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News Releases by Geography—United Kingdom
> For more information about Air Products in the United Kingdom, please visit our "United Kingdom"
country Web site. |
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| July 28, 2008 |
| Air Products Completes Acquisition of Majority Shareholding in CryoService Limited |
| Air Products today announced that it completed the acquisition of a majority shareholding in CryoService Limited. This investment builds on Air Products’ strong position in the UK merchant gases sector and reaffirms its confidence in CryoService Limited and the microbulk method of supply. |
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| July 17, 2008 |
| Local Swimming Club Gliding to Success |
| The Borough of Stockton Swim Scheme (BOSSS), whose member’s include Jemma Lowe one of Great Britain’s swimming representatives at the Beijing Olympics, has received a sponsorship boost thanks to Wilton-based company Air Products. |
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| July 14, 2008 |
| A Large Load Movement Could Affect Your Journey |
| On Sunday 27th July, a large sizeable item of equipment is set to leave Wrexham industrial estate, bound for Acrefair, North Wales. |
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| July 10, 2008 |
| Air Products Launches New Balloonium® Delivery Service |
| Air Products is launching a new dedicated Balloonium® delivery service for party and event organisers and specialist retailers in the London area. |
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| June 6, 2008 |
| Air Products Extends Range of Accredited Calibration Gases |
| Air Products has extended its range of top grade calibration mixtures, which provides the ultimate in accuracy and traceability for the most demanding analytical applications, such as air emissions monitoring. |
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| June 5, 2008 |
| A Large Load Movement Could Affect Your Journey |
| On Saturday 21st June/ Sunday 22nd June and Sunday 29th June, three, large sizeable items of equipment are set to leave Wrexham industrial estate, bound for Acrefair, North Wales. |
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| May 21, 2008 |
| The Outer Hebrides and Air Products Lead the Renewable Hydrogen Revolution |
| Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and Air Products today announced they have signed an agreement to help bring renewable hydrogen technology to Stornoway, on the Island of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. |
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| May 19, 2008 |
| Oxygen Treatment Hits the Big Time |
| An innovative oxygen wastewater treatment system, developed by Air Products, is now capable of producing five tonnes of pure oxygen a day, making it suitable for use at many large scale industrial and municipal sites. |
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| May 16, 2008 |
| A Large Load Movement Could Affect Your Journey |
| Over the Weekend 31st May/1st June 2008, a sizeable item of equipment is set to leave Air Products’ Manufacturing Facility in Acrefair, North Wales, bound for South Africa. |
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| May 6, 2008 |
| Air Products Receive Gateway to Royalty |
| Air Products was delighted to take part in a very special event at the National Trust's Bodnant Garden on Friday 25 th April. HRH The Prince of Wales was visiting the Garden for the first time as part of a day-long tour of North-East Wales. |
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| April 23, 2008 |
| Lifetime Achievement Award for Air Products’ Professor |
| The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) has awarded their prestigious Creativity in Industry Award to Professor John Irven, Director of Technology, Packaged Gases Air Products and Visiting Professor in Chemistry at Queen Mary, University of London. |
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| April 17, 2008 |
| Fuel for Thought: University Opens England’s Only Hydrogen Fuelling Station |
| Air Products' Series 100 fuelling station is situated at the University’s Department of Chemical Engineering where research projects are being carried out to ascertain the viability of hydrogen in transport applications as part of Birmingham’s Science City hydrogen energy project. |
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| April 16, 2008 |
| Watch Out – Slow Moving Load Ahead! |
| The item of equipment being moved today is a Cold Box measuring 44.8 metres in length, 5.2 metres wide x 4.2 metres high and weighing 124 tonnes. |
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| April 14, 2008 |
| Air Products Acquires Majority Shareholding in CryoService Limited |
| Air Products today announced that it has contracted to acquire a majority shareholding in CryoService Limited. |
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| April 14, 2008 |
| Air Products Launches a New Standard in Hydrogen Purity |
| Air Products is setting a new standard in hydrogen purity by launching the first hydrogen gas product to be supplied in the UK with its unique BIP® technology. |
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| March 14, 2008 |
| Air Products Wins Transport for London Hydrogen Refuelling and Fuel Station Contract for One of Europe's Largest Fleet of Hydrogen Buses |
| Air Products today announced it has signed an agreement with Transport for London to help bring hydrogen technology to the roads of London. |
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| March 11, 2008 |
| New Guidance Renews Industry Focus on Water Pollution Prevention, Says Air Products |
| New guidance on river basin planning will renew UK industry’s focus on water pollution prevention, encouraging them to shop around for the best available water treatment systems, says Air Products. |
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| March 3, 2008 |
| Liquid Gas Supply System Leads the Way for Laser Cutting |
| An innovative gas supply system, capable of providing continuous supplies of gases suitable for high pressure applications, is helping to make quality laser cutting technology more viable, says Air Products. |
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| February 14, 2008 |
| Best Safety Performance in Europe for Air Products’ UK Operations |
| The European Industrial Gas Association (EIGA) has recognised Air Products, which has two air separation units in Stallingborough, for its excellent safety performance and singled out its UK operations as the best in Europe. |
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| February 6, 2008 |
| A Large Load Movement Could Affect Your Journey |
| On Saturday 16th February, 2008 a sizeable item of equipment is set to leave Air Products’ Manufacturing Facility in Acrefair, North Wales, bound for the Ellesmere Port Dock Complex where it will be loaded onto a ship bound for Qatar. |
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| January 29, 2008 |
| A Large Load Movement Could Affect Your Journey |
| On the 2nd/3rd February 2008, a sizeable item of equipment is set to leave Air Products’ Manufacturing Facility in Acrefair, North Wales, bound for Oman. |
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| January 28, 2008 |
| Abdullah Hashim-Air Products Joint Venture Wins Contract to Supply New ASUs to Shadeed Iron & Steel |
| Two new air separation units (ASUs) for Shadeed Iron & Steel’s production plant in the Sohar Industrial Port of Oman will be supplied by a joint venture between the Abdullah Hashim Group of the Kingdom of Saudia Arabia and Air Products. |
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| January 22, 2008 |
| A Large Load Movement Could Affect Your Journey |
| On the 26th/27th January 2008, two sizeable items of equipment are set to leave Air Products’ Manufacturing Facility in Acrefair, North Wales, bound for the Isle of Grain. |
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| January 21, 2008 |
| New Joint Venture One Step Closer to Deliver One of Middle East’s First Over the Fence Gas Supplies |
| Air Products is to ship a cold box, a key equipment of an Air Separation Unit (ASU), to reach the port of Abu Dhabi at the end of February 2008. |
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| January 8, 2008 |
| A Large Load Movement Could Affect Your Journey |
| On the 12th/13th January 2008, a sizeable item of equipment is set to leave Air Products’ Manufacturing Facility in Acrefair, North Wales, bound for the Ellesmere Port Dock Complex where it will be loaded onto a ship bound for Nigeria. |
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| December 20, 2007 |
| Children from Local Charity Ride of Fresh Air Thanks to Christmas Cash Boost |
| Local industrial gases company, boosts Surrey based Perthes Association charity fund in time for Christmas. By donating cash for new trike equipment, Air Products will help young children suffering with severe bone conditions, like perthes become more mobile. |
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| December 19, 2007 |
| A Silent Night for Young Mums in East Manchester |
| Christmas has come early for residents at a supported housing scheme for young mums in the North West. A surprise gift of £1,000 from local company Air Products will help Olivia Lodge of Clayton, East Manchester, spread the festive cheer by funding presents and a big children’s party. |
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| December 19, 2007 |
| Deck the Wards with Bows of Holly – Christmas Cash Donation Supports Local Hospital |
| The artistic skills of local school girl Zoe Williams aged nine, has helped Wrexham Maelor hospital’s children’s ward receive an extra special gift this Christmas - £1,000. |
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| November 15, 2007 |
| Air Products Builds New Hydrogen Plant in Novaky, Slovakia |
| Air Products today announced it is building a new high purity hydrogen plant, in Novaky, Slovakia. |
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| October 12, 2007 |
| It’s a Safe Bet — Charity Benefits from Air Products’ Achievement |
| Air Products’ manufacturing facility in Acrefair has just achieved its best-ever safety performance record and is in the mood to celebrate. In recognition of this outstanding achievement, the company is donating £1,000 to local charity Nightingale House. |
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| September 24, 2007 |
| Price Increase for Dispersions Sold in Europe |
| Air Products Polymers today announced it is increasing the price for its dispersions, sold in Europe, by €60/ton, effective 1st October 2007. |
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| September 10, 2007 |
| South Cheshire Premier Netball League Scores High with Air Products’ Sponsorship |
| Celebrating a new season and a new sponsor in local company Air Products, South Cheshire Premier Netball League will be hosting an official launch event on Wednesday, 12th September at 7pm. |
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| September 4, 2007 |
| Air Products to Expand Liquid Oxygen and Nitrogen Capacity in Poland with New Liquefier |
| A new liquefier to be built by Air Products will generate an additional 400 tonnes per day (TPD) of industrial gases to meet fast growing demand in Polish manufacturing sectors. |
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| August 28, 2007 |
| Temporary Surcharge for Dispersions Sold in Europe Extended |
| Air Products Polymers today announced it is increasing the surcharge it implemented on 1st July 2007 to €90/ton, effective from 1st September 2007 until 30th September 2007. |
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| June 18, 2007 |
| Temporary Surcharge for Dispersions Sold in Europe |
| Air Products Polymers today announced a temporary surcharge of €35/ton for all of its dispersions sold in Europe effective 1st July 2007, until further notice. |
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| August 31, 2006 |
| Air Products Polymers Announces Price Increases for Dispersions Sold in Europe |
| Effective 1st October 2006, Air Products Polymers will increase prices for dispersions sold in Europe. |
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