LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., July 15 PA-AirProds-GASGUARD
LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., July 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Air Products (NYSE:
APD) is pleased to introduce its new GASGUARD(R) Very High Flow System (VHF)
for bulk specialty gas delivery. The VHF is the latest offering from Air
Products' industry leading Bulk Specialty Gas Systems (BSGS). The new VHF can
economically deliver 1,000 standard liters per minute or more, contingent on
service and application.
"As the demand for specialty gases to the semiconductor (IC), photovoltaic
(PV) and TFT-LCD industries continues to grow, we have been able to deliver
gases in the safest and most cost effective manner," says Joe Stockunas,
general manager, Electronics Equipment and Services. "Our new VHFS enables fab
operators to lower their cost of ownership by reducing capital costs, as well
as lowering square footage and exhaust flow requirements. The VHF is
specifically designed to address the needs of IC, PV, and thin-film transistor
liquid crystal display manufacturers."
For device manufacturers who are using high volumes of specialty gases,
the VHF offers improved flow, improved cost of ownership (CoO), and product
dependability. Air Products has leveraged its experience as the leader in
providing BSGS technology to customers around the world with more bulk gas
systems installed than all competitors combined.
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. Air
Products has annual revenues of $10 billion, operations in over 40 countries,
and 22,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit
www.airproducts.com.
***NOTE: This release may contain forward-looking statements. Actual
results could vary materially, due to changes in current expectations.
SOURCE Air Products
