The largest U.S. distributor of packaged gases and welding hardgoods … with a national footprint … and a strong business mix …		Industrial gases: • Nearly 4 million cylinders supporting our customers’ needs. • 130 cylinder fill plants nationwide. • Complete line of bulk gases, storage tanks, related equipment, and logistics capabilities. • 15 acetylene manufacturing facilities. • Gas applications specialists with in-depth experience in diverse industries. Specialty gases: • Largest U.S. network of specialty gas labs, with 6 specialty gas facilities (“A” labs) and 27 regional labs. • Products include research-grade, ultra-high purity and specialty-blend gases. • Applications in research, biotechnical, calibration and emission monitoring. • Distributor of related specialty gases equipment. Medical gases: • A leading U.S. distributor of medical gases, with more than $100 million in annual sales. • Combined strength of 30 Puritan Medical Products branches, focused on medical gases, and more than 550 Airgas branches, serving healthcare customers nationwide. • Products include bulk liquid therapy oxygen, nitrous oxide, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, breathing air, laser surgery mixtures, blood gas mixtures, lung diffusion mixtures, sterile mixtures, refrigerants, and a wide array of calibration mixtures. • Leading producer of nitrous oxide. Cylinder and small-bulk gases include   Nitrogen Acetylene Oxygen Carbon dioxide Argon Nitrous oxide Helium Hydrogen Dry Ice: • Leading U.S. producer of dry ice for customers in food processing, food service, pharmaceutical, and biotech industries. • Largest wholesale distributor of dry ice to grocery and other retail outlets nationwide. Rental of:   Gas cylinders Cryogenic liquid containers Bulk tanks Related regulation and mixing equipment Welding equipment Hardgoods: • Nearly $600 million in sales of welding hardgoods, tools and abrasives. • Five distribution centers operate to streamline supply chain to Airgas branches and customers. • Major distributor for leading welding hardgoods brands, with national buying power. • Radnor private-label products in welding hardgoods and safety products, generating nearly $50 million in sales annually. Safety Products: • Nearly $250 million in annual sales as one of the largest safety product distributors in the U.S. • Distributing more than 30,000 products, all with same-day shipping, through catalog, eBusiness and telesales channels. • Safety specialists integrated with national network to meet all our customers’ safety needs. • Major distributor of leading brands of personal safety equipment and products, including bodywear, eyewear, footwear, respiratory protection, environmental protection and work safety products. • Major distributor of leading brands of personal safety equipment and products, including bodywear, eyewear, footwear, respiratory protection, environmental protection and work safety products. Services:   Integrated Distribution – Our national footprint, product range and in-depth industry knowledge help customers make their purchasing process more efficient and cost effective. SARA – Strategic Account Resource Allocation – a comprehensive review of the delivery, handling, storage and technical support a customer needs. LESS – Laboratory Equipment System Survey – A comprehensive survey to outline all gas and equipment requirements at multiple laboratory sites. AIM – Airgas Inventory Management – an integrated cylinder utilization system that gives customers improved scheduling, accountability, reporting, and cost control. Applications Training – Airgas professionals assist customers with specific gas applications and training. Compliance Management – Safety and regulatory compliance professionals assist customers in reviewing compliance issues.