Air Products and Chemicals (NYSE:APD) is a leading global supplier of industrial gases and related equipment and services, founded in 1940 and headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Over its history, the company has grown from a regional supplier of oxygen and acetylene for welding to a diversified provider of atmospheric and process gases, serving a wide range of industries. From its early days under founder Leonard Parker Pool, Air Products has expanded through strategic acquisitions and investments in technology to become a prominent player in the energy transition.
The company’s core offerings include oxygen, nitrogen and argon for metal fabrication, process and specialty gases such as hydrogen, helium, carbon dioxide and specialty mixtures, as well as advanced cryogenic vessels and on-site gas generation systems. In addition to gas production and delivery, Air Products provides engineering, consulting and project management services for large-scale gas facilities, and licenses proprietary technologies in areas such as gas separation membranes and liquefied natural gas handling.
With operations spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Air Products supports customers in refining, petrochemicals, metals, electronics, food and beverage, healthcare and environmental applications. The company has been at the forefront of low-carbon hydrogen projects and carbon capture initiatives, collaborating with industrial partners and governments to develop scalable solutions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy efficiency.
Under the leadership of Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Seifi Ghasemi, Air Products continues to emphasize innovation, sustainability and operational excellence. The company’s management team and board of directors focus on long-term growth through research and development investments, strategic partnerships and a commitment to environmental, social and governance objectives, positioning Air Products to address evolving customer needs in the global industrial gases market.
