Airgas Awarded with Top Three Supplier Awards by Eastman Chemical Company
August 10 2015 - 04:30PM
Business Wire
Company Recognized for Supplier Excellence,
Innovation, and Sustainability Efforts in 2014
Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG), one of the nation’s leading suppliers
of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, and related products,
today announced that it has been recognized by Eastman Chemical
Company, a Tennessee-based global specialty chemical company, with
three awards for achievement in 2014: the Supplier Excellence
Award, the Innovation Award, and the Sustainability Award. Airgas
is the only Eastman supplier to have earned all three awards this
year.
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Eastman presents Airgas with awards at
Airgas' headquarters in Radnor, PA on August 6. (Photo: Business
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Airgas was selected from Eastman’s more than 6,500 global
suppliers to receive the recognition for consistently delivering
high quality products and services and demonstrating proven
dedication to strengthening Eastman’s efficiencies, competitive
advantage, and sustainability improvements.
Airgas, through its Kingsport, TN facility and Mid America
distribution region, supplies Eastman with a wide range of
industrial, specialty, and bulk gases as well as hardgoods related
to welding and cutting. Airgas products are used at several of
Eastman’s manufacturing sites throughout the U.S., and applications
include scientific testing, maintenance, process component
fabrication, and instrument calibration.
“Of Eastman’s thousands of suppliers from around the world, we
are proud to recognize Airgas, particularly its Mid America region,
as a top-tier supplier by presenting them with our ‘trifecta’ of
prestigious awards,” said Willie Frye, Global Sourcing Manager for
Eastman. “The Eastman and Airgas cultures uphold many of the same
values, including safety, customer service, sustainability, and
innovation; and for this reason we have enjoyed more than 15 years
of very successful relationship. Airgas is truly a valued supplier
and we congratulate them on this achievement.”
“We are honored to receive all three of Eastman’s supplier
awards for 2014,” said Airgas President and Chief Executive Officer
Michael L. Molinini. “Airgas defines success as helping customers
grow by providing excellent service and industry-leading expertise.
Our partnership with Eastman is a prime example of this success. We
thank Eastman for the recognition and look forward to our continued
partnership.”
Eastman’s Director of Global Indirect Procurement and Supply
Chain, Tina Davis, and Willie Frye presented Airgas management with
the awards during a ceremony on August 6 at the Airgas headquarters
in Radnor, PA.
About Airgas, Inc.
Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG), through its subsidiaries, is one of
the nation’s leading suppliers of industrial, medical and specialty
gases, and hardgoods, such as welding equipment and related
products. Airgas is a leading U.S. producer of atmospheric gases
with 16 air separation plants, a leading producer of carbon
dioxide, dry ice, and nitrous oxide, one of the largest U.S.
suppliers of safety products, and a leading U.S. supplier of
refrigerants, ammonia products, and process chemicals.
Approximately 17,000 associates work in more than 1,100 locations,
including branches, retail stores, gas fill plants, specialty gas
labs, production facilities and distribution centers. Airgas also
markets its products and services through e-Business, catalog and
telesales channels. Its national scale and strong local presence
offer a competitive edge to its diversified customer base. For more
information, please visit www.airgas.com.
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Airgas, Inc.Investor Contact:Joseph
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