In downstream operations, you’re always looking for ways to improve efficiency, lower costs, increase safety and simplify regulatory compliance. But does that have to mean having separate vendors for safety supplies, EPA protocols, plant turnarounds, and maintenance, repair and operations (MRO)? ...More simplicity. More transparency. And more standardization. As one of the energy and chemicals industry’s leading single-source suppliers of all things gases, welding and safety, we can also help improve your organization on many levels, including: Consolidating business spending Inventory optimization Lowering consumable usage Boosting welding-process efficiency Regulatory and safety compliance Acting as a single point of accountability, we help simplify and standardize your operation by providing: Plant-turnaround efficiency Leading EPA protocols Emissions monitoring Application expertise   Process analysis and training Superior gas blends Supply-chain redundancies By reducing the number of suppliers and related costs, we help plants and refineries improve efficiency by: Monitoring global warming gas emissions Assisting with environmental compliance Assuring on-stream performance Managing multi-site accounts Discover what’s missing from your purchasing plan by going beyond product and price. ...Firms with supply chains that support innovation experience greater autonomy and higher year-over-year hard savings. Yet your procurement strategy is only as effective as your supply partners—and their ability to execute on your implementation goals.   ...

You need a smart buying partner that understands your production processes and has the applications, supply-chain and expertise to help you lower the cost per ton of the materials you produce. ...We offer objective recommendations based on years of expertise in the following areas: Process evaluations Equipment sourcing Custom heating and combustion equipment  Installation and training Ongoing service Plus, we offer an innovative multi-channel service model that gives you many ways to evolve and grow, with our: More than 1,100 locations nationwide Expert account managers Industry specialists Dedicated telesales teams Robust eProcurement platform Discover what’s missing from your smart buying strategy by going beyond product and price. Choose a procurement partner that can help you measure and monitor your business growth and savings, and make a difference in the future of your company....

You can count on our depth and breadth of products and services to help you meet boom-time productivity demands and exceed existing fleet needs.   ...Operating budgets drop as gas usage decreases and jobs are finished with a greater expediency and proficiency. It’s another way to help you incorporate efficiency and productivity enhancements into your processes. Using proven methods and tools for evaluating welding processes, we’ll show you how to become more efficient and reduce costs. ...

Supply availability and consistency are critical to your success. Effective partners are those who create and execute procurement strategies that keep your facilities and staff supplied with what they need to remain productive—learning and always moving forward.   ...Terms like engagement and alignment come into play. By delivering supply-chain strategies, vendor consolidation, economies of scale and reduced administrative functions, we enable you to create an environment where your staff knows it’s empowered—and appreciates you for it. ...Improve your procurement process, gain visibility and control of inventory, increase safety and productivity, and lower your overall costs. ...

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Every last detail matters for any serious brewer. Your facility and equipment are designed to avoid contamination. Trial and error led you to the right hops, barley, yeast and even water. ...An engineering focus is applied to optimize gas flow and eliminate leaks in the bulk and MicroBulk systems we install and help you maintain. ...Potential hazards include: Severe burns (i.e. wort-filled boots) Chemical burns Slip and fall Mechanical trauma Confined-space CO 2 -related asphyxiation Airgas can help you get all the resources and expertise you need to have the right safety protocols and procedures in place. ...

But you’re also facing significant pressures—to lower costs, increase positive outcomes, drive innovation and make new discoveries—while adhering to tighter regulations and working with less funding and decreased reimbursements. ...Adopt a smart, forward-thinking approach for your organization—with a trusted supplier that can help you innovate even with fewer resources, cut costs without sacrificing quality, streamline supply-chain complexity to improve organizational efficiencies and free up employees to focus on their specific goals. Airgas Healthcare, an Air Liquide company, serves a wide range of operations involved in healthcare and life sciences, including: Medical Centers: Acute Care, Hospitals, Surgery Centers and Emergency Medical Services Life Sciences: Pharmaceutical, Biotech and Life Science R&D Professional Practices: Medical, Dental and Veterinarian Long-term Care: Nursing Homes and Home Healthcare Labs: Analytical, Commercial, Life Sciences and Universities   Rely on service that connects, consults and completes With a nationwide network of local experts and branches, we are your single-source supplier for medical and specialty gases, gas systems and cryogenic equipment. ...Airgas offers:   Medical-grade gases: Oxygen, USP Liquid oxygen, USP Nitrogen, NF Liquid nitrogen, NF Nitrous oxide, USP Laser mixes Specialty gases Compressed air, USP Helium, USP Drug/Device gas mixtures Laboratory and specialty gases: Liquid nitrogen Liquid carbon dioxide Helium Pure hydrocarbons Hydrocarbon blends NIST-traceable calibration standards EPA protocol standards Refrigerants Electronic-grade gases Halocarbons Process chemicals Laser mixes High-tolerance specialty gas mixtures Gas-related equipment and services: Cylinders (available in a wide variety of sizes) MicroBulk delivery Bulk delivery Dry ice Walk-O 2 -Bout® portable cylinders Medical gas regulators Emergency oxygen equipment Carts, stands and wall mounts Hoses Connectors, nuts and nipples Safety products Oxygen therapy equipment Sodalime Medical gas piping and manifolds Turnkey cryogenic solutions By consolidating vendors into one trusted partner you can: Streamline billing and invoicing Minimize supply risks by relying on a partner with national resources Boost efficiencies by simplifying supply-chain management Stabilize and standardize supply and delivery Find the right products and the right solutions—at the right time An unrivaled national network of more than 1,100 locations, expert account managers, industry specialists, a dedicated telesales team and a robust eProcurement platform can help you find the right gases, the right equipment and the right end-to-end supply-chain solution to meet your needs....

Achieving even incremental innovation today depends on more than just well-designed labs and talented staff. It requires optimal efficiency and the ability to monitor progress, inventory and costs. ...It also means we can evaluate your spend and usage, and audit your gas system to optimize effective spend and standardize supply management.  ...Learn More Supply Chain Solutions Get visibility, control and savings Are you ready? Improve your procurement process, gain visibility and control of inventory, increase safety and productivity, and lower your overall costs. ...

Turn to us to address some of your most critical needs in grow-out, processing, distribution and more, including: Liquid CO 2 , nitrogen, oxygen, dry ice Custom freezing and chilling equipment Welding equipment, gases and supplies Maintenance and repairs supplies Safety products and services Full line of refrigerants, ammonia, R744 (CO 2 ) Propane for forklifts and heating All our offerings are backed by local support and national resources. ...Bringing crops and livestock to market quickly, efficiently and for the lowest possible cost means more profit for you. ...We provide bulk cryogenics—liquid nitrogen or carbon dioxide—with tanks sized for best overall economy, hygienically designed cryogenic freezers and chillers, piping engineered for your process and budget, and exhaust systems engineered to maximize efficiency and ensure safety. ...