Air Products Appoints John Marsland VP and GM of Global Liquid Bulk, Generated Gases, and Helium

LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., March 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Air Products (NYSE: APD) has named John W. Marsland vice president and general manager, Global Liquid Bulk, Generated Gases, and Helium, effective April 2009. He will be responsible for the worldwide leadership and management of the businesses that supply gases in liquid bulk form, generated gases and helium to customers. Most recently, Marsland served as vice president, Business Services, where he led the company’s efforts to streamline business support services globally.

Marsland joined Air Products in 2002 as director – Business Development and subsequently was named vice president, Corporate Development Office. In 2005 he was appointed vice president and general manager, Global Healthcare, and in 2006 assumed overall responsibility for the global healthcare business. Prior to joining Air Products, Marsland was employed by The Stanley Works and GE, where he held positions in financial planning and analysis, mergers and acquisitions, corporate audit, treasury and global supply chain.

Marsland graduated from Babson College in 1988 with a B.S. degree in finance and investments. A complete biography and downloadable photo are available in Air Products’ online Press Room at www.airproducts.com/PressRoom/Biographies/ExecutiveBiographies.htm#M.

Air Products (NYSE: APD) serves customers in industrial, energy, technology and healthcare markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials, and equipment and services. Founded in 1940, Air Products has built leading positions in key growth markets such as semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, home healthcare services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced coatings and adhesives. The company is recognized for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment. Air Products has annual revenues of over $10 billion, operations in more than 40 countries, and 21,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.

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SOURCE Air Products