Thanks for tuning us in.

As a listener of ICIS podcasts, you may have a few questions about Air Products and why we're investing in your time. The answer is to teach you a little about us . . . and why you might be a little curious about what we do.

Chances are that if it's floating, we have something to do with it. That's because we're the world's largest supplier of helium. Our Surfynol® products coat the lining of cans, keeping your soft drink crisp and thirst-quenching. And our liquid nitrogen is used to cool the rubber cores of golf balls, helping make your golf game a little more concise.

It doesn't get any more important than that.

We think we have an interesting story to tell. Problem is, that story tends to be complicated and technical. In fact, we're confident that not everyone knows the the broad range of products we supply or all the markets we serve.

Or how our products help make your life easier.

That's why we're involved with ICIS. Aside from its growing chemicals industry news programs and international reach, we're jumping on board and sponsoring what we believe is the way news will be delivered in the future—through podcasts downloaded automatically by interested listeners and viewers. This audience brings the passion for information that drives newspaper readership to this new, exciting medium.

It's one way in which we can strengthen the relationships we hold with our customers, our stakeholders and our communities. And that's a commitment we've been taking seriously for nearly 70 years.

We hope you will view this sponsorship as an innovative approach to building awareness of our company aimed at those most interested in harnessing new technology to build their understanding of today's issues. And after all, building a deeper understanding is what Air Products is all about.