Companies to join forces and create largest gases distributor in world.
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Price increases will support capital investment projects and offset rising costs.
Companies' on-again, off-again discussion to unite now back on track.
Building materials sector again active with handful of acquisitions.
Deal appeared to crumble in September, would create largest gases distributor in world.
For the first nine months, sales decreased 3.6 percent year-over-year.
Multibillion-dollar divestiture to spark shakeup in electronics sector.
Another blockbuster deal looms for gases & welding equipment distribution.
Price increases for gases up to 15 percent, effective July 15.
Acquisitions grow companys geographic density.
Deal's progress highlights busy month for gases & welding equipment sector.
Joint venture will focus on development and application of specialized coatings.
Praxair combines joint venture operations in southeastern U.S.
Price increases for gases up to 20 percent, effective Jan. 1.
