Airgas to Highlight Growth Opportunities at Analyst Meeting


RADNOR, PA - December 8, 2009 - Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG) today announced that it will hold its 2009 analyst meeting on December 15, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. ET in New York, NY. Topics will include strategies for organic and acquisition growth, as well as operational and financial reviews.

Interested parties may listen to a live webcast or replay until January 15 by accessing investor.shareholder.com/arg/events.cfm. The presentation is expected to end by 5:30 p.m. ET.

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

Investor Contact:

Barry Strzelec

(610) 902-6256

barry.strzelec@airgas.com

Airgas, Inc.
259 North Radnor-Chester Road Suite 100, Radnor, PA 19087-5283

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