About Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD)

Company Description:

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., often referred to simply as Air Products, specializes in the production of atmospheric and process gases, as well as the provision of related equipment. The company operates through various segments, including Industrial Gases—Americas, Industrial Gases—EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa), Industrial Gases—Asia, and Corporate and other.

Founded in 1940 by Leonard Parker Pool, Air Products has grown to become a leading global industrial gases company. It is headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States.

Main Product(s):

Air Products primarily supplies essential industrial gases, including oxygen, nitrogen, argon, hydrogen, and helium. It also provides a range of related equipment and services for the manufacturing, processing, and transportation of these gases.

Short History of Air Products and Chemicals, Inc:

• 1940 – Founded by Leonard Parker Pool in Detroit, Michigan.
• 1960s – Expanded globally, starting with offices in Europe and Japan.
• 1986 – Became a Fortune 500 company.
• 1992 – Launched “Hydrogen for Mobility” solutions.
• 2007 – Started the world's first hydrogen-powered bus and refueling station project in London.
• 2018 – Announced a joint venture for a $11.5 billion chemical complex in Saudi Arabia.
• 2021 – Advanced into the hydrogen fuel cell market, enhancing the green energy sector.