Air Liquide

Air Liquide is a France-based company that specializes in the supply of oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen and other gases and services to clients in the industrial sector. The Company's products and services are organized into four principal divisions. The Large Industries Division offers gas and energy solutions, including oil, gas, chemicals and metals, to large industries through long-term contracts of around 15 years.

The Electronics division supplies carrier gases, specialty gases and related services to semiconductor manufacturers. The Industrial Customers segment supplies liquefied gas to companies that use it in smaller quantities, through 3-5 year contracts. Its Healthcare division includes the sale of medical gases, equipment and services for hospitals. It is also active in the fields of welding, engineering and construction, aeronautics, chemicals and diving. In October 2007, the Company acquired Allied Respiratory Ltd. and Medigas Ltd., from Allied Healthcare International.