker Filtration and Responsive Respiratory with the latest mobile application release aimed at the industrial gases sector.
McCausland offers Airgas insight
11 Oct 2011
President, CEO and Chairman of Airgas' board of directors, Peter McCausland was a guest speaker at today's opening session of the 67th Gas and Welding Distributors Association annual convention, in New York, NY, US.
Medical applications – A growing market segment for gases
October
The medical gases and related business has expanded way beyond the historical supply of oxygen and anaesthesia gases, explains Tony Wheatley.
Medical gases – The 'Cinderella' gases
October
Steve Harrison, The Linde Group’s Head of Specialty Gases and Specialty Equipment, puts the spotlight on the Cinderella gases that so often go unnoticed.
Medical oxygen – A major evolution in the market
October
Oxygen concentrators can now be installed in European hospitals, a development that Laurent Zenou explains here.
Medical solutions displayed at air show event
31 Oct 2007
The UK’s Flintshire-based Medical Gas Solutions has been demonstrating the merits of its latest revolutionary medical gas equipment, at the world-famous Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) event which attracted over 160,000 visitors.
Mercedes-Benz selects Linde for hydrogen world tour
31 Jan 2011
The Linde Group has been chosen to partner Mercedes-Benz in a global hydrogen challenge.
Messer Group receives 22 awards for safety
30 Jun 2005
The Messer Group is the best performing in the industrial gas business.
Messer presents powder technology at Powtech event
30 Sep 2008
The Messer Group is currently presenting itself as an international supplier of cryogenic gas applications for the manufacture of powders, as it exhibits at Powtech 2008 in Germany.
Messer Schweiz AG celebrates 100 years of oxygen production
7 Oct 2011
To celebrate its 100th anniversary of oxygen production this year, Messer Schweiz AG held an open day in May for the first time in its long history, giving the public the opportunity to see what Messer is all about.
Messer supplies nitrogen unit for reactor cooling at Lanxess
27 Oct 2011
Messer, the largest privately run industrial gases specialist, is installing a reactor cooling unit at LANXESS Deutschland AG.
Messer’s ‘new reference’ in reactor cooling
12 Oct 2011
Yesterday, the largest privately run industrial gas company, Messer announced plans to install a reactor cooling unit at LANXESS Deutschland AG.
MOX-Linde opens €47m ASU in Malaysia
31 Mar 2011
Representing The Linde Group’s single largest investment in Malaysia, MOX- Linde has opened its €47m air separation unit in Pasir Gudang. The move reflects the firm's growing interest in the region.
NASA and UK Science Council join forces to combat hydrogen storage with latest investment
3 Oct 2011
September has seen a furore of activity and innovation on the hydrogen front. With the latest news from Cella Energy Limited, October looks set to continue the trend.
Net income booms for Chart Industries
29 Feb 2008
Chart Industries Inc, a leading independent global manufacturer of highly engineered equipment used in the production, storage and end-use of hydrocarbon and industrial gases, has reported results for the fourth quarter and year ended 31st December 2007 and revealed a net income increase of 91%.
New Acquisition: Praxair takes American Gas Group
23 Jan 2012
Praxair Distribution Inc., a subsidiary of Praxair, Inc. has acquired American Gas Group, a leading supplier of specialty gases worldwide.
New CO2 warning device introduced from Witt
30 Nov 2009
Witt has launched its ‘RLA 100’ warning device, a new and low-cost alarm device to measure concentrations of carbon dioxide (CO2) in ambient air from 0-50,000 ppm (5%) (Volume).
New compact analysers for food packaging
30 Sep 2005
UK based gas safety, control, mixing and analysis equipment supplier, Witt Gas Techniques Ltd, has launched two new compact gas analysers.
New cryogenic freezing equipment now available in South Africa
30 Jun 2011
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.
New glass processing factory opens in Libya
27 May 2009
News of a potentially interesting development in North Africa has emerged, where the Azizia Glass Manufacturing Company (AGMC) has opened its new glass processing factory in Libya.
New moisture measurement services for BOC helium plant
30 Apr 2007
Facilities installed at a BOC Gases plant in the UK offer higher quality control and more precise data
New plant in China taps into new market opportunity
31 Aug 2011
Air Liquide is pleased to announce that its Engineering & Construction division has signed a contract with the Shenhua Ningxia Coal Industry Group (SNCG) in China to build a 500,000 tpa Methanol-to-Propylene (MTP) plant.
New President for EIGA
30 Nov 2007
The Owner and CEO of the Messer Group, Stefan Messer, has become the new EIGA president
New release: Photoacoustic infrared gas monitor
12 Oct 2011
General Monitors, a global specialist in gas monitoring and flame detection instrumentation has released a new infrared analyser with cross-sensitivity to water vapour.
News from Cryo Corner, with Laurie Huget
October
Brand new! Read the latest updates from gasworld's new bi-monthly Cryo Corner column courtesy of the Cryogenic Society of America (CSA). Here, Laurie Huget provides the latest updates from the world of cryogenics and some key summer meetings in the US.
Oman LNG output to stay solid in 2009
27 May 2009
Oman's output of liquefied natural gas (LNG) will be steady at around 80% of total capacity in 2009 for the second year running, a senior official said recently.
Overhaul for Association of Welding and Distribution
30 Jun 2010
During this year’s annual general meeting of the AWD, the group voted to put in place several key changes.
Oxygen safety in the supply chain in focus at the EIGA Workshop 2012
27 Oct 2011
The EIGA Workshop 2012, part of the EIGA Winter Session 2012, returns to the critical issue of the safe production, distribution, handling and use of one of the industry’s oldest yet still fastest growing products - oxygen.
Oxymat A/S – Independent sources of oxygen and nitrogen
October
Danish-based Oxymat A/S specialises in designing and manufacturing on-site nitrogen (N2) and oxygen (O2) generators and does so with a very clear environmental vision. Find out more in our October 2011 company profile...
Oxymat gets Slovakian expansion plans underway
27 May 2009
Oxymat, a Danish company involved in the design and manufacture of on-site nitrogen and oxygen generators, is ploughing ahead with its expansion plans in Slovakia.
Pacific asset swaps agreed by European Union
30 Apr 2007
The Linde Group and Air Liquide have completed realignments of their Pacific rim interests
Permission to re-export LNG sought by Sabine Pass
31 Oct 2008
Sabine Pass LNG LP has applied with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to re-export foreign LNG imported to the Sabine Pass terminal in Cameron Parish, La.
Petronet LNG achieves 98.5% increase in net profit, according to fiscal reports
19 Oct 2011
Petronet LNG has achieved it highest quarterly profit according to the firm’s latest fiscal report. The firm has attributed an increase in volumes, better margins and higher operational efficiency as reasons for the hike.
Pfeiffer Vacuum introduces a new app for the vacuum industry
27 Oct 2011
Pfeiffer Vacuum has introduced a new app for mobile users in the industry, with the ‘eVacuum’ representing the company’s first foray into the world of apps.
Pfeiffer Vacuum website implements product selector
30 Jun 2011
Pfeiffer Vacuum is now offering a product selector on its website which enables its product portfolio to be searched quickly and accurately via the filter functions.
Phosphine – The gas with a toxic edge
31 Jul 2009
Phosphine is a colourless, flammable, and toxic gas with an odour of garlic or decaying fish. Phosphine is pyrophoric in high concentrations and may form explosive mixtures with air – it ignites spontaneously on contact with air.
Picarro pushes for Latin America market
30 Jun 2008
Aiming to further develop its business in North Asia and Latin America, gas analysis equipment manufacturer Picarro has added two senior executive level leaders to its ranks.
Poolside, promising and typically African: 'Realising the Growth Opportunity' kicks-off
30 Nov 2010
A buoyant and promising pre-registration cocktail evening marks the beginning of ‘Realising the Growth Opportunity’ – the African Gases Conference of 2010.
Praxair acquires Houston gas distributor
7 Oct 2011
Praxair Distribution, Inc., a subsidiary of Praxair, Inc., has acquired a Houston based gas distributor – National Alloy and Equipment, Inc.
Praxair announces plans for St. Louis facility
30 Sep 2005
Praxair is ready to begin repairing the Chouteau facility, which has not been operating since the fire last June.
Praxair buys majority stake in Yara Praxair joint venture
6 Oct 2011
Praxair, Inc. has signed an agreement with Yara International ASA to increase its 50% stake to 65% in the joint venture firm, Yara Praxair AS.
Praxair China begins gas supply to Hua Li Microelectronics
30 Jun 2011
Praxair China has begun supplying a range of gases to Shanghai Hua Li Microelectronics Corporation’s 12-inch integrated-circuit chips production line.
Praxair China to supply oxygen & nitrogen to China Aviation Special Glass
30 Nov 2009
Praxair China has signed a contract with Hainan China Aviation Special Glass Materials Co. Ltd, to supply oxygen and high purity nitrogen for the first 100% oxy-fuel float glass furnace in China.
Praxair CoJet system licensed to Chinese steel producer
30 Apr 2007
Nanjing Iron & Steel United Co., Ltd. has agreed a deal to use an energy reducing Praxair solution
Praxair declares 50 cents per share quarterly dividend
28 Oct 2011
After announcing encouraging third quarter fiscal results, the American industrial gas specialist, Praxair, Inc. has announced a 50 cents per share quarterly dividend.
Praxair increases dividend in first quarter of 2011
31 Jan 2011
Following increased fourth quarter and full-year 2010 fiscal results; Praxair has announced an increased dividend during the first quarter of 2011.
Praxair sees 'solid growth in all geographies' except Europe
26 Oct 2011
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.
Praxair signs fifth CoJet technology licensing agreement
31 Aug 2005
The agreement with WCI Steel allows the company to use Praxair's CoJet gas injection system in their basic oxygen furnace.
Presentation and proposed plans announced by Technex
31 Oct 2007
Technex Limited, jointly founded by Igor Voronin in 2005, has announced plans to assemble its first Ukrainian cryogenic semi-trailer for liquid oxygen by the end of 2007 and confirmed it has already received orders from national industrial gas companies for the assembly of 7 new cryogenic semi-trailers in 2008.
Price increase for Airgas customers
30 Apr 2010
Airgas, Inc announced that prices on bulk and packaged gases among other products and services will experience overall increases.
Quarterly report from Spiritus Consulting
30 Apr 2008
Spiritus Consulting has recently completed its quarterly report for Q4 2007, providing the latest insights and figures for the industrial gases business.
Ratermann becomes latest Sherwood Valve distributor
10 Oct 2011
The Californian stockists of cryogenic and compressed gas equipment has become the latest 'Master Distributor' of Sherwood Valve.
Recycling – Optimising upstream & downstream trends in the paper industry
31 Jul 2009
Why recycle and what are the benefits? Most paper products can be recycled up to five times – perhaps that’s why the Pulp and Paper industry is so committed to such programmes.
Regional Markets: Focus on Japan
October
The Gas Review's Izumi Ohe describes the position that the Japanese gases business currently finds itself in, as well as explaining the recovery effort underway in the country's northeast following the earthquake and tsunami of six months ago.
Regional Markets: Focus on South Pacific Rim
October
The South Pacific Rim market is in the spotlight once again this month, dominated by the gas markets of Australia and New Zealand. But what developments have we seen in the past year? What’s going on in the world of gases in the South Pacific?
REGO invests in Integrated Gas Technologies (IGT) of Denmark
27 Oct 2011
RegO Products has made a significant investment in Integrated Gas Technologies (IGT) of Denmark, allowing the company to grow it’s reach and market share in this market.
Ritchie plant and vision unveiled
29 Feb 2008
Agricultural, industrial gas and offshore handling expert Ritchie officially opened its new plant extension in Suttieside in mid February, providing greater manufacturing capacity, reduced operating costs and five new jobs for the company, which has been trading in Forfar for over 130 years.
Servomex Americas announces US launch of laser gas range
30 Jun 2011
Servomex has announced the US launch of the SERVOTOUGH Laser series, a range of high performance process gas analysers designed for the in-situ measurement of a wide range of gases present in extreme or harsh process conditions.
Servomex announces key appointments in Americas
26 May 2009
Servomex has strengthened its operations in the Americas with two key appointments, in both Canada and South America.
Servomex makes presence permanent in Brazil, São Paulo centre opens
27 Oct 2011
Servomex has established a permanent presence in Latin America with opening of a new business centre in São Paulo, Brazil.
Servomex offers exclusive trade-up deal for obsolete Delta F gas analysers
7 Oct 2011
Servomex is offering owners of obsolete Delta F analysers an exclusive discount on a new analyser, as technology continues to advance and the necessary support and components are gradually unavailable.
SGD Inc. pledges to look at other ‘possibilities’ after acquisition
17 Oct 2011
President of SGD Inc., Frank Scornavacca has announced the acquisition of Special Gas Supplies LLC. He has also intimated that further acquisitions are being considered.
SIAD Healthcare signs distribution agreement
30 Sep 2008
SIAD Healthcare has recently revealed the signing of a distribution agreement with French company EndoControl, strengthening its presence in the minimally-invasive surgery market arena.
Sierra expands liquid flow solutions with new ultrasonic flow meter models
27 Oct 2011
Sierra Instruments has announced the introduction of a brand new line-up of its popular transit-time ultrasonic flow meters. The line-up now includes improved next generation Innova-Sonic® 205i and portable 210i models.
Sierra launches new cryo flow metre
30 Sep 2010
The Californian based, Sierra Instruments, has launched a new cryogenic version of its Innova-Mass® multivariable mass vortex flow metre.
Singapore national lab invests in Tiger Optics technology
30 Apr 2010
Tiger Optics LLC, a leading manufacturer of laser-based trace gas analysers renowned for clean technology, has recently been chosen as technology supplier to Singapore’s National Metrology Centre (NMC).
Smart-Hose addresses premature hose failure with adaptations
13 Oct 2011
The Philadelphia firm, Smart-Hose Technologies, has made two enhancements to its high pressure smart-hose safety system that will help extend the functional life of its high pressure cylinder filling hoses.
SpectraSensors secures $6m in new funding
27 May 2009
SpectraSensors, Inc., a leading supplier of optical sensors for industrial and environmental gas sensing applications, has raised in excess of $6m in new financing from both current and new investors.
Stefan Messer: A winning entrepreneur
30 Sep 2010
Messer’s CEO and Owner, Stefan Messer, is soon to be rewarded for his entrepreneurial achievements when he wins the entrepreneurs’ award, “Focus for Excellence 2010”.
Stephen Jones tasked with future of Air Products in China
31 Aug 2011
Stephen Jones, current Senior VP and General Manager of Global Tonnage Gases, Equipment and Energy, has been appointed President of the firm's operations in China.
Study is to explore the development of gases industry
31 Aug 2007
The Linde Group has announced it is to enter a joint research project with the University of Glasgow and the Gesellschaft fur Unternehmensgeschichte (GUG, Society for Business History) of Frankfurt, to examine the economic and technological importance of the international industrial gases industry.
Sturdy fiscal quarter and Linde confirms upward outlook
28 Oct 2011
Continuing this week’s fiscal announcements, the global industrial gas firm, The Linde Group has publicised positive fiscal results and reiterated the strength of the industrial gas sector.
Tiger Optics expands application of its CW-CRDS technology
30 Jun 2011
Tiger Optics LLC claims its devices are increasingly sought to monitor gas mixtures and as a result the company is deploying more gas analysers from its HALO product line.
Tiger Optics Instruments complete breakthrough study
27 Oct 2011
When four of the world’s leading national metrology labs took the bold step of comparing their primary moisture standards, the tool of choice, a Tiger Optics LaserTrace, performed ‘admirably’.
Tyczka Energie joint venture to build CO2 liquefaction plant
27 May 2009
CropEnergies AG and Tyczka Energie GmbH have revealed plans to build a plant for the liquefaction of food quality CO2 in Zeitz, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany.
Up-graded mixer alarm from Witt Gas
30 Apr 2008
Witt Gas Techniques Ltd has announced that its alarm module used to monitor the inlet pressures of the gas supply to gas mixers has been upgraded.
VRV supplying optimised trailers from new Indian facility
7 Oct 2011
VRV Asia has supplied a large series of specially designed, multi-layer super -insulated trailers from its Indian facility in Chennai.
WITT advises testing of medical gases
30 Apr 2010
Yesterday WITT highlighted concerns about the testing of medical gases prior to use and launched new equipment to aid.
WITT launches digital control Gas analysis module
30 Apr 2010
This week saw WITT introduce the “Gas Control 50”.
Witt to market new gas filters
30 Nov 2006
Witt Gas Techniques has started to market a range of gas filters to provide protection against flammable and non-flammable gas contamination and condensation.
Women's gas and welding initiative launched
13 Oct 2011
Women in Gas and Welding (WIGA) was launched in New York at the recent Gas and Welding Distributors Association Annual (GAWDA) convention.
World’s first fuel cell triple hybrid bus previewed
26 May 2009
Proton Motor Fuel Cell and Skoda Electric have presented a preview of the world’s first fuel cell triple hybrid linen bus, which will go into operation this summer in Prague.
XTL development and opportunities
October
Various types of carbonaceous materials are converted into liquid hydrocarbon fuels, a sector widely known as XTL. In this article, Foster Wheeler’s Chris Sharratt and Jaco Schieke review some of the challenges faced in developing XTL projects, and the opportunities ahead for future XTL deployment.
Yara International ASA continues to show strong performance in more turbulent markets.
30 Nov 2005
Yara CEO Thorleif Enger presents an optimistic view and an ambitious growth agenda for the company.
Yara reports strong results and volume growth
29 Feb 2008
Yara International ASA recently reported strong financial results for fourth quarter 2007 due to improved fertilizer prices, strong volume growth for both fertilizer and industrial products, and a gain on the establishment of the Yara Praxair joint venture.
Yara strengthens its position ‘down-under’ in Asia
31 Mar 2005
Yara have signed an agreement with ammonia plant company Burrup Holdings Pty. in Australia.
Капиталовложения Air Liquide в $200m начинают приносить доход
31 Jul 2008
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