Note to the Editor:

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.

An important employer within the area, Air Products has close to 400 employees spread across sites at Acrefair, Deeside, Runcorn, Ellesmere Port, Crewe and Sandbach. The company continues to invest in local road infrastructures, working closely with Wrexham, Shropshire and Cheshire county councils as well as other statutory authorities. This includes the road routes used to move the loads between Acrefair and Ellesmere Port.

The company has won the Queen's Award for Export Excellence 5 times.  For more information, visit www.airproducts.com