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July 1, 2009
Air Products’ New AP-X® LNG Technology Placed On-Stream at World’s Largest LNG Process Train in Qatar
Air Products (NYSE: APD), a global leader in liquefied natural gas (LNG) technology, today announced that its new AP-X® liquefaction process technology, which increases single Train LNG production capacity over the current generation of LNG process Trains by approximately 50 percent, was successfully placed on-stream at the Qatargas 2 Train 4 expansion project.

June 23, 2009
One of Middle East’s First ‘Over the Fence’ Gas Supplies Now on Stream
Air Products and the Abdullah Hashim Group (AHG) today announced that their joint venture, Ajwaa Gases Emirates Company LLC, has brought on stream a new Air Separation Unit (ASU) and hydrogen production facility for Emirates Float Glass Company (EFG) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

June 22, 2009
Air Products Offers Complimentary Webinar on Furnace Atmospheres for Metals Processing Applications
Recognizing the impact of the economy on companies, Air Products is using digital technology to deliver the first in a series of webinars designed to help metals processors find gas-based solutions that can save money, improve product quality and increase throughput—all while operating safely.

June 22, 2009
Air Products to Broadcast Third Quarter Earnings Teleconference July 22
Air Products (NYSE:APD) will release its fiscal 2009 third quarter financial results on Wednesday, July 22, 2009, before the stock market opens.

June 17, 2009
Air Products’ Leading Proprietary Technology Vital to Algeria’s Largest LNG Facility at Arzew
Air Products (NYSE: APD) today announced that it signed an agreement with Saipem to provide its proprietary process technology and main cryogenic heat exchanger for Sonatrach’s GNL3Z liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Arzew, Algeria.

June 17, 2009
Air Products’ Paul Huck Named SFO of the Year by Chemical Week
Air Products (NYSE:APD) Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Paul Huck was named Senior Financial Officer (SFO) of the Year by Chemical Week Magazine at their 14th Annual SFO Conference held last evening in New York City.

June 16, 2009
HydroJen™ Lands in the UK to Educate Children on a Greener Future
Air Products hydrogen ambassador, HydroJen, makes her debut in the UK.

June 8, 2009
Bright Sparks Required – SkillWeld Begins Search for Talented UK Welder
The search is now on for the UK’s most gifted trainee welder. Skillweld 2010, the prestigious, national welder competition, is looking for exceptional young people and adults who are proficient in all popular welding processes.

May 28, 2009
Air Products' 2009 Corporate Responsibility Report Now Available
Air Products’ (NYSE:APD) 2009 Corporate Responsibility Report is now available at www.airproducts.com/Responsibility/2009CRAR/index.asp.

May 28, 2009
Air Products’ CEO to Address Goldman Sachs Basic Materials Conference on 4 June
Air Products (NYSE:APD) announced today that Chairman, President and Chief Executive OfficerJohn E. McGlade will be presenting at the Goldman Sachs Basic Materials Conference in New York on Thursday, June 4, 2009, at 8:00 a.m. EDT.

May 26, 2009
Air Products’ Hydrogen Technology Fuels 2009 Hydrogen Road Tour
The 2009 Hydrogen Road Tour begins today, and Air Products’ (NYSE: APD) hydrogen fueling technology will be key to making possible the 1,700-mile start-to-finish hydrogen powered vehicle trek from California to Vancouver, British Columbia.

May 21, 2009
Air Products and EPRI Working Together on ITM Oxygen Technology for Use in Advanced Clean Power Generation Systems
Air Products (NYSE: APD) and the ElectricPower Research Institute, Inc. (EPRI) today announced the signing of an agreement which will support Air Products’ ion transport membrane (ITM) development for use in integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC), oxyfuel combustion, and other advanced power generation systems

May 21, 2009
Air Products and EPRI Working Together on ITM Oxygen Technology for Use in Advanced Clean Power Generation Systems
Air Products (NYSE: APD) and the ElectricPower Research Institute, Inc. (EPRI) today announced the signing of an agreement which will support Air Products’ ion transport membrane (ITM) development for use in integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC), oxyfuel combustion, and other advanced power generation systems.

May 21, 2009
Air Products Declares Quarterly Dividend
The Board of Directors of Air Products (NYSE:APD) today declared a quarterly dividend of 45 cents per share of common stock.

May 19, 2009
Air Products Brasil’s Bundled Offering a Winner for Long-Term Industrial Gas Supply for Guardian Glass’ New Float Glass Line
Air Products (NYSE: APD) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Air Products Brasil, has built, placed on stream, and is operating an air separation plant that provides nitrogen and oxygen for Guardian Industries’ new float glass manufacturing plant in Tatui, São Paulo, Brazil.

May 18, 2009
Air Products Sells Three U.S. Healthcare Businesses to Landauer-Metropolitan
Air Products (NYSE:APD) today announced it has sold three of its U.S. healthcare businesses to Landauer-Metropolitan, Inc. (LMI), the largest provider of durable medical equipment, respiratory and infusion services in the northeast, based in Mount Vernon, N.Y.  Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

May 18, 2009
Air Products SunSource™ Solutions Introduced at Thin Film Solar Europe
Photovoltaic manufacturers that are just getting started or are looking to lower their materials costs can follow the road map laid out by Jeff Handelman, Air Products’ (NYSE:APD) PV general manager, at this year’s Thin Film Solar Europe, May 19-20 in Berlin, Germany.

May 13, 2009
Wasserstoff – idealer Energieträger für die Intralogistik
Die Globalisierung verändert viele Unternehmen. Das wird auch bei den Materialflüssen in Unternehmen, der sogenannten Intralogistik, deutlich.

May 5, 2009
Air Products Sells Major Portion of U.S. Healthcare Operations to Walgreens
Air Products (NYSE: APD) today announced it has sold all of its U.S. home infusion therapy services business and some elements of its respiratory and home medical equipment business to OptionCare Enterprises, Inc., a subsidiary of Walgreen Co.