Praxair

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Praxair, Inc. is a Fortune 1000 company founded in 1907. It is headquartered in Danbury, Connecticut. They are a provider of specialty gases.

The company also provides aircraft engine and airframe component overhaul services, and manufactures electric arc, plasma, and oxygen fuel spray equipment, as well as arc and flame wire equipment used in wear resistant coatings. It serves various industries, including healthcare and petroleum refining; computer-chip manufacturing and beverage carbonation; fiber-optics and steel making; and aerospace, chemicals, and water treatment. Dennis Reilley became chairman and chief executive officer of Praxair in 2000, and will be until 2007. Steve Angel will take over as CEO on January 1, 2007. <ref>Yahoo. 9 Aug. 2006 [1]</ref>

With 27,000 employees and operations in 40 countries Praxair, Inc. (NYSE:PX) is a global, Fortune 300 company that supplies atmospheric, process and specialty gases, high-performance coatings, and related services and technologies. <ref>www.praxair.com</ref>