Praxair, Inc., Danbury, CT, reported sales in the second quarter 2007 increased to $2.3 billion, 12% above the same period a year ago. Sales growth was led by significant new business coming on-stream in the energy sector and new business in Asia and South America.
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Profit was up 18% to $291 million.
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In North America, second-quarter sales reached $1.3 billion, 12% above the prior-year quarter. Sales growth came primarily from higher sales to energy and general manufacturing markets, followed by electronics, healthcare and food and beverage.
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In Europe, sales in the quarter of $336 million grew 14%, and increased 6% excluding currency effects, as compared to the prior year. Underlying sales growth was broad-based across Europe and most major end …
Praxair Sales Grow 12% in 2Q
Praxair, Inc., Danbury, CT, reported sales in the second quarter 2007 increased to $2.3 billion, 12% above the same period a year ago. Sales growth was led by significant new business coming on-stream in the energy sector and new business in Asia and South America.
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Profit was up 18% to $291 million.
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In North America, second-quarter sales reached $1.3 billion, 12% above the prior-year quarter. Sales growth came primarily from higher sales to energy and general manufacturing markets, followed by electronics, healthcare and food and beverage.
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In Europe, sales in the quarter of $336 million grew 14%, and increased 6% excluding currency effects, as compared to the prior year. Underlying sales growth was broad-based across Europe and most major end …
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