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AIR PRODUCTS STRENGTHENS CRYOGENIC TECHNOLOGY
POSITION BY LAUNCHING NEW REFERENCE WEBSITE AT
www.airproducts.com/cryogenics
26th February 2001 — What is believed to be
the world's most comprehensive website explaining cryogenic
technology and the range of processes to which it can be
applied has been launched by Air Products and Chemicals,
Inc. (NYSE:APD).
Located at www.airproducts.com/cryogenics,
the site has been constructed as a single source of i nformation
for individuals and companies operating in a range of industries,
including chemicals, rubber and plastics, electronics, engineering,
manufacturing and leisure.
"Organizations are facing pressure from increasing
government regulations and other factors, and we often find
that they may not have explored or be aware of the full
range of possibilities that cryogenic technology offers,"
explains Diana McCormick, European Cryo Marketing Manager
for Air Products.
"While there are other websites, typically, they are
not commercially-driven or are focussed only on a single
application. By hosting for the first time, the full range
of cryogenic applications on one site, including case studies,
we hope to provide a valuable resource that will help to
improve understanding across all industries we service."
Cryogenics is the branch of science that harnesses 'cold'
in a variety of technologies to achieve process changes
that would not otherwise be possible.
Air Products is a world leader in cryogenic solvent recovery,
cryogenic grinding and chemical reaction cooling while it
has also pioneered the use of liquid nitrogen for commercial
grinding of tough materials. The Cryo-Grind™ system,
as it is known, employs a cryogenic process to embrittle
and grind a wide variety of materials.
The site includes various technical papers and case studies,
with more being added over time. This includes the company's
work with European Vinyls Corporation (EVC), a world leader
in the manufacture of polyvinyl chloride. The case study
explains how the Air Products Cryo-Condap™ system is
helping EVC to meet environmental regulations through the
recovery of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)/solvent emissions.
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (www.airproducts.com)
is the world's only combined gases and chemicals company.
Founded more than 60 years ago and headquartered in eastern
Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley, the company has annual revenues
of $5.5 billion and operations in 30 countries. Air Products
is a market leader in the global electronics and chemical
processing industries, and a longstanding innovator in basic
manufacturing sectors, including steel, metal, glass and
food processing. The company distinguishes itself through
its 17,500 employees around the world, who build lasting
relationships with their customers and communities based
on understanding, integrity and passion.
Questions or comments about this news release may be directed
to George
Noon.
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