LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa.,
Nov. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr.
Yu-Nan Liu of Air Products (NYSE:
APD) was joined by family, colleagues and the company chairman last
night at a dinner honoring him as this year's recipient of the
Chairman's Award of Excellence.
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer John McGlade noted that as technical director,
LNG, for Air Products, Dr. Liu has been influential in the
development of 55 LNG (liquefied natural gas) production trains at
plants around the world. He is named on four patents, has authored
over 20 publications and is recognized by the industry as one of
the world's premier LNG technical experts.
"Yu-Nan's creativity and technical ability have significantly
contributed to Air Products as the premier supplier of cryogenic
natural gas liquefaction technology and equipment," said McGlade.
"Yu-Nan's reputation precedes him, and in a conservative industry,
he makes customers feel comfortable accepting new technology. I
want to thank him for his contributions to Air Products for over 35
years."
The Chairman's Award for Excellence was established in 1988 to
honor significant contributions of employees towards the
realization of corporate goals. Winners are selected by the
chairman based on nominations proposed by a committee comprised of
senior company officials. Dr. Liu received $75,000 in cash and company stock, and was
presented with a sculpture symbolizing the technology for air
separation engraved with the Latin title "Caelum Aratro Findimus,"
translated as "To Cleave the Sky."
Dr. Liu and his wife Mary, live in Emmaus, Pa.
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 2011, Air Products had revenues of
$10.1 billion, operations in over 40
countries, and 18,900 employees around the globe. For more
information, visit www.airproducts.com.
SOURCE Air Products