Air Products Opens Asia Food Technology Center in Thailand
February 26 2008 - 3:00PM
PR Newswire (US)
A Center of Excellence Providing Asian Food Customers with
Innovations and Technical Expertise LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., Feb. 26
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Air Products (NYSE:APD), a pioneer of
cryogenic food freezing and chilling technologies, today announced
the grand opening of its Asia Food Technology Center at the
Thailand Science Park in Bangkok. The Center has been established
to provide innovative solutions and technical expertise to support
the ever-increasing demands from the growing Asian food market. By
strategically locating its Asia Food Technology Center in Thailand,
one of the world's leading food processing markets, Air Products
can now work even closer to its Asian customers, to drive forward
new food processing innovations. Air Products is also able to
leverage cutting-edge microbiological and food science research
capabilities within the Thailand Science Park and nearby
universities. "Our investment in the Asia Food Technology Center
underscores the company's commitment to Asia and to the food
processing market. To put our focus on where the market is, the
Center enables Air Products to respond more quickly to the changing
needs of our food customers, in which time-to-market and
innovations are critical for their success," said Ivo Bols, vice
president and general manager of Merchant Gases, Air Products Asia.
On showcase at the center is a broad selection of Air Products'
Freshline(TM) food preservation solutions which maintain the
quality and freshness of foods. The Center also includes other
facilities such as a laboratory kitchen and a cold storage room.
The set up enables Air Products to work with customers to develop
innovations and resolve issues which relate to maintaining high
quality and freshness of a wide variety of food products. It also
houses a state of the art training center, and is envisaged to be a
Center of Excellence to serve food customers throughout the Asian
region. "Air Products has been serving the food industry globally
for over 40 years. The food processing sector in Asia requires the
support of unmatched industry experience, expertise and technical
excellence to keep pace with its dynamic growth. By establishing
its new Food Technology Center in Asia, Air Products has
significantly enhanced its position as the premier food solutions
provider to the food industry," said Dr. Terrence Yee, regional
director of applications, Air Products Asia. The Asia Food
Technology Center is integrated into the Air Products Global
Advanced Technology network, complementing existing technical
facilities in North America and Europe. Air Products (NYSE:APD)
serves customers in industrial, energy, technology and healthcare
markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases,
process and specialty gases, performance materials, and equipment
and services. 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. Air Products has annual
revenues of $10 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and
22,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit
http://www.airproducts.com/. ***NOTE: This release may contain
forward-looking statements. Actual results could vary materially,
due to changes in current expectations. DATASOURCE: Air Products
CONTACT: Media, (Asia) Jessica Cheng, (+852) 2863-0585, or (U.S.)
Art George, +1-610-481-1340, ; or Investors, Nelson Squires,
+1-610-481-7461, , all of Air Products Web site:
http://www.airproducts.com/
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