Starting new Air Separation Plant in Shizuoka

JAPAN AIR GASES reinforces its position in Shizuoka region
by starting a new Air Separation Plant [Nov. 20, 2008]

Air Liquide Japan Ltd., Japan Air Gases Co. is pleased to announce that it has completed construction of Shizuoka Plant, a new gas production plant in Yoshida-cho, Haibara-gun, Shizuoka prefecture.

The new air separation plant, built by Air Liquide Engineering Japan (Kako-gun, Hyogo prefecture) with its proprietary technologies, will contribute to further reinforcement of our gas production network with about 20 large plants and about 120 on-site units that cover all over Japan. This is the first liquid air gas production plant in Shizuoka. It will enable more efficient and stable gas supply to our customers in Shizuoka and Chubu area where the gas demand is increasing, particularly in the automotive and electronics industries.

Following the completion of construction by the end of October, the new plant has started its commercial production for nearby customers and merchant customers in the region. Completion ceremony was held with concerned parties on November 19th.

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Present in 75 countries, Air Liquide is the world leader in industrial and medical gases and related services with 40,000 employees, and has been operating in Japan for more than 100 years. Japan Air Gases Ltd. was established in January 2003, on the purpose to integrate industrial and medical gas business of Air Liquide Japan, Ltd. (operation started in 1907) and Osaka Sanso Kogyo Ltd. (established in 1934), and became a 100% Air Liquide Group Company in March 2007. Japan Air Gases Ltd. and Air Liquide Japan, Ltd. were merged as of September 1st, 2007 with Air Liquide Japan Ltd. being the remaining Company. As of the same date, Air Liquide Japan Ltd. implements Internal Company System to keep continuity and autonomy of both business activities: Gas & Service and Engineering & Construction. Gas & Service activity are being conducted by Japan Air Gases Company of Air Liquide Japan Ltd. Engineering & Construction are being conducted by Air Liquide Engineering Japan Company (of Air Liquide Japan Ltd.)

Contact:
Toyoyama, Shun, Communication Dept., Japan Air Gases Company, Air Liquide Japan Ltd.
TEL:03-3536-2642 URL:http://www.japanairgases.co.jp/