APD Air Products and Chemicals Inc

LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., March 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Air Products has named John W. Marsland senior vice president, Supply Chain, and member of the company's Corporate Executive Committee, effective immediately. He has overall responsibility for Air Products' Global Engineering, Global Operations, Energy and Materials, and Continuous Improvement organizations. Marsland joined Air Products in 2002 as director-Business Development and subsequently was named vice president, Corporate Development Office. In 2005 Marsland was appointed vice president and general manager, Global Healthcare, and in 2006 he assumed overall responsibility for the global healthcare business. Most recently, he was vice president and general manager of Global Liquid Bulk, Generated Gases and Helium. Prior to joining Air Products, Marsland was employed by The Stanley Works and GE, where he held positions in financial planning and analysis, mergers and acquisitions, corporate audit, treasury and global supply chain. Marsland graduated from Babson College in 1988 with a B.S. degree in finance and investments. A complete biography and downloadable photo are available in Air Products' online Press Room at http://www.airproducts.com/PressRoom/Biographies/ExecutiveBiographies.htm#M. Air Products 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. In fiscal 2009, Air Products had revenues of $8.3 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and 18,900 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 Inquiries, Debbie Bauer, +1-610-481-8061,bauerda@airproducts.com; Investors, Nelson Squires, +1-610-481-7461,squirenj@airproducts.com Web Site: http://www.airproducts.com/

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