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Airgas Names Andy Cichocki Division President; Steve Marinelli President of Airgas National Welders |
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Airgas Names Andy Cichocki Division President; Steve Marinelli President of Airgas National Welders
RADNOR, PA – July 16, 2008 – Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG) today announced that Andy Cichocki has been named a division president of Airgas and Steve Marinelli has been promoted to succeed Cichocki as president of Airgas National Welders, a former Airgas joint venture partner which became a wholly owned subsidiary of Airgas a year ago.
Cichocki’s division includes Airgas Carbonic, Airgas Dry Ice and Airgas National Welders. The move is part of the planned retirement transition for Ted Schulte, current division president of Airgas Gas Operations who will continue to direct Airgas Specialty Products, Airgas Nitrous Oxide and the newly formed Airgas Refrigerants until his retirement in the summer of 2009.
“Ted’s dedication and focus has helped Airgas become a leader in the CO2 business,” said Mike Molinini, chief operating officer for Airgas. “The solid foundation he has helped to build in our Gas Operations Division will contribute to much future success for Airgas.”
Cichocki has served as president of Airgas National Welders and Airgas’ joint venture National Welders, based in Charlotte, NC, since 2003. Prior to that, he served in key corporate roles for Airgas, including senior vice president of human resources, senior vice president of business operations and planning, and 10 years as vice president of corporate development.
“Andy has demonstrated dynamic leadership skills throughout his career at Airgas,” Molinini continued. “His promotion to division president will allow Airgas to tap more of his 20 plus years’ experience in industrial gas distribution.”
Molinini also noted the promotion of Steve Marinelli to succeed Cichocki as president of Airgas National Welders. Marinelli began his career with National Welders in 1980 as a store manager in Asheville, NC. He has served as district manager, regional manager and director of marketing before being promoted to vice president of marketing in 2000.
“Steve has proven management and leadership skills, as demonstrated throughout his distinguished career at National Welders,” said Andy Cichocki. “Steve is well respected within the industry and within Airgas National Welders for his progressive leadership style and his teamwork approach.”
About Airgas, Inc.
Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG), through its subsidiaries, is the largest U.S. distributor of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, and hardgoods, such as welding equipment and supplies. Airgas is also one of the largest U.S. distributors of safety products, the largest U.S. producer of nitrous oxide and dry ice, the largest liquid carbon dioxide producer in the Southeast, and a leading distributor of process chemicals, refrigerants, and ammonia products. More than 14,000 employees work in over 1,100 locations, including branches, retail stores, gas fill plants, specialty gas labs, production facilities and distribution centers. Airgas also distributes its products and services through eBusiness, catalog and telesales channels. Its national scale and strong local presence offer a competitive edge to its diversified customer base. For more information, please visit www.airgas.com.
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