Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG)

259 N. Radnor-Chester Rd., Ste. 100
Radnor, PA 19087-5283 (Map)
Phone: 610-687-5253
Fax: 610-687-1052
Toll Free: 800-255-2165
http://www.airgas.com

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Overview

Airgas has floated to the top of the industrial gas distribution industry by buying more than 400 companies since its founding in 1986. The company's North American network of more than 1,100 locations includes retail stores, gas fill plants, specialty gas labs, production facilities, and distribution centers. Airgas distributes argon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, and a variety of medical and specialty gases, as well as dry ice and protective equipment (hard hats, goggles). Its gases production unit operates air-separation plants that produce oxygen, nitrogen, and argon. The company also sells welding machines and produces acetylene and nitrous oxide. Founder and CEO Peter McCausland and his wife control 20% of Airgas.

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Company Type Public (NYSE: ARG)
Fiscal Year-End March
2011 Sales (mil.) £2,651.6
1-Year Sales Growth 10.0%
2011 Net Income (mil.) £155.8
1-Year Net Income Growth 27.2%
2011 Employees 14,000
1-Year Employee Growth 0.0%
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Key people and executives for Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG)

Chairman and CEO Peter McCausland
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EVP and COO Michael L. (Mike) Molinini
SVP and CFO Robert M. (Bob) McLaughlin
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