Praxair, Inc. (NYSE: PX)
Danbury, CT 06810-5113 (Map) Phone: 203-837-2000
Fax: 203-837-2001
Toll Free: 800-772-9247
http://www.praxair.com
Overview
At Praxair, doing business is always a gas. The company produces and sells atmospheric gases (oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and others) as well as process and specialty gases (CO2, helium, and hydrogen) for the chemicals, food and beverage, semiconductor, and health care industries. Depending on a client company's gas needs, Praxair can build an on-site gas plant or provide gases by the cylinder. The company's Praxair Surface Technologies subsidiary supplies high-temperature and corrosion-resistant metallic, ceramic, and powder coatings mainly to the aircraft, plastics, and primary metals industries. Praxair Healthcare Services supplies hospitals and the medical homecare industry.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Praxair, Inc. (NYSE: PX)
| Company Type | Public (NYSE: PX) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2007 Sales (mil.) | £4,707.6 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 13.0% |
| 2007 Net Income (mil.) | £589.3 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | 19.1% |
| 2007 Employees | 27,992 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | 3.5% |
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Key people and executives for Praxair, Inc. (NYSE: PX)
| Chairman and CEO | Stephen F. (Steve) Angel (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| EVP and CFO | James S. (Jim) Sawyer Connect to this executive |
| SVP | Robert S. (Bob) Vruggink Connect to this executive |
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- #278 in FORTUNE 500
- S&P 500
- #345 in FT Global 500
