Air Liquide is the world leader in gases for industry, health and the environment, and is present in over 75 countries with 42,300 employees. Oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen and rare gases have been at the core of Air Liquide’s activities since its creation in 1902. Using these molecules, Air Liquide continuously reinvents its business, anticipating the needs of current and future markets. The Group innovates to enable progress to achieve dynamic growth and a consistent performance.

Air Liquide explores the best that air can offer to preserve life, staying true to its sustainable development approach. In 2009, the Group’s revenues amounted to €12 billion, of which almost 80% were earned outside France.

R&D relies on 8 research centers located in France, Germany, the United States and Japan. Innovation is one of Air Liquide’s fundamental values. Within the Group, 1,000 researchers of 30 nationalities join their talents to develop the innovations of the future in 3 main axes: healthier life, communicating world and sustainable environment.