Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. APD

NYSE Process industries USD

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. is a world-leading industrial gases and chemicals company. The company primarily produces and sells atmospheric gases (such as oxygen, nitrogen, and argon), process and specialty gases, and related equipment to a diverse range of industries. Its business model involves operating through long-term on-site supply contracts with large industrial customers, as well as merchant sales of gases and equipment to smaller customers across various sectors. Air Products serves customers globally in industries including refining, chemicals, metals, electronics, manufacturing, and food processing, providing essential gases for production processes, environmental applications, and product enhancement. The company operates through regional segments including the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, with a significant portion of its business coming from large-scale industrial gas projects and supply agreements.