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Ian Williamson appointed to the Advisory Council
of the European Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Platform
26rd March 2007 – The Advisory Council of the European Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Technology Platform (HFP) has appointed Ian Williamson as member.
Based in Brussels, the HFP is a partnership of over 300 stakeholders working together to fulfil the European energy policy’s objectives of reduced emissions and improved security of supply, by elaborating and implementing an effective strategy to make fuel cells and hydrogen a market reality. The HFP’s mission is to support the development of an integrated EU strategy for fuel cell and hydrogen technologies and to stimulate the mobilisation of all major stakeholders.
Ian Williamson said: ‘The hydrogen economy is one of the key components to a sustainable future and I am proud to be part of an organisation which will support its development. I am looking forward to supporting the HFP’s aim to facilitate and accelerate the development and deployment of world-class European hydrogen and fuel cell-based energy systems for a wide range of applications, such as transport, stationary and portable power.’
Ian Williamson is currently Hydrogen Systems Director, Air Products, Europe, Middle East and Africa. Ian has 20 years experience with Air Products, within the industrial gas sector, covering specialty gases, bulk gases and tonnage plants.
Notes to Editors
About the European Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology Platform
For more information on the HFP,
please go to: https://www.hfpeurope.org
About Air Products
Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in industrial, energy, technology and healthcare markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials, and equipment and services. Founded in 1940, Air Products has built leading positions in key growth markets such as semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, home healthcare services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced coatings and adhesives. The company is recognized for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment and is listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability and FTSE4Good Indices. The company has annual revenues of $9 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and over 20,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.
Press contacts:
Air Products:
Guenaelle Holloway, corporate communications,
tel: +44 1932 249 245
European Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology Platform:
Mr Michel Baumgartner, communications manager, Kellen Europe,
tel: +32 27 749652 |
