Distributor of industrial, medical & specialty gases & related hardgoods, such as welding supplies. Distributor of safety products, producer of nitrous oxide & dry ice, liquid carbon dioxide producer & a distributor of process chemicals, refrigerants & ammonia products. Locations include branches, cylinder fill plants, production facilities, specialty gas laboratories & regional distribution centers.
Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG) is one of the largest U.S. distributors of industrial, medical and specialty gases, welding, safety and related products. Its integrated network of nearly 800 locations includes branches, retail stores, gas fill plants, specialty gas labs, production facilities and distribution centers. Airgas also distributes its products and services through eBusiness, catalog and telesales channels. Its national scale and strong local presence offer a competitive edge to its diversified customer base.
Sales: $250 Mil. and over Employees: 1000+ Activities: Distributor, Custom Manufacturer, Service Company Year Company Founded: 1982 Certification: ISO 9002
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News & Press Releases
November 6, 2009 —
Airgas EVP and COO to Present at Baird Industrial Conference
RADNOR, PA - November 3, 2009 - Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG) Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Michael L. Molinini will speak at the Baird 2009 Industrial Conference in Chicago, IL, on Tuesday, November 10, at 3:30 p.m. ET. Interested parties may listen to a live webcast or replay until December 9 by accessing http://investor.shareholder.com/arg/events.cfm.
September 25, 2009 —
Airgas Increases Quarterly Dividend by 33%
RADNOR, PA - October 23, 2008 -- Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG) today announced that the Board of Directors increased the quarterly cash dividend on the company's common stock to $0.16 per share from $0.12. The dividend will be payable December 31, 2008 to shareholders of record as of December 15, 2008.
September 23, 2009 —
Airgas AiRx(TM) Diesel Exhaust Fluid Receives American Petroleum Institute (API) Certification
RADNOR, PA - September 17, 2009 - Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG) today announced its AiRx(TM) Diesel Exhaust Fluid has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API). Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) is used in Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology to reduce harmful diesel exhaust pollutants. API certification verifies that manufacturers and distributors are operating in compliance with industry standards and that DEF meets quality standards. Airgas, the largest U.S. distributor of...
September 17, 2009 —
Airgas Announces Redemption of 6.25% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2014
RADNOR, PA - September 11, 2009 -- Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG) today announced it has elected to redeem all of its $150 million 6.25% Senior Subordinated Notes that are due July 15, 2014. The notes will be redeemed in full on October 13, 2009, at a price of 103.125%.
August 24, 2009 —
Airgas Presents Sandra Fowler-Hurt with Annual Scott Melman Award
August 18, 2009, RADNOR, Pa.-- Airgas, Inc. (NYSE:ARG), today presented its ninth annual Scott Melman Award to Sandra Fowler-Hurt, Gas Operations Division vice president, for her outstanding leadership in the pursuit of excellence. The annual award is named for Scott M. Melman, former chief financial officer of Airgas, Inc., who died in 2001. According to the award's inscription, it honors "Airgas employees who exhibit the qualities we remember in Scott M. Melman: Professionalism,...
August 21, 2009 —
Airgas and Nuvera Announce Marketing Agreement to Provide Hydrogen to Power Fuel Cell Material Handling Equipment
RADNOR, PA and BILLERICA, MA - August 17, 2009 - Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG) and Nuvera Fuel Cells, Inc., today jointly announced a five-year marketing, sales, and service agreement to provide PowerTap(TM) hydrogen generators and stations to the North American material handling market. Under the agreement, Nuvera will manufacture the PowerTap systems and Airgas will provide distribution, installation, monitoring and maintenance of the equipment, as well as backup hydrogen, at customer sites.
July 29, 2009 —
Airgas Reports First Quarter EPS of $0.66
o Sales down 12%, same-store sales down 17% o Effective expense reductions mitigate impact of sales decline; operating margin of 11.0% o Diluted EPS of $0.66, down 19%, consistent with Company guidance o Adjusted cash from operations* of $183 million up 31%, free cash flow* of $119 million up 106% o Second quarter diluted EPS guidance of $0.64 to $0.69; full-year $2.65 to $2.85
July 28, 2009 —
Airgas Names Ron Stark Sr. Vice President - Sales and Marketing
RADNOR, PA - July 22, 2009 - Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG), today announced that Ronald J. Stark has been named senior vice president - sales and marketing, reporting to Mike Molinini, Airgas executive vice president and chief operating officer. Stark has served as president of Airgas North Central, one of 12 regional companies that make up Airgas' distribution business, since he joined Airgas in 2003.