Airgas, Inc. (NYSE:ARG) today announced that the Board of Directors
declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share, payable
September 30, 2008 to shareholders of record as of September 15, 2008.
About Airgas, Inc.
Airgas, Inc. (NYSE:ARG), through its subsidiaries, is the largest U.S.
distributor of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, and hardgoods,
such as welding equipment and supplies. Airgas is also one of the
largest U.S. distributors of safety products, the largest U.S. producer
of nitrous oxide and dry ice, the largest liquid carbon dioxide producer
in the Southeast, and a leading distributor of process chemicals,
refrigerants, and ammonia products. More than 14,000 employees work in
over 1,100 locations, including branches, retail stores, gas fill
plants, specialty gas labs, production facilities and distribution
centers. Airgas also distributes its products and services through
eBusiness, catalog and telesales channels. Its national scale and strong
local presence offer a competitive edge to its diversified customer
base. For more information, please visit www.airgas.com.
Airgas, Inc.
Investor and Media
Contact:
Jay Worley, 610-902-6206
jay.worley@airgas.com
