Air Products Introduces GASGUARD® Very High Flow System (VHF) for Specialty Gas Delivery


LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., July 15 /-- Air Products (NYSE: APD) is pleased to introduce its new GASGUARD® Very High Flow System (VHF) for bulk specialty gas delivery. The VHF is the latest offering from Air Products' industry leading Bulk Specialty Gas Systems (BSGS). The new VHF can economically deliver 1,000 standard liters per minute or more, contingent on service and application.

"As the demand for specialty gases to the semiconductor (IC), photovoltaic (PV) and TFT-LCD industries continues to grow, we have been able to deliver gases in the safest and most cost effective manner," says Joe Stockunas, general manager, Electronics Equipment and Services. "Our new VHFS enables fab operators to lower their cost of ownership by reducing capital costs, as well as lowering square footage and exhaust flow requirements. The VHF is specifically designed to address the needs of IC, PV, and thin-film transistor liquid crystal display manufacturers."

For device manufacturers who are using high volumes of specialty gases, the VHF offers improved flow, improved cost of ownership (CoO), and product dependability. Air Products has leveraged its experience as the leader in providing BSGS technology to customers around the world with more bulk gas systems installed than all competitors combined.

Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in industrial, energy, technology and healthcare markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials, and equipment and services. Founded in 1940, Air Products has built leading positions in key growth markets such as semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, home healthcare services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced coatings and adhesives. The company is recognized for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment. Air Products has annual revenues of $10 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and 22,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.

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