SHANGHAI, May 12, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 11, Air Liquide China was recognized as an "Outstanding Service Provider to China Chemical Parks" at the 2017 China Chemical Industry Park and Industrial Development Forum held in Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province. As the only industrial gas provider among the 10 awarded enterprises, Air Liquide China was especially acknowledged for its advanced gas solutions, reliable services and sense of responsibility.
Organized by the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation ("CPCIF"), a non-governmental, non-profitable petroleum and chemical industry organization, the award spotlights exemplary enterprises that have made outstanding contributions to chemical parks in China.
With a company history spanning more than 100 years, Air Liquide is now the world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health. In China, the company seeks to meet today's business challenges by focusing on the energy, environment, high technology, and healthcare sectors. With dedicated support from its professional teams, Air Liquide China is committed to providing reliable services and value-added solutions to its customers while fulfilling its role as a responsible corporate citizen.
Regarding the new award, Marcelo Fioranelli, Air Liquide Greater China Cluster Vice President, commented: "We're pleased to see that our customer-centric strategy is recognized and valued by the parks in which we operate. We remain committed to serving our customers while sustainably developing the parks."
The 2017 China Chemical Industry Park and Industrial Development Forum was organized by CPCIF, with support from the Department of Raw Materials, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the Ningbo Municipal People's Government. Following the theme of "Intelligent Parks and Green Development", the forum focused on the transformation and "green" and "sustainable development" of the petrochemical and chemical industry.
Air Liquide in China
operates nearly 90 plants and employs more than 4,000 employees today. With a strong presence in the key coastal industrial areas, Air Liquide China is now expanding into the center, south and west. Its main business activities include industrial and medical gas operations, Engineering & Construction (designing, manufacturing and installing air separation units/hydrogen facilities), as well as innovation activities.
Air Liquide Group
The world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 80 countries with approximately 67,000 employees and serves more than 3 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter and energy. They embody Air Liquide's scientific territory and have been at the core of the company's activities since its creation in 1902.
Air Liquide's ambition is to lead its industry, deliver long term performance and contribute to sustainability. The company's customer-centric transformation strategy aims at profitable growth over the long term. It relies on operational excellence, selective investments, open innovation and a network organization implemented by the Group worldwide. Through the commitment and inventiveness of its people, Air Liquide leverages energy and environment transition, changes in healthcare and digitization, and delivers greater value to all its stakeholders.
Air Liquide's revenue amounted to EUR18.1 billion in 2016 and its solutions that protect life and the environment represented more than 40% of sales. Air Liquide is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange (compartment A) and belongs to the CAC 40, EURO STOXX 50 and FTSE4Good indexes.
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