Airgas Unveils New Specialty Gas Reference Guide at PITTCON 2009
RADNOR, PA - March 9, 2009 -- Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG) today released its new multi-edition Specialty Gases and Equipment Reference Guide at the 2009 Pittsburgh Conference (PITTCON) in Chicago, IL. The literature, available in its traditional print form, is now available in CD and Internet formats, allowing for up-to-the-minute, automatic updates each time a user opens the e-catalogue from their computer desktop.
The catalogue provides detailed specifications on hundreds of Airgas products used in a variety of specialty gas applications. The online version features an integrated product search toolbar, high quality photographs and illustrated flow curves to help users locate the right products for their needs and make informed decisions based on gas application requirements. PC and Mac compliant, the e-catalogue requires Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.1 or higher and an Internet connection for online updates.
Airgas associates will be conducting quick tutorials of the e-catalogue from the PITTCON floor in booth #2021 located in McCormick Place South. Additional information on Airgas' specialty gases, equipment and service offerings will also be available at the booth or at www.airgas.com.
About Airgas, Inc.
Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG), through its subsidiaries, is the largest U.S. distributor of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, and hardgoods, such as welding equipment and supplies. Airgas is also one of the largest U.S. distributors of safety products, the largest U.S. producer of nitrous oxide and dry ice, the largest liquid carbon dioxide producer in the Southeast, and a leading distributor of process chemicals, refrigerants, and ammonia products. More than 14,000 employees work in over 1,100 locations, including branches, retail stores, gas fill plants, specialty gas labs, production facilities and distribution centers. Airgas also distributes its products and services through eBusiness, catalog and telesales channels. Its national scale and strong local presence offer a competitive edge to its diversified customer base. For more information, please visit www.airgas.com.
Media Contact:
Jay Worley (610) 902-6206
jay.worley@airgas.com
Airgas, Inc.
259 North Radnor-Chester Road Suite 100
Radnor, PA 19087-5283
