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Air Products to Feature Nitrogen and Oxygen Supply Systems for Laser Assist Gas at LME 2016

LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., April 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Products (NYSE: APD) understands that a reliable assist gas supply is critical to keep a laser cutting operation running without interruption. For this reason, the company offers a full spectrum of nitrogen and oxygen assist gas systems, which the company will feature at the Lasers for Manufacturing Event (LME) 2016 in Atlanta from April 26-27.

Laser operators are invited to stop by Air Products booth 334 to speak with a knowledgeable representative about which of the company's flexible assist gas system options is right for their particular operation. Whether a single laser shop with one shift or a multiple laser cutting operation running 24x7, Air Products can fit customers with the optimum system to meet their volume, purity and pressure requirements. With the right supply system, customers can improve efficiency and lower costs by eliminating costly downtime caused by gas flow and pressure limitations.

Air Products brings over 75 years of industrial gas experience with a unique understanding of cutting and welding requirements. For more information about Air Products' nitrogen and oxygen supply options for laser assist gas, call 800-654-4567 or visit www.airproducts.com/cutting.

About Air Products
Air Products (NYSE:APD) is a world-leading Industrial Gases company celebrating 75 years of operation. The company's core Industrial Gases business provides atmospheric and process gases and related equipment to manufacturing markets, including refining and petrochemical, metals, electronics, and food and beverage. Air Products is also the world's leading supplier of liquefied natural gas process technology and equipment. The company's Materials Technologies business serves the semiconductor, polyurethanes, cleaning and coatings, and adhesives industries.

The company had fiscal 2015 sales of $9.9 billion and was ranked number 284 on the Fortune 500 annual list of public companies. Approximately 20,000 employees in 50 countries strive to make Air Products the world's safest and best performing Industrial Gases company, providing sustainable offerings and excellent service to all customers. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.

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For further information: Debbie Bauer, (610) 481-8061, bauerda@airproducts.com;Simon Moore, (610) 481-7461, mooresr@airproducts.com