“Praxair supplies more than gases to our customers; we provide them advanced applications technologies that enhance productivity, improve quality, reduce costs and implement environmentally friendly options.” said Ray Roberge, senior vice president and chief technology officer, Praxair Inc. “In India we have a growing team of engineers and scientists with expertise in understanding and meeting the requirements of our customers’ processes. This center will significantly boost our capabilities in India and also be a key part of our global technology organization.”
“Praxair India is experiencing strong growth, thanks to our customer base across various industries. The new R&D center shall strengthen our customer focus and develop indigenous technology specific to the challenges and needs of our customers in India,” said Asit Gangopadhyay, Managing Director, Praxair India.
About Praxair India
Praxair India is India’s largest industrial gases supplier. With 35 locations across the country employing more than 500 people, Praxair India serves varied industry segments including steel, refineries, petrochemicals, glass, automobile, shipbuilding and healthcare.
About Praxair, Inc.
Praxair, Inc. is the largest industrial gases company in North and South America, and one of the largest worldwide, with 2010 sales of $10 billion. The company produces, sells and distributes atmospheric, process and specialty gases, and high-performance surface coatings. Praxair products, services and technologies are making the planet more productive by bringing efficiency and environmental benefits to a wide variety of industries, including aerospace, chemicals, food and beverage, electronics, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, metals and others. More information on Praxair is available on the Internet at www.praxair.com.
