"This is a great build on our existing relationship with titanium dioxide market leader Chemours, maker of Ti-PureTM brand titanium dioxide. We are very pleased to be producing and supplying industrial gases in New Johnsonville. This opportunity presents Air Products with an attractive geographic location in the southeastern US where we can continue to build density and reliably supply our customers with industrial gases," said Marie Ffolkes, President, Americas – Industrial Gases at Air Products. .
In addition, Air Products' production of liquid argon at New Johnsonville provides a location closer to merchant customer end markets in the north and central US. "The additional source of liquid argon coming from this new facility complements our existing supply capabilities in the Gulf Coast. .
The Tennessee location will assist Air Products in meeting expected growth in the argon market in northern and central regions," said Ffolkes. .
Air Products currently owns and operates over 300 air separation plants in over 40 countries worldwide serving varied customer applications. In addition to its plants, the company has sold, designed, and built more than 2000 air separation plants globally. Air Products' cryogenic offerings span from plants with a capability of 50 tpd, to single train facilities with oxygen production capacities beyond 4000 tpd. .
