America - North

Performance pleases despite economic headwinds

Omar A Vargas has been named Praxair’s latest Director of Government relations. The appointment has been heralded as a success and is hoped to strengthen the industrial gas company’s relations with policymakers.

Last month saw the hydrogen electrolyser plant specialist, NEL Hydrogen, win four contracts worth a combined €15m. The move reaffirmed the company’s stature as a world leader in its sphere, according to reports.

The North American industrial gas company, Airgas, Inc. has announced that R Jay Worley is to be the new Vice President of Strategic Pricing.