LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. (March 23, 2004) – Speaking earlier today at Prudential Equity Group's "Inside Our Best Ideas" Conference in St. Helena, Calif., Miles Drake, Air Products' (NYSE:APD) vice president and chief technology officer, discussed how global macro trends are driving technology solutions and other innovation opportunities for Air Products.
For example, as a global industrial gas and chemical company focused on four growth platforms—Electronics, Performance Materials, Refinery Hydrogen and Energy Solutions, and Healthcare—Air Products is poised to solve customer challenges driven by the digital revolution, environmental advances, clean energy and changing healthcare demographics.
Because innovation goes beyond the company's in-house capabilities, Drake also discussed how Air Products makes use of collaborations, partners, suppliers and academia to bring the skills and ideas needed to grow. Air Products also uses venture investments to build both business and technical positions and works with a variety of government organizations and other industry groups in a number of demonstration projects and technical research work.
Drake's presentation slides are available on Air Products' Investor Relations web site at www.airproducts.com/Invest/PresentationSummary.htm.
Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in technology, energy, healthcare and industrial markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of products, services and solutions, providing atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials and chemical intermediates. 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. With annual revenues of $6.3 billion and operations in over 30 countries, the company's 18,500 employees build lasting relationships with their customers and communities based on understanding, integrity and passion. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com. |
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