2007'02.01.Thu
Praxair and Jiao Tong University Cooperate on Laser Welding Research for Shipbuilding Industry in China

March 22, 2006

SHANGHAI, March 22 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Praxair Asia today announced that it has donated a lasing gases supply system, valued at more than RMB80,000, to the Laser Processing Lab of Shanghai Jiao Tong University. The laser-processing lab is a part of a joint research program funded by the Chinese and German governments. The lab will develop advanced hybrid laser welding processes for the shipbuilding industry in China. Praxair, a proven leader of welding gases applications, will supply high-purity and shielding gases and technical support in process optimisation. Distribution of lasing gases requires advanced technology and high-purity piping systems, and Praxair will provide the high-purity carbon dioxide, nitrogen, helium, and ensure the gases will reach the resonator without contamination from the atmosphere. "Praxair is very pleased to support research on welding for shipbuilding, particularly at a top-quality institution like Shanghai Jiao Tong University," said Dr. Kevin Albaugh, director of Praxair Asia's R&D Center. "Collaborating with universities is an important part of our R&D approach. SJTU has top talents and facilities, and I believe we will have more opportunities to cooperate in many fields." Douglas Steyer, applications and market development director for Praxair Asia, commented, "Praxair's long experience and knowledge in welding applications allows us to help the research program to move quickly. By providing gases and gas systems engineered to the highest standards, we ensure worry-free laser operation to this facility, providing reliable solutions for the welding needs of the shipbuilding customers." About Praxair Asia Praxair Asia's regional headquarters is located in Shanghai, China. With over 2000 employees across the Asia region, Praxair has operations in China, India, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan and Taiwan. In addition, Praxair Global Supply Systems, Praxair Asia Distributions Group and the Praxair Asia R&D Centre are all located in Shanghai. About Praxair With 27,000 employees and operations in 40 countries, Praxair, Inc. (NYSE: PX) is a global, Fortune 500 company. Praxair is the largest industrial gases company in North and South America, and one of the largest worldwide, with 2005 sales of $7.7 billion. The company produces, sells and distributes atmospheric and process gases, and high-performance surface coatings. Praxair products, services and technologies bring productivity 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 http://www.praxair.com . For more information, please contact: Ms Juno Chen Praxair Asia, Media Tel: +86-21-2894-7018 Email: juno_chen@praxair.com SOURCE Praxair, Inc.
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