Air Products to Showcase Industrial Gas-Based Technologies for Elastomer Manufacturing at International Elastomer Conference

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Oct 05, 2015, 10:57 ET

LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., Oct. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Products (NYSE: APD) will showcase its range of PolarFit^® Cryogenic Solutions for elastomer manufacturing at the International Elastomer Conference (Rubber Expo) in Cleveland, Ohio, from October 12-15. As a recognized leader in cryogenic technology applications, Air Products provides liquid nitrogen-based technologies that can help elastomer manufacturers lower costs and increase productivity in their deflashing, cryogenic grinding, process cooling, and inerting applications.

Conference attendees are invited to stop by Air Products booth 146 to speak with one of the company's industry specialists about their specific process challenges. With decades of experience and technical know-how, Air Products can work with customers to analyze and understand their entire process and recommend industrial gas-based technologies and process improvement solutions that can help optimize gas use, improve product quality, and reduce costs.

Air Products also offers solutions that can help elastomer manufacturers grind more effectively and efficiently, particularly heat-sensitive or difficult-to-mill materials. With trial facilities located in Allentown, Pa., the company can run a customer's product on production-scale equipment to help determine the feasibility of using cryogenics in their process and help quantify the benefits versus the cost.

To learn more about Air Products' PolarFit Cryogenic Solutions for the elastomer industry or the company's range of industrial gases—which are available in a variety of supply options to match the requirements of every size customer efficiently and cost-effectively—call 800-654-4567, email [email protected], or visit www.airproducts.com/rubber.

About Air Products
Air Products (NYSE:APD) is a leading industrial gases company. For nearly 75 years, the company has provided atmospheric, process and specialty gases, and related equipment to manufacturing markets including metals, food and beverage, refining and petrochemical, and natural gas liquefaction. Air Products' materials technologies segment serves the semiconductor, polyurethanes, cleaning and coatings, and adhesives industries. Over 20,000 employees in 50 countries are working to make Air Products the world's safest and best performing industrial gases company, providing sustainable offerings and excellent service to all customers. In fiscal 2014, Air Products had sales of $10.4 billion and was ranked number 276 on the Fortune 500 annual list of public companies. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.

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