Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. is a leading global supplier of industrial gases and related equipment, serving customers in a variety of industries including refining, chemical processing, metallurgy, electronics manufacturing, and food and beverage. Founded in 1940 and headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania, the company designs, engineers and installs gas production and handling systems, delivering industrial gases such as oxygen, nitrogen, argon, hydrogen, helium and carbon dioxide. Its offerings also extend to specialty gas mixtures and high-purity gases used in semiconductor and life sciences applications.
In addition to its core atmospheric and process gas business, Air Products provides comprehensive support services including gas pipeline management, cryogenic equipment maintenance, and on-site generation systems. The company has developed expertise in hydrogen fueling and clean energy solutions, supplying large-scale hydrogen production facilities and fueling stations to support the growing market for fuel-cell vehicles. Through its technology-driven approach, Air Products delivers turnkey solutions that integrate gas production, storage and distribution components, tailored to customer specifications and operational requirements.
With operations spanning North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia, Air Products maintains an extensive global network of production plants, distribution centers and customer service facilities. The company serves more than 50 countries, leveraging regional engineering and technical teams to address local market needs and regulatory landscapes. Leadership is provided by President and Chief Executive Officer John E. Steeley, who succeeded long-time CEO Seifi Ghasemi, and an experienced executive team focused on strategic growth, operational excellence and sustainability initiatives.
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