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| Developed
by Rob
Shock,
director
of specialty
gas automation,
AcuGrav™
computerized
filling
systems
help Airgas
provide
greater
accuracy,
precision
and consistency
for specialty
gas mixtures. |
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Since the late 1990s, Airgas has
expanded into higher-growth areas,
including safety products, bulk,
medical and specialty gases. In
fiscal 2004, we began strengthening
one of the country’s largest specialty
gas infrastructures, which includes
six national laboratories supporting
45 regional labs. Nearly half
of our labs are certified to the
ISO 9001:2000 quality standard.
We
also introduced breakthrough technologies
like our AcuGrav™ computerized
filling systems, which provide
greater accuracy, precision and
consistency for specialty gas
mixtures.
Medical has been one of the brightest
growth niches, achieving 8% growth
for the past three years. At year-end,
we formed Airgas Puritan Medical
divisions in each regional company
to combine the dedicated focus
and heritage of our Puritan Medical
business acquired in 2000 with
the strength and reach of our
Airgas regional companies.
These strategic niches complement
our core business and give Airgas
a broader foundation for future
growth. |
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