SHANGHAI, May 18 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Praxair China supplies helium to the airship for the monitoring system used at the Shanghai Expo.
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The airship carries high definition video camera, infrared camera, high-spectrum camera and meteorology monitor to serve for security and TV transmission etc. of the Shanghai Expo.
Praxair China is selected as the gas supplier for the Expo airship because of its quality helium, reliable supply and just-in-time service that meets the technical demand of the world-class airship.
"We take pride in supporting the Shanghai Expo with our helium gas", commented David Chow, president of Praxair China. "This not only provides us with another great opportunity of contribution to the grand event, but also has given us the full confidence in further growth on the airship segment as well as the helium market in China. "
About Praxair China
Praxair (China) Investment Co., Ltd. is a leading industrial gas provider in China. It is headquartered in Shanghai, has 19 wholly owned companies, 9 joint ventures and over 1300 employees in the country. More information on Praxair China is available on the Internet at http://www.praxair.cn
About Praxair
Praxair, Inc. (NYSE: PX) is the largest industrial gases company in North and South America, and one of the largest worldwide, with 2009 sales of $9 billion. The company produces, sells and distributes atmospheric, process and specialty gases, and high-performance surface coatings. Praxair products, services and technologies bring productivity 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 http://www.praxair.com .
