Argon news

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  24 February 2026

  Messer Opens Air Gas Plant at Aurubis Site

  A new air separation unit at Aurubis' Luenen site produces oxygen and nitrogen for metallurgical processes, enhancing efficiency and sustainability.
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  27 October 2025

  Air Liquide Acquires NovaAir to Expand in India

  The acquisition enhances geographical reach, strengthens market presence, and supports growth in India's industrial and healthcare sectors.
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  24 July 2025

  Air Liquide invests €250M in European semiconductor industry

  New gas production units in Dresden will supply high-purity gases for semiconductors, enhancing reliability, reducing emissions, and using 100% renewable electricity by 2027.
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  21 July 2025

  Linde Invests in U.S. Space Sector Expansion

  New agreements boost industrial gas supply for rocket launches in Florida and Texas, enhancing capacity and infrastructure for space exploration.
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  25 July 2024

  Air Liquide Invests €100M in Sustainable Gas Supply for Aurubis in Bulgaria and Germany

  Air Liquide will build a new ASU in Bulgaria and upgrade four in Germany, enhancing gas supply efficiency and supporting Aurubis' sustainable copper production and industrial markets.
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  21 September 2020

  Messer Expands in Western Europe with New Gases Plant in Spain

  The new plant in Vila-seca will produce 2,400 tons of oxygen, nitrogen, and argon daily, certified for medical gases, and employ over 20 people. Completion is set for December 2021.

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  10 April 2015

  Messer Invests in New Air Separation Unit in Slovenia

  A €15M air separation unit in Slovenia will create 20 jobs, supply oxygen to Knauf, and reduce emissions. The plant will produce nitrogen, oxygen, and argon for various industries.
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  12 November 2014

  Woikoski Opens New Hydrogen Plant in Kokkola

  The new plant has three hydrogen production lines and a filling station, supplying Freeport Cobalt. CTS Engtec managed engineering, integration, and project management, utilizing a 3D data model.
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  6 August 2014

  Messer Invests €33M in New Polish Plant

  The new plant in Łódź will produce 400 tons of liquid oxygen and nitrogen daily, creating 25 jobs. It aims to meet high purity standards and improve delivery reliability and logistics costs.
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  14 January 2014

  New Air Gas Plant in Kokkola

  The plant produces oxygen, nitrogen, and argon for industry and healthcare. The €35M investment creates 15 jobs and uses advanced technology for efficient production and transport.
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  10 November 2009

  Construction Begins on Westfalen France Air Separation Plant

  Foundation stone laid for a new air separation plant in Le Creusot, France. The plant will produce nitrogen, oxygen, and argon, creating up to ten skilled jobs and serving metal and food industries.