Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG), through its subsidiaries, is the largest U.S. distributor of industrial, medical, and specialty gases and related hardgoods, such as welding supplies. Airgas is also the third-largest U.S. distributor 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. Airgas Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Peter McCausland founded the company in 1982. Through more than 320 acquisitions and internal growth, Airgas has built the largest national distribution network in the packaged gas industry. Most of its 10,000 employees work in 13 regional companies to serve a diversified customer base. Its integrated network of about 900 locations includes branches, cylinder fill plants, production facilities, specialty gas laboratories, and regional distribution centers. Airgas markets through multiple channels, including its own branches and outside sales force, a Strategic Accounts Team focused on large customers, distributors and resellers, telesales, catalog and eBusiness channels. Join the Best in the Business Come be a part of a company on the move. Airgas, Inc. is dedicated to achieving and maintaining excellence in service to its customers and the professional development of its work force. At Airgas, you will find:

one of the fastest growing companies on the New York Stock Exchange;

a team of people working together to meet our customers' needs;

a decentralized environment which recognizes and rewards individual initiative and achievement;

the encouragement and tools you need to advance your individual talents and professional interests; and

competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.