Air Liquide America L.P. Announces Price Changes for Rare Gases.HOUSTON -- Air Liquide America L.P. is increasing prices and eliminating discounts for rare gases sold in the U.S. Prices for krypton krypton (krĭp`tŏn) [Gr.,=hidden], gaseous chemical element; symbol Kr; at. no. 36; at. wt. 83.80; m.p. −156.6°C;; b.p. −152.3°C;; density 3.73 grams per liter at STP; valence usually 0. and xenon xenon (zē`nŏn) [Gr.,=strange], gaseous chemical element; symbol Xe; at. no. 54; at. wt. 131.29; m.p. −111.9°C;; b.p. −107.1°C;; density 5.86 grams per liter at STP; valence usually 0. gases will increase in excess of 30 percent and long term firm pricing will be eliminated. These changes will be effective immediately as allowed by customer contracts. These actions have become necessary due to increased manufacturing and distribution costs related to growing demand and tightening supply for these rare gases. Said Kim Denney, president of Air Liquide America L.P., "We work each day toward providing the most reliable supply to our rare gas customers. Unfortunately, to meet future demand and customer expectations in the present market environment, we are forced to pass on some costs. Our teams will continue to work hard to find ways to implement cost reduction measures and to help minimize the impact to our customers." For more information on rare gases, contact RareGases.Info@airliquide.com Air Liquide America L.P., a subsidiary of American Air Liquide Holdings, Inc., distributes packaged and specialty gases and a variety of value-added services to a wide range of customers in the U.S., both directly and through its ALNET distribution network. American Air Liquide Holdings, Inc. is the subsidiary of Air Liquide Group responsible for its North American operations North American operation Surgical oncology Radical surgery of a 'frozen pelvis', consisting of radical en bloc resection of the uterus and urinary bladder. See 'Frozen pelvis.'. Cf 'All-American' and 'South American' operations. . Present in 72 countries, Air Liquide is a world leader in industrial and medical gases and related services. The Group offers innovative solutions based on constantly enhanced technologies. These solutions, which are consistent with Air Liquide's commitment to sustainable development, help to protect life and enable our customers to manufacture many indispensable everyday products. Founded in 1902, Air Liquide has more than 36,000 employees. The Group has successfully developed a long-term relationship with its shareholders built on trust and transparency and guided by the principles of corporate governance Corporate Governance The relationship between all the stakeholders in a company. This includes the shareholders, directors, and management of a company, as defined by the corporate charter, bylaws, formal policy, and rule of law. . Since the publication of its first consolidated financial statements Consolidated Financial Statements The combined financial statements of a parent company and its subsidiaries. Notes: Because consolidated financial statements present an aggregated look at the financial position of a parent and its subsidiaries, they enable you to gauge in 1971, Air Liquide has posted strong and steady earnings growth. Revenues in 2006 totalled 10,949 million euros, with sales outside France accounting for almost 80%. Air Liquide is listed on the Paris stock exchange and is a component of the CAC See Consumer Advisory Council. 40 and Eurostoxx 50 indices (ISIN Isin (ĭs`ĭn), capital of an ancient Semitic kingdom of N Babylonia. The city became important after the third dynasty of Ur fell to the Elamites and the Amorites (c.2025 B.C.). The phase from c.2025–c.1763 B.C. code FR 0000120073). |
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