Praxair Starts up Air Separation Plant in Peru
Praxair Starts up Air Separation Plant in Peru
DANBURY, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Praxair Peru, a subsidiary of Praxair, Inc. (NYS: PX) , has started up a new air separation unit (ASU) to expand Praxair's supply of industrial gases to one of the largest producers of zinc in the world, in Lima, Peru. The ASU will supply additional capacity to meet the demand of one of the fastest growing economies in South America.
The new plant utilizes the latest energy efficient technology and has a production capacity of approximately 300 tons per day of oxygen, nitrogen and argon. The ASU will generate gaseous oxygen for the refinery and liquefied industrial gases to meet growing demand in the region. The plant will serve the food and beverage, metal fabrication, healthcare, and chemical segments, increasing Praxair's production and distribution capabilities in the region.
"Praxair is providing a cost and energy-efficient plant to support customer expectations. We have built a strong commercial relationship with the customer based on our innovative approach and the efficiency and reliability of our product supply capabilities," said Domingos Bulus, president of Praxair White Martins. "This plant further strengthens Praxair's strong presence in the Peruvian Coast."
About Praxair Peru
Praxair has been in operation in Peru since 1996 and is the leader in industrial gases, providing atmospheric, medical and specialty gases nationwide. Praxair Peru is strategically located and provides supply through 15 plants and 8 branches, ensuring a reliability to customers throughout the country.
About Praxair, Inc.
Praxair Inc. is the largest industrial gases company in North and South America, and one of the largest worldwide, with 2011 sales of $11 billion. The company produces, sells and distributes atmospheric, process and specialty gases, and high-performance surface coatings. Praxair products, services and technologies are making our planet more productive by bringing efficiency and environmental benefits to a wide variety of industries, including aerospace, chemicals, food and beverage, electronics, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, metals and others. More information on Praxair is available on the Internet at www.praxair.com.
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