News | March 2, 2000

Fisher Scientific Becomes Distributor For Air Products' Lab Gasses, Equipment

Source: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
Air Products and Chemicals Inc. (Allentown, PA) has signed a strategic agreement with Fisher Scientific International Inc. (Hampton, NH). The agreement makes Fisher the exclusive national distributor of Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.'s industrial/specialty gases and related equipment for university, research and development, analytical, and laboratory markets.

Under terms of the agreement, over 400 Fisher technical salespeople will support Air Products' U.S. research- and laboratory-facing sales force. In addition, Air Products' analytical gases and are now available for purchase on Fisher's website.

Fisher Scientific is a global supplier of laboratory supplies and equipment, e-commerce procurement technology, and related services for research, healthcare, science education, and occupational health.

Air Products and Chemicals Inc. is an international supplier of industrial gases and related equipment, and selected chemicals.

For more information, call Catherine McDonald at 610-481-4911 or e-mail mcdonace@apci.com.

Edited by Jim Pomager