Air Products Opens Asia Food Technology Center in Thailand

Air Products, a pioneer of cryogenic food freezing and chilling technologies, today announced the grand opening of its Asia Food Technology Center at the Thailand Science Park in Bangkok. The Center has been established to provide innovative solutions and technical expertise to support the ever-increasing demands from the growing Asian food market.

By strategically situating its Asia Food Technology Center in Thailand, one of the world's leading food processing markets, Air Products can now work even closer to its Asian customers, to drive forward new food processing innovations. Air Products is also able to leverage cutting-edge microbiological and food science research capabilities within the Thailand Science Park and nearby universities.

"Our investment in the Asia Food Technology Center underscores the company's commitment to Asia and to the food processing market. To put our focus on where the market is, the Center enables Air Products to respond more quickly to the changing needs of our food customers, in which time-to-market and innovations are critical for their success," said Ivo Bols, vice president and general manager of Merchant Gases, Air Products Asia.
In a demonstration in the centre of a wide selection of Air Products' Freshline (TM) food preservation solutions that support the quality and freshness of products. Center also includes other facilities such as laboratories and cold kitchen facilities. Creating allows Air Products to work with clients to develop innovations and resolve any issues that relate to the continuation of the high quality and freshness of a wide variety of foods. Furthermore, the homes of the situation at the training centre and can be a centre of excellence for customer service throughout the food Asian region.
Air Products serves customers in the industrial, energy, technology and health markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials, and equipment and services. Primary, in 1940, Air Products has built leading positions in key growth markets such as semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, home health services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced coatings and adhesives. The company is recognized for its innovative culture, operational expertise and commitment to the safety and the environment. Air Products has annual revenues of $ 10 billion operations in more than 40 countries and 22000 employees worldwide.