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Global Specialty Gas Market by Types, Applications & Geography - Forecasts & Opportunities to 2018
M2 - Mon Apr 14, 3:23AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/h29qbs/specialty_gas) has announced the addition of the "Global Specialty Gas Market by Types, Applications & Geography - Forecasts & Opportunities to 2018" report to their offering. The global specialty gas industry is witnessing high growth on an account of increasing applications, technological advancements, and growing demand in the Asia-Pacific region. It is a preferred and widely accepted range of gas due to its inherent properties and wide range of applications. Specialty gas consumption has grown significantly in the recent times and is at an emerging stage in various countries.The specialty gas market is expected to reach $23,162.1 million market by 2018, signifying a firm annualized growth rate of 6.1% from 2013 to 2018 Currently, North America is the largest market of specialty gas, acquiring more than 32.4% of the global market. The region has huge installed plant capacities of specialty gases. This global market is emerging in various countries like China, India, South Korea, Brazil, etc. due to increasing industrial activity. Also, fast growing healthcare industry in Asia-Pacific is expected to drive the market in future. Due to rise in end-use industry growth and increase in new applications, the use of specialty gas in various industries is becoming popular. Moreover, increased demand for photovoltaic products and plasma display panels in U.S.has provided a boost to the industry. Manufacturing and electronics industry is flourishing at a fast pace in emerging economies such as: Asia-Pacific, ultimately driving demand in these regions. The key manufacturers of specialty gas such as Praxair Incorporated (U.S.), Air Products and Chemicals (U.S.), and Messer Group GmbH (Germany), etc. are investing in expansion activities and new product launches to meet the growing demand. Scope of the Report Types: - High purity - Noble - Carbon - Halogen - Others. Applications: - Manufacturing - Electronics - Healthcare - Academics - Others. Key Topics Covered: - Introduction - Executive Summary - Premium Insights - Market Overview - Specialty Gas Market, By Type - Specialty Gas Market, By Application - Specialty Gas Market, By Geography - Competitive Landscape - Company Profiles - 3M Company - Advanced Gas Technologies Inc - Advanced Specialty Gases Inc - Air Products And Chemicals Inc - Airgas Incorporated - EI DU Pont DE Nemours & CO - Honeywell International Inc - Kanto Denka Kogyo Co Ltd - L'air Liquide SA - Messer Group Gmbh - Mitsui Chemicals Inc - Norco Incorporated - Nova Gas Technologies Inc - Praxair Incorporated - Showa Denko KK - Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corp - The Linde Group - Welsco Incorporated For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/h2...cialty_gas
Airgas Recognized with Two CGA Fleet Safety Awards for Cylinder and Bulk Vehicle Fleets
Business Wire - Thu Apr 10, 2:00PM CDT
Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG) today announced that it has been awarded two Fleet Safety Excellence Awards for 2013 by the Compressed Gas Association (CGA), the U.S. industrial, specialty and medical gas industry's standard-setting organization for the promotion of safety standards and safe practices. The first award honored Airgas' cylinder vehicle fleet for the fifth consecutive year; the second award recognized Airgas' bulk vehicle fleet for the fifth time since 2005.
Airgas Names Thomas R. Stringer President of Airgas Merchant Gases
Business Wire - Wed Apr 09, 9:15AM CDT
Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG), one of the nation's leading suppliers of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, and related products, today announced that Thomas R. Stringer has been named President - Airgas Merchant Gases, effective immediately. Stringer will lead all aspects of Airgas Merchant Gases and will report to Thomas S. Thoman, Airgas' Division President - Gases Production.
Materials Sector Equities Technical Data -- Research on Airgas, Ashland, Vulcan Materials, and Martin Marietta Materials
PR Newswire - Mon Apr 07, 9:03AM CDT
The trading session on Friday, April 04, 2014 ended on a negative note as the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished at 16,412.71, down 0.96%, and the NASDAQ Composite closed at 4,127.73, down 2.60%. The S&P 500 finished the session 1.25% lower at 1,865.09. The losses were broad based as nine out of ten sectors posted losses. The S&P 500 Materials Sector Index finished the day at 298.58, down 1.30%, while the same has gained 4.09% in last three months. Investor-Edge has initiated coverage on the following equities: Airgas Inc. (NYSE: ARG), Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH), Vulcan Materials Co. (NYSE: VMC) and Martin Marietta Materials Inc. (NYSE: MLM). Free technical research on ARG, ASH, VMC and MLM can be downloaded upon signing up at:
Stock Price Movements, Conference Call Schedules, Acquisitions, Supply Agreements, and Leadership Appointments - Analyst Notes on FMC, Balchem, Celanese, Airgas, and SQM
PR Newswire - Fri Apr 04, 7:00AM CDT
Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding FMC Corp. (NYSE: FMC), Balchem Corp. (NASDAQ: BCPC), Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), Airgas Inc. (NYSE: ARG), and Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile S.A. (NYSE: SQM). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.AnalystsReview.com/register
Airgas Announces Fourth Quarter Earnings Release Schedule
Business Wire - Thu Apr 03, 12:00PM CDT
Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG) will release its fiscal 2014 fourth quarter earnings before the market opens on Thursday, May 1, 2014, and will host a teleconference at 10:00 a.m. ET that same day. The presentation materials will also be available before the market opens on May 1 on the Internet at http://investor.shareholder.com/arg/slides.cfm. A webcast of the teleconference will be available live and on demand through May 29 at http://investor.shareholder.com/arg/events.cfm.
Airgas Upgraded to Hold - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Apr 01, 8:20AM CDT
Zacks Investment Research upgraded Airgas to a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Airgas elects Andrew R Cichocki as president of Airgas USA
M2 - Thu Mar 27, 7:08AM CDT
US-based medical gases company Airgas (NYSE:ARG) disclosed on Wednesday the appointment of Andrew R Cichocki as president of Airgas USA as well as a member of its management committee.
Do Industrial Gas Stocks Belong in Your Portfolio?
James Catlin, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Mar 26, 3:41PM CDT
Often invisible and sometimes deadly, industrial gasses can seem a bit ominous. But could these gasses help breath some life into your portfolio? Why invest in industrial gas? Industrial gas is used in numerous applications. In fact, certain...
Airgas Names Andrew R. Cichocki President - Airgas USA, LLC
Business Wire - Wed Mar 26, 8:01AM CDT
Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG), one of the nation's leading suppliers of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, and related products, today announced that Andrew R. Cichocki has been named President - Airgas USA, LLC, effective April 1, 2014. Cichocki, a member of Airgas' Management Committee, will lead all aspects of Airgas USA, LLC - sales, operational, organizational, and financial - and will continue to report to Airgas President and Chief Executive Officer Michael L. Molinini.
Red-D-Arc Welderentals opens first retail centre in Germany, setting its footprints in the European country
M2 - Tue Mar 25, 5:17AM CDT
Red-D-Arc Welderentals, a provider of welding and welding-related rental products and services and an Airgas company (NYSE:ARG), reported on Monday the inauguration of a retail location in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, expanding its European presence as well as marking its first location in the country.
Red-D-Arc Welderentals, an Airgas Company, Opens its First Retail Location in Germany
Business Wire - Mon Mar 24, 9:00AM CDT
Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG) announced today that Red-D-Arc Welderentals, an Airgas company, has expanded its European presence by recently opening a retail location in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, the first Red-D-Arc location in the country.
Global Hydrogen Gas Market 2012-2016: Several Automobile Manufacturers Investigating Opportunities in Developing Automotives Powered By Hydrogen Fuel Cells
M2 - Fri Mar 14, 9:24AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/kpqmhr/global_hydrogen) has announced the addition of the "Global Hydrogen Gas Market 2012-2016" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the Global Hydrogen Gas market to grow at a CAGR of 6.84 percent over the period 2012-2016. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the need for cleaner fuel. The Global Hydrogen Gas market has also been witnessing steady adoption toward steam reforming. However, the need for increased investment could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. Key vendors dominating this space include Praxair Inc., Linde AG., and L'Air Liquide S.A. Other vendors mentioned in the report are Air Products & Chemical Inc., Hydrogenics Corp., Messer Group GmBh, Proton Energy Systems Inc., Teledyne Energy Systems Inc., Xebec Adsorption Inc., H2scan Corp., Alumifuel Power Corp., Airgas Inc., and Iwatani Corp. Commenting on the report, an analyst from the Engineering team said: ''As a result of an elevation in global economic standards, per capita disposable income is increasing and this is leading to increased sales of vehicles. This in turn leads to increased vehicle movement on the roads, resulting in increased pollution levels. Further, the usage of legacy fuels such as coal, and oil for automotive, takes a toll on the environment and causes other elevated problems such as global warming. Thus, several automobile manufacturers are investigating the opportunities in developing automotives powered by hydrogen fuel cells. Thus, several vendors across the Global Hydrogen Gas market have started developing hydrogen fuel cells that would act as a substitute for legacy fuels such as coal and oil. '' According to the report, the increased usage of prevailing fuels such as gasoline and diesel paves the way for increased atmospheric pollution, which in turn leads to effects such as greenhouse effects. The effective deployment of hydrogen gas as an alternative fuel would enable the depletion of fossil fuels, and also help preserve the atmosphere from contamination. This increased need for cleaner and more eco-friendly fuels thereby drives the need for hydrogen gas across the geographies. Further, the report states that one of the major challenges in the market is the need for increased investment. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/kp...l_hydrogen About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
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.
Global Specialty Gas Market by Types, Applications & Geography - Forecasts & Opportunities to 2018
M2 - Mon Apr 14, 3:23AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/h29qbs/specialty_gas) has announced the addition of the "Global Specialty Gas Market by Types, Applications & Geography - Forecasts & Opportunities to 2018" report to their offering. The global specialty gas industry is witnessing high growth on an account of increasing applications, technological advancements, and growing demand in the Asia-Pacific region. It is a preferred and widely accepted range of gas due to its inherent properties and wide range of applications. Specialty gas consumption has grown significantly in the recent times and is at an emerging stage in various countries.The specialty gas market is expected to reach $23,162.1 million market by 2018, signifying a firm annualized growth rate of 6.1% from 2013 to 2018 Currently, North America is the largest market of specialty gas, acquiring more than 32.4% of the global market. The region has huge installed plant capacities of specialty gases. This global market is emerging in various countries like China, India, South Korea, Brazil, etc. due to increasing industrial activity. Also, fast growing healthcare industry in Asia-Pacific is expected to drive the market in future. Due to rise in end-use industry growth and increase in new applications, the use of specialty gas in various industries is becoming popular. Moreover, increased demand for photovoltaic products and plasma display panels in U.S.has provided a boost to the industry. Manufacturing and electronics industry is flourishing at a fast pace in emerging economies such as: Asia-Pacific, ultimately driving demand in these regions. The key manufacturers of specialty gas such as Praxair Incorporated (U.S.), Air Products and Chemicals (U.S.), and Messer Group GmbH (Germany), etc. are investing in expansion activities and new product launches to meet the growing demand. Scope of the Report Types: - High purity - Noble - Carbon - Halogen - Others. Applications: - Manufacturing - Electronics - Healthcare - Academics - Others. Key Topics Covered: - Introduction - Executive Summary - Premium Insights - Market Overview - Specialty Gas Market, By Type - Specialty Gas Market, By Application - Specialty Gas Market, By Geography - Competitive Landscape - Company Profiles - 3M Company - Advanced Gas Technologies Inc - Advanced Specialty Gases Inc - Air Products And Chemicals Inc - Airgas Incorporated - EI DU Pont DE Nemours & CO - Honeywell International Inc - Kanto Denka Kogyo Co Ltd - L'air Liquide SA - Messer Group Gmbh - Mitsui Chemicals Inc - Norco Incorporated - Nova Gas Technologies Inc - Praxair Incorporated - Showa Denko KK - Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corp - The Linde Group - Welsco Incorporated For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/h2...cialty_gas
Airgas Recognized with Two CGA Fleet Safety Awards for Cylinder and Bulk Vehicle Fleets
Business Wire - Thu Apr 10, 2:00PM CDT
Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG) today announced that it has been awarded two Fleet Safety Excellence Awards for 2013 by the Compressed Gas Association (CGA), the U.S. industrial, specialty and medical gas industry's standard-setting organization for the promotion of safety standards and safe practices. The first award honored Airgas' cylinder vehicle fleet for the fifth consecutive year; the second award recognized Airgas' bulk vehicle fleet for the fifth time since 2005.
Airgas Names Thomas R. Stringer President of Airgas Merchant Gases
Business Wire - Wed Apr 09, 9:15AM CDT
Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG), one of the nation's leading suppliers of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, and related products, today announced that Thomas R. Stringer has been named President - Airgas Merchant Gases, effective immediately. Stringer will lead all aspects of Airgas Merchant Gases and will report to Thomas S. Thoman, Airgas' Division President - Gases Production.
Materials Sector Equities Technical Data -- Research on Airgas, Ashland, Vulcan Materials, and Martin Marietta Materials
PR Newswire - Mon Apr 07, 9:03AM CDT
The trading session on Friday, April 04, 2014 ended on a negative note as the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished at 16,412.71, down 0.96%, and the NASDAQ Composite closed at 4,127.73, down 2.60%. The S&P 500 finished the session 1.25% lower at 1,865.09. The losses were broad based as nine out of ten sectors posted losses. The S&P 500 Materials Sector Index finished the day at 298.58, down 1.30%, while the same has gained 4.09% in last three months. Investor-Edge has initiated coverage on the following equities: Airgas Inc. (NYSE: ARG), Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH), Vulcan Materials Co. (NYSE: VMC) and Martin Marietta Materials Inc. (NYSE: MLM). Free technical research on ARG, ASH, VMC and MLM can be downloaded upon signing up at:
Stock Price Movements, Conference Call Schedules, Acquisitions, Supply Agreements, and Leadership Appointments - Analyst Notes on FMC, Balchem, Celanese, Airgas, and SQM
PR Newswire - Fri Apr 04, 7:00AM CDT
Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding FMC Corp. (NYSE: FMC), Balchem Corp. (NASDAQ: BCPC), Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), Airgas Inc. (NYSE: ARG), and Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile S.A. (NYSE: SQM). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.AnalystsReview.com/register
Airgas Announces Fourth Quarter Earnings Release Schedule
Business Wire - Thu Apr 03, 12:00PM CDT
Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG) will release its fiscal 2014 fourth quarter earnings before the market opens on Thursday, May 1, 2014, and will host a teleconference at 10:00 a.m. ET that same day. The presentation materials will also be available before the market opens on May 1 on the Internet at http://investor.shareholder.com/arg/slides.cfm. A webcast of the teleconference will be available live and on demand through May 29 at http://investor.shareholder.com/arg/events.cfm.
Airgas Upgraded to Hold - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Apr 01, 8:20AM CDT
Zacks Investment Research upgraded Airgas to a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Airgas elects Andrew R Cichocki as president of Airgas USA
M2 - Thu Mar 27, 7:08AM CDT
US-based medical gases company Airgas (NYSE:ARG) disclosed on Wednesday the appointment of Andrew R Cichocki as president of Airgas USA as well as a member of its management committee.
Do Industrial Gas Stocks Belong in Your Portfolio?
James Catlin, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Mar 26, 3:41PM CDT
Often invisible and sometimes deadly, industrial gasses can seem a bit ominous. But could these gasses help breath some life into your portfolio? Why invest in industrial gas? Industrial gas is used in numerous applications. In fact, certain...
Airgas Names Andrew R. Cichocki President - Airgas USA, LLC
Business Wire - Wed Mar 26, 8:01AM CDT
Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG), one of the nation's leading suppliers of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, and related products, today announced that Andrew R. Cichocki has been named President - Airgas USA, LLC, effective April 1, 2014. Cichocki, a member of Airgas' Management Committee, will lead all aspects of Airgas USA, LLC - sales, operational, organizational, and financial - and will continue to report to Airgas President and Chief Executive Officer Michael L. Molinini.
Red-D-Arc Welderentals opens first retail centre in Germany, setting its footprints in the European country
M2 - Tue Mar 25, 5:17AM CDT
Red-D-Arc Welderentals, a provider of welding and welding-related rental products and services and an Airgas company (NYSE:ARG), reported on Monday the inauguration of a retail location in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, expanding its European presence as well as marking its first location in the country.
Red-D-Arc Welderentals, an Airgas Company, Opens its First Retail Location in Germany
Business Wire - Mon Mar 24, 9:00AM CDT
Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG) announced today that Red-D-Arc Welderentals, an Airgas company, has expanded its European presence by recently opening a retail location in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, the first Red-D-Arc location in the country.
Global Hydrogen Gas Market 2012-2016: Several Automobile Manufacturers Investigating Opportunities in Developing Automotives Powered By Hydrogen Fuel Cells
M2 - Fri Mar 14, 9:24AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/kpqmhr/global_hydrogen) has announced the addition of the "Global Hydrogen Gas Market 2012-2016" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the Global Hydrogen Gas market to grow at a CAGR of 6.84 percent over the period 2012-2016. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the need for cleaner fuel. The Global Hydrogen Gas market has also been witnessing steady adoption toward steam reforming. However, the need for increased investment could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. Key vendors dominating this space include Praxair Inc., Linde AG., and L'Air Liquide S.A. Other vendors mentioned in the report are Air Products & Chemical Inc., Hydrogenics Corp., Messer Group GmBh, Proton Energy Systems Inc., Teledyne Energy Systems Inc., Xebec Adsorption Inc., H2scan Corp., Alumifuel Power Corp., Airgas Inc., and Iwatani Corp. Commenting on the report, an analyst from the Engineering team said: ''As a result of an elevation in global economic standards, per capita disposable income is increasing and this is leading to increased sales of vehicles. This in turn leads to increased vehicle movement on the roads, resulting in increased pollution levels. Further, the usage of legacy fuels such as coal, and oil for automotive, takes a toll on the environment and causes other elevated problems such as global warming. Thus, several automobile manufacturers are investigating the opportunities in developing automotives powered by hydrogen fuel cells. Thus, several vendors across the Global Hydrogen Gas market have started developing hydrogen fuel cells that would act as a substitute for legacy fuels such as coal and oil. '' According to the report, the increased usage of prevailing fuels such as gasoline and diesel paves the way for increased atmospheric pollution, which in turn leads to effects such as greenhouse effects. The effective deployment of hydrogen gas as an alternative fuel would enable the depletion of fossil fuels, and also help preserve the atmosphere from contamination. This increased need for cleaner and more eco-friendly fuels thereby drives the need for hydrogen gas across the geographies. Further, the report states that one of the major challenges in the market is the need for increased investment. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/kp...l_hydrogen About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
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.
