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Senior Management Changes, Corporate Re-organizations, Pricing of Senior Notes, and New Appointments - Analyst Notes on Valero, Hess, Tesoro, Airgas, and Celanese
PR Newswire - Fri Mar 14, 7:00AM CDT
Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE: VLO), Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES), Tesoro Corporation (NYSE:TSO), Airgas Inc. (NYSE: ARG), and Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.AnalystsReview.com/register
Downgrade Alert for Airgas (ARG)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Mar 13, 7:01AM CDT
Airgas (NYSE:ARG) was downgraded from Buy to Hold at BGC Financial today. The stock closed yesterday at $107.15 on volume of 629,000 shares, above average daily volume of 519,000. Over the past year, Airgas has traded in a range of $92.86 to $113.16 and closed yesterday at $107.14, 15% above that low. Over the past week, the 200-day moving average (MA) has remained constant while the 50-day MA has declined 0.2%.
Airgas Announces Reorganization of its North Central Distribution Region
Business Wire - Thu Mar 06, 8:00AM CST
Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG), one of the nation's leading suppliers of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, and related products, today announced the reorganization of its North Central distribution region, effective immediately, into two separate regions within the Company's North Division - a redefined North Central region, headquartered in Appleton, WI, and a new Midwest region, headquartered in the Chicagoland area.
Airgas Buys Welding & Therapy Service - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Mar 05, 5:50PM CST
In order to enhance its product and service offering, Airgas, Inc. (ARG), the supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases as well as hardgoods, has acquired Welding & Therapy Service, Inc. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Airgas Acquires Welding & Therapy Service, Inc. with Five Locations in Indiana and Kentucky
Business Wire - Tue Mar 04, 8:03AM CST
Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG), one of the nation's leading suppliers of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, and related products, today announced that it has acquired Welding & Therapy Service, Inc., an industrial and medical gas and welding supply distributor with five locations in Indiana and Kentucky and annualized revenues of more than $10 million. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Medical Gases and Equipment Market Report by Gases & Equipment - Forecasts to 2018
M2 - Wed Feb 26, 9:09AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/hx5vzm/medical_gases_and) has announced the addition of the "Medical Gases and Equipment Market by Gases & Equipment - Global Forecast to 2018" report to their offering. The global market is estimated to be worth $10,416 million in 2013. The global medical gases and equipment market is segmented by product, end user, and geography. The medical gases and equipment market is mainly classified, by product into medical gases and equipment. It is further categorized by pure gases and by gas mixtures. The equipment market covers cylinders, vacuum systems, manifolds, regulators, suction regulators, flow meters, hoses, outlets, and monitoring systems. The report also discusses the key market drivers, restraints, and opportunities of the global medical gases and equipment market and its sub-markets. By 2018, oxygen will continue to drive and dominate the medical gases market. A major share of this growth can be attributed to the presence of a large patient base suffering from respiratory diseases such as COPD and sleep apnea syndrome and the increasing number of patients undergoing emergency medical care. Furthermore, cylinders are also expected to drive the growth of the medical gas equipment market. Driven by the growing home healthcare market, a majority of the players have begun manufacturing lightweight and portable cylinders with various visible and audible alert mechanisms. This will enhance patient safety in mobile oxygen therapy and address changing lifestyles. New, integrated cylinders are fast replacing the larger units due to their convenience of mobility and multi-functionality. The major players in the medical gases and equipment market include Air Products and Chemicals Inc (U.S.), Praxair Inc. (U.S.), Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corp. (Japan), SOL SpA (Italy), Airgas Inc (U.S.), Atlas Copco (Sweden), and Messer Group (Germany). Collectively, the top 10 players accounted for approximately 70% to 75% of the global medical gases and equipment market in 2012. Linde Group (Germany) and Air Liquide (France) were the leading players, together accounting for around 50% to 55% of the market share in 2012. Linde Group has a diversified product portfolio, which includes a wide range of medical gases and equipment such as medical oxygen, nitrous oxide, medical nitrous oxide/oxygen mixtures, hospital equipment for hospitals, and home care and emergency care services. The company has a strong presence in more than 100 countries through its strong manufacturing and distribution facilities, which enables it to cater to a large customer base across the globe. The company focuses on strengthening and streamlining its product portfolio for the healthcare industry. Scope of the Report - Market Penetration: Comprehensive information on product portfolios offered by top players in the medical gases and equipment market. The report analyzes the medical gases and equipment market by products, end-users, and geography. - Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming trends, research and development activities, and new product launches in the medical gases and equipment market. - Market Development: Comprehensive information about the lucrative emerging markets by product, end-user, and geography. - Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products, growing regions, recent developments, and investments in the medical gases and equipment market. - Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, products, distribution networks, manufacturing capabilities, and SWOT analyses of the leading players in the medical gases and equipment market. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Executive Summary 3 Premium Insight 4 Market Overview 5 Global Medical Gases & Equipment Market, By Product 6 Medical Gases & Equipment Market, By End Users 7 Geographic Analysis 8 Competitive Landscape 9 Company Profiles - Air Liquide - Air Products And Chemicals Inc. - Airgas, Inc. - Atlas Copco Ab - Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc. - Messer Group Gmbh - Praxair, Inc. - Sol-Spa - Taiyo Nippon Sanso - The Linde Group For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/hx..._gases_and
Airgas to Host Information Sessions and Introduce New Gas Chromatography Guide at PITTCON 2014
Business Wire - Wed Feb 26, 9:00AM CST
Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG), one of the largest U.S. suppliers of specialty gases and equipment, today announced that it will present two information sessions and offer a sneak peek into a new resource manual intended for users of gas chromatographs, The Chromatographer's Guide to Gas and Gas Delivery Systems, at the Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy (PITTCON) at McCormick Place in Chicago, March 3 - 6, 2014.
Airgas Recognized as John Deere "Partner-level" Supplier for 2013, Deere & Company's Highest Supplier Rating
Business Wire - Tue Feb 25, 11:30AM CST
Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG) today announced that it has earned recognition as a Partner-level supplier for 2013 in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program. The Partner-level status is Deere & Company's highest supplier rating.
First Solar Recognizes Top Suppliers with 2013 Achievement Awards
Business Wire - Mon Feb 17, 5:22PM CST
--OMCO Solar
Ecobank, Heritage to Bankroll Int'l Wheelchair Tourney
All Africa Global Media - Fri Feb 14, 3:35AM CST
The Nigeria Wheelchair Basketball Federation (NWBF) on Thursday said two Nigerian frontline commercial banks have signified their interest to jointly sponsor the 3rd Victor Ochei International Wheelchair Basketball Championship.
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Law Office of Brodsky & Smith, LLC Announces Investigation of ATMI, Inc. Board of Directors
Business Wire - Thu Feb 13, 6:15AM CST
Law office of Brodsky & Smith, LLC announces that it is investigating potential claims against the Board of Directors of ATMI, Inc. ("ATMI" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: ATMI) relating to the acquisition by Entegris, Inc. ("Entegris").
Airgas Region President Pamela Swanson Recognized by The Manufacturing Institute for Excellence and Leadership in the Manufacturing Industry
Business Wire - Wed Feb 12, 2:35PM CST
Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG) today announced that Pamela Swanson, President - North Central Region, has been recognized for her excellence in the manufacturing industry with the Women in Manufacturing STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Production) Award, presented by The Manufacturing Institute. Swanson was one of 160 female industry recipients honored during an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. on February 6.
Zacks Rank #5 Additions for Wednesday - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Feb 12, 8:30AM CST
Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (strong sell) List for Wednesday
Airgas Down to Underperform - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Feb 11, 4:50PM CST
On Feb 7, we downgraded our recommendation from Neutral to Underperform on Airgas.
Charter Nominates Full Slate to TWC Board
at The Street - Tue Feb 11, 4:47PM CST
Move in concert with Liberty Media is attempt to improve chances of hostile bid, which target has rejected.
Zacks Rank #5 Additions for Tuesday - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Feb 04, 8:30AM CST
Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (strong sell) List for Tuesday
Airgas Enters Oversold Territory
DividendChannel.com - Mon Feb 03, 11:38AM CST
The DividendRank formula at Dividend Channel ranks a coverage universe of thousands of dividend stocks, according to a proprietary formula designed to identify those stocks that combine two important characteristics — strong fundamentals and a...
Upgrade Alert for Airgas (ARG)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Feb 03, 7:08AM CST
Airgas (NYSE:ARG) was upgraded from Equal Weight to Overweight at First Analysis today. The stock closed yesterday at $103.24 on volume of 1.2 million shares, above average daily volume of 453,000. In the past 52 weeks, Airgas share prices have been bracketed by a low of $92.86 and a high of $113.16 and closed yesterday at $103.24, 11% above that low price. The 200-day and 50-day moving averages have moved 0.23% higher and 0.29% lower over the past week, respectively.
Airgas Inc's board to pay USD0.48 per share dividend
M2 - Fri Jan 31, 9:28AM CST
The board of directors of Airgas Inc (NYSE:ARG), a supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, declared on Thursday its dividend of USD0.48 per share of its stock for Q4 FY2014.
Airgas (ARG) Spotted As Roof Leaker Today
at The Street - Fri Jan 31, 8:47AM CST
Trade-Ideas LLC identified Airgas (ARG) as a "roof leaker" (crossing below the 200-day simple moving average on higher than normal relative volume) candidate
Senior Management Changes, Corporate Re-organizations, Pricing of Senior Notes, and New Appointments - Analyst Notes on Valero, Hess, Tesoro, Airgas, and Celanese
PR Newswire - Fri Mar 14, 7:00AM CDT
Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE: VLO), Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES), Tesoro Corporation (NYSE:TSO), Airgas Inc. (NYSE: ARG), and Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.AnalystsReview.com/register
Downgrade Alert for Airgas (ARG)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Mar 13, 7:01AM CDT
Airgas (NYSE:ARG) was downgraded from Buy to Hold at BGC Financial today. The stock closed yesterday at $107.15 on volume of 629,000 shares, above average daily volume of 519,000. Over the past year, Airgas has traded in a range of $92.86 to $113.16 and closed yesterday at $107.14, 15% above that low. Over the past week, the 200-day moving average (MA) has remained constant while the 50-day MA has declined 0.2%.
Airgas Announces Reorganization of its North Central Distribution Region
Business Wire - Thu Mar 06, 8:00AM CST
Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG), one of the nation's leading suppliers of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, and related products, today announced the reorganization of its North Central distribution region, effective immediately, into two separate regions within the Company's North Division - a redefined North Central region, headquartered in Appleton, WI, and a new Midwest region, headquartered in the Chicagoland area.
Airgas Buys Welding & Therapy Service - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Mar 05, 5:50PM CST
In order to enhance its product and service offering, Airgas, Inc. (ARG), the supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases as well as hardgoods, has acquired Welding & Therapy Service, Inc. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Airgas Acquires Welding & Therapy Service, Inc. with Five Locations in Indiana and Kentucky
Business Wire - Tue Mar 04, 8:03AM CST
Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG), one of the nation's leading suppliers of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, and related products, today announced that it has acquired Welding & Therapy Service, Inc., an industrial and medical gas and welding supply distributor with five locations in Indiana and Kentucky and annualized revenues of more than $10 million. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Medical Gases and Equipment Market Report by Gases & Equipment - Forecasts to 2018
M2 - Wed Feb 26, 9:09AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/hx5vzm/medical_gases_and) has announced the addition of the "Medical Gases and Equipment Market by Gases & Equipment - Global Forecast to 2018" report to their offering. The global market is estimated to be worth $10,416 million in 2013. The global medical gases and equipment market is segmented by product, end user, and geography. The medical gases and equipment market is mainly classified, by product into medical gases and equipment. It is further categorized by pure gases and by gas mixtures. The equipment market covers cylinders, vacuum systems, manifolds, regulators, suction regulators, flow meters, hoses, outlets, and monitoring systems. The report also discusses the key market drivers, restraints, and opportunities of the global medical gases and equipment market and its sub-markets. By 2018, oxygen will continue to drive and dominate the medical gases market. A major share of this growth can be attributed to the presence of a large patient base suffering from respiratory diseases such as COPD and sleep apnea syndrome and the increasing number of patients undergoing emergency medical care. Furthermore, cylinders are also expected to drive the growth of the medical gas equipment market. Driven by the growing home healthcare market, a majority of the players have begun manufacturing lightweight and portable cylinders with various visible and audible alert mechanisms. This will enhance patient safety in mobile oxygen therapy and address changing lifestyles. New, integrated cylinders are fast replacing the larger units due to their convenience of mobility and multi-functionality. The major players in the medical gases and equipment market include Air Products and Chemicals Inc (U.S.), Praxair Inc. (U.S.), Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corp. (Japan), SOL SpA (Italy), Airgas Inc (U.S.), Atlas Copco (Sweden), and Messer Group (Germany). Collectively, the top 10 players accounted for approximately 70% to 75% of the global medical gases and equipment market in 2012. Linde Group (Germany) and Air Liquide (France) were the leading players, together accounting for around 50% to 55% of the market share in 2012. Linde Group has a diversified product portfolio, which includes a wide range of medical gases and equipment such as medical oxygen, nitrous oxide, medical nitrous oxide/oxygen mixtures, hospital equipment for hospitals, and home care and emergency care services. The company has a strong presence in more than 100 countries through its strong manufacturing and distribution facilities, which enables it to cater to a large customer base across the globe. The company focuses on strengthening and streamlining its product portfolio for the healthcare industry. Scope of the Report - Market Penetration: Comprehensive information on product portfolios offered by top players in the medical gases and equipment market. The report analyzes the medical gases and equipment market by products, end-users, and geography. - Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming trends, research and development activities, and new product launches in the medical gases and equipment market. - Market Development: Comprehensive information about the lucrative emerging markets by product, end-user, and geography. - Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products, growing regions, recent developments, and investments in the medical gases and equipment market. - Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, products, distribution networks, manufacturing capabilities, and SWOT analyses of the leading players in the medical gases and equipment market. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Executive Summary 3 Premium Insight 4 Market Overview 5 Global Medical Gases & Equipment Market, By Product 6 Medical Gases & Equipment Market, By End Users 7 Geographic Analysis 8 Competitive Landscape 9 Company Profiles - Air Liquide - Air Products And Chemicals Inc. - Airgas, Inc. - Atlas Copco Ab - Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc. - Messer Group Gmbh - Praxair, Inc. - Sol-Spa - Taiyo Nippon Sanso - The Linde Group For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/hx..._gases_and
Airgas to Host Information Sessions and Introduce New Gas Chromatography Guide at PITTCON 2014
Business Wire - Wed Feb 26, 9:00AM CST
Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG), one of the largest U.S. suppliers of specialty gases and equipment, today announced that it will present two information sessions and offer a sneak peek into a new resource manual intended for users of gas chromatographs, The Chromatographer's Guide to Gas and Gas Delivery Systems, at the Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy (PITTCON) at McCormick Place in Chicago, March 3 - 6, 2014.
Airgas Recognized as John Deere "Partner-level" Supplier for 2013, Deere & Company's Highest Supplier Rating
Business Wire - Tue Feb 25, 11:30AM CST
Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG) today announced that it has earned recognition as a Partner-level supplier for 2013 in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program. The Partner-level status is Deere & Company's highest supplier rating.
First Solar Recognizes Top Suppliers with 2013 Achievement Awards
Business Wire - Mon Feb 17, 5:22PM CST
--OMCO Solar
Ecobank, Heritage to Bankroll Int'l Wheelchair Tourney
All Africa Global Media - Fri Feb 14, 3:35AM CST
The Nigeria Wheelchair Basketball Federation (NWBF) on Thursday said two Nigerian frontline commercial banks have signified their interest to jointly sponsor the 3rd Victor Ochei International Wheelchair Basketball Championship.
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Law Office of Brodsky & Smith, LLC Announces Investigation of ATMI, Inc. Board of Directors
Business Wire - Thu Feb 13, 6:15AM CST
Law office of Brodsky & Smith, LLC announces that it is investigating potential claims against the Board of Directors of ATMI, Inc. ("ATMI" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: ATMI) relating to the acquisition by Entegris, Inc. ("Entegris").
Airgas Region President Pamela Swanson Recognized by The Manufacturing Institute for Excellence and Leadership in the Manufacturing Industry
Business Wire - Wed Feb 12, 2:35PM CST
Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG) today announced that Pamela Swanson, President - North Central Region, has been recognized for her excellence in the manufacturing industry with the Women in Manufacturing STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Production) Award, presented by The Manufacturing Institute. Swanson was one of 160 female industry recipients honored during an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. on February 6.
Zacks Rank #5 Additions for Wednesday - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Feb 12, 8:30AM CST
Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (strong sell) List for Wednesday
Airgas Down to Underperform - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Feb 11, 4:50PM CST
On Feb 7, we downgraded our recommendation from Neutral to Underperform on Airgas.
Charter Nominates Full Slate to TWC Board
at The Street - Tue Feb 11, 4:47PM CST
Move in concert with Liberty Media is attempt to improve chances of hostile bid, which target has rejected.
Zacks Rank #5 Additions for Tuesday - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Feb 04, 8:30AM CST
Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (strong sell) List for Tuesday
Airgas Enters Oversold Territory
DividendChannel.com - Mon Feb 03, 11:38AM CST
The DividendRank formula at Dividend Channel ranks a coverage universe of thousands of dividend stocks, according to a proprietary formula designed to identify those stocks that combine two important characteristics — strong fundamentals and a...
Upgrade Alert for Airgas (ARG)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Feb 03, 7:08AM CST
Airgas (NYSE:ARG) was upgraded from Equal Weight to Overweight at First Analysis today. The stock closed yesterday at $103.24 on volume of 1.2 million shares, above average daily volume of 453,000. In the past 52 weeks, Airgas share prices have been bracketed by a low of $92.86 and a high of $113.16 and closed yesterday at $103.24, 11% above that low price. The 200-day and 50-day moving averages have moved 0.23% higher and 0.29% lower over the past week, respectively.
Airgas Inc's board to pay USD0.48 per share dividend
M2 - Fri Jan 31, 9:28AM CST
The board of directors of Airgas Inc (NYSE:ARG), a supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, declared on Thursday its dividend of USD0.48 per share of its stock for Q4 FY2014.
Airgas (ARG) Spotted As Roof Leaker Today
at The Street - Fri Jan 31, 8:47AM CST
Trade-Ideas LLC identified Airgas (ARG) as a "roof leaker" (crossing below the 200-day simple moving average on higher than normal relative volume) candidate
