PRAX AIR

Praxair India was primarily a manufacturer (factory) of industrial and medical gases, though it also engaged extensively in the sales and distribution (trading) of its products.

Company Profile: Praxair India

Praxair India Private Limited was the Indian subsidiary of Praxair, Inc., which was one of the largest industrial gas companies globally before its merger with Linde AG.

Core Business:

Praxair India was a leading producer and supplier of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, as well as high-performance surface coatings. Their operations encompassed the production, storage, distribution, and application of a wide range of atmospheric and process gases.

Products and Services:

Their key products included oxygen, nitrogen, argon, hydrogen, helium, carbon dioxide, and various specialty gas mixtures. They also provided related equipment, technologies, and services, such as on-site gas generation plants, bulk gas supply, cylinder gas delivery, and application technologies that helped customers improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance environmental performance.

Industries Served:

Praxair India served a diverse range of industries including:

Steel and metals

Chemicals and refining

Healthcare (medical gases for hospitals and clinics)

Electronics

Food and beverage

Manufacturing and fabrication

Automotive

Operational Model:

As a vertically integrated company, Praxair India operated large air separation units (ASUs) and other gas production facilities across the country. These facilities are essentially factories where gases like oxygen, nitrogen, and argon are separated from atmospheric air. They also operated extensive distribution networks to deliver these gases to their customers, whether through pipelines, cryogenic tankers, or cylinders. This combined role of manufacturing and distribution means they were both a producer (factory) and a seller (trader) of their specialized products.

Current Status:

Following the global merger of Praxair, Inc. and Linde AG, Praxair India's operations were integrated into Linde India Limited. Therefore, "Praxair India" as a distinct operating entity no longer exists, its legacy and operations are now part of the global Linde plc organization.

Here are some of the products that PRAXAIR India manufactures or sells:

* Industrial Gases: Oxygen, Nitrogen, Argon, Hydrogen, Carbon Dioxide, Helium

* Specialty Gases: Rare Gases, Electronic Gases, Calibration Gases, Medical Gases

* Equipment & Services: Gas Delivery Systems, On-Site Gas Generation, Cryogenic Storage, Pipeline Services, Maintenance Services

* Surface Technologies: Coatings, Thermal Spray Equipment, Coating Services