Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD)

Overview

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., founded in 1940 and headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania, is a global leader in the supply of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, equipment, and services. The company's operations span across the Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, India, and internationally, catering to a diverse range of industries including refining, chemical, manufacturing, electronics, energy production, medical, food, and metals. Its commitment to innovation and technology has positioned Air Products as a key player in the gases and chemicals sector.

Products and Services

• Atmospheric Gases

  Includes essential gases such as oxygen, nitrogen, and argon. These are foundational for various industrial processes, used in manufacturing, chemical processing, and as inert environments in metal production.

• Process Gases

  Comprises gases like hydrogen, helium, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and syngas. These are crucial for applications in refining processes, as carrier gases in chromatography, in enhancing oil recovery, and as raw materials in chemical synthesis.

• Specialty Gases

  Designed for specific applications across industries such as electronics for semiconductor manufacturing, energy production leveraging hydrogen as a fuel source, medical for imaging and respiratory care, food packaging, and metal fabrication. Specialty gases offer high purity and custom mixtures to meet precise industry needs.

• Air Separation Equipment

  Air Products designs and manufactures state-of-the-art equipment for the separation of air into nitrogen, oxygen, and argon. This technology is critical for producing the atmospheric gases that serve multiple industries.

• Hydrocarbon Recovery and Purification Equipment

  Offers solutions for recovering and purifying hydrocarbons in various industrial processes. This equipment is essential for improving efficiency and reducing emissions in operations like natural gas processing and petrochemical manufacturing.

• Natural Gas Liquefaction Equipment

  Provides technology and equipment for liquefying natural gas, which allows for efficient transport and storage of natural gas, opening up access to global markets and reducing transportation costs.

• Liquid Helium and Liquid Hydrogen Transport and Storage Equipment

  Specialized transport and storage solutions for critical super-cooled liquids. This equipment ensures the safe and efficient handling of liquid helium for MRI machines and liquid hydrogen for various applications including aerospace and energy sectors.