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Techcet forecasts $3.2b gas business by 2012

The 2010 market for electronic gases totaled $2.74B, up 16% from the prior year, according to a new report from Techcet Group, “Gases for Semiconductor Device Processing 2011, A Techcet Group Critical Materials Report.” The 2011 outlook is for 11% growth overall, with the electronic specialty gases segment leading the way with 12% growth to $1.9B. The combined electronic gases market is expected to reach beyond $4.1B by 2015, according to Techcet’s forecast.  Sales of specialty gases correlate very closely with silicon wafer consumption, and rode the roller coaster down and back up with the semiconductor business through the 2009 recession. Bulk gases do not track as closely with wafer starts because the gas volumes attributed to other electronic applications are large in comparison to IC bulk gas. Driven by consumer spending in lieu of vacations and travel, TFT display manufacturing boosted bulk gas consumption 55% over 2009, leading overall gas revenues back to 2008 levels. Vigorous growth in bulk gases is expected to continue with projections of annual market expansions of 10% for ICs and TFTs, 8.5% for LEDs and 24% for PV over the next several years. The report discusses the global issues that are affecting the market dynamics and supply chain stability for He, NF3, ion implant and other dopant sources, and specialty gas compounds affected by the global supply chain impacts on rare earth metals which are critical to electronics manufacturing. The outlook for future gas usage as shaped by environmental concerns, legislative changes, and geopolitical issues are also discussed. In addition to market analysis, critical supply chain issues and technical trends, the report includes profiles and news updates for the major suppliers to the global electronic gases industry.

Air Products and Linde Form Anhydrous Hydrogen Chloride Joint Venture

As part of the agreement, Hydrochlor will build a facility to process and package HCl supplied via pipeline from The Dow Chemical Company. The new facility will be located on Dow’s Freeport, Texas, site. Oversight for Hydrochlor will be governed by a team of managers from each partner company. The facility, scheduled to be commissioned in the second quarter of 2012, is designed to meet current merchant requirements and can be expanded to serve growth in market demand. “This significant investment in Hydrochlor secures a vital domestic supply of high-purity HCl for a variety of end markets,” said Corning Painter, vice president and general manager of Electronics for Air Products. “The Hydrochlor agreement is another example of Air Products’ commitment to ensuring surety of supply of critical materials to our customers.” “This is an important development for our customers,” said Cliff Caldwell, vice president of Electronics and Specialty Gases for Linde North America. “There have been concerns regarding the continuity of supply for high-purity HCl into the merchant market for some time. This new production and filling plant will finally put these concerns to rest. When completed, the Freeport facility will be the largest HCl production plant in the country and will allow Linde to continue supplying critical high-purity HCl to its U.S. and international customers.” HCl is a key raw material used by semiconductor manufacturers for cleaning reactors used in the epitaxial process and also is used for chamber cleaning. A majority of North American merchant HCl is supplied to the pharmaceuticals and agricultural industries. HCl also is used as a chemical intermediate in the manufacture of inorganic chlorides.

About Air Products

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. In fiscal 2010, Air Products had revenues of $9 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and 18,300 employees around the globe. For more information visit  www.airproducts.com .

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