LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa.,
Aug. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Air
Products (NYSE: APD) has appointed Nelson
Squires vice president, North America Merchant Gases. He is
responsible for the growth and profitability of the company's
Merchant Gases business in the U.S. and Canada.
Squires joined Air Products in 1989 as a sales engineer and
subsequently held management positions within the Electronics
group. From 2001-2003 Squires managed the alliances and
acquisitions program for Electronics, helping to implement its
aggressive growth plans. He became a general sales manager for
North America Gases in 2003, responsible for all merchant gas and
liquid bulk selling activities in the region, and most recently
held the position of director, Investor Relations. Squires received
a bachelor's degree from Wake Forest
University in 1983 and served as an officer in the U.S. Army
from 1983-1987.
A complete biography and downloadable photo is available in Air
Products' online Press Room at
www.airproducts.com/PressRoom/Biographies/ExecutiveBiographies.htm#S.
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. 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 www.airproducts.com.
***NOTE: This release may contain forward-looking statements.
Actual results could vary materially, due to changes in current
expectations.
SOURCE Air Products
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