Air Products & Chemicals Inc. Showcases Sustainable Solutions at AISTech2026

Attendees of AISTech2026 are encouraged to visit Air Products' booth #1336, where they can engage with industry specialists to explore the company’s comprehensive suite of on-site gas supply offerings. Air Products will showcase an extensive range of technology solutions tailored for the iron and steel sector, including oxy-fuel applications, hydrogen solutions, and carbon capture technologies. One of the standout features will be the Smart Technology platform, designed to optimize gas usage and enhance process planning efficiency.

In a commendable effort to support the industry’s future, Air Products has pledged to donate $100 to the AIST Foundation for each registered attendee who visits their booth, with a total commitment of up to $15,000. The AIST Foundation plays a vital role in promoting the steel industry as an appealing career choice for young engineers, making this initiative particularly impactful.

Highlighting the company's dedication to innovation, Dr. Anup Sane, Air Products' Commercial Technology Manager, will deliver a presentation on May 4th at 3 p.m. during the Direct Reduced Iron: DRI Melting Session. His presentation, titled "Enhancing the Value-in-Use of Direct Reduced Iron in Electric Steelmaking," will introduce two combustion-based solutions aimed at bolstering sustainable steelmaking practices. These solutions include the preheating of cold Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) and its melting into hot metal, showcasing Air Products' commitment to enhancing operational efficiencies within the industry.

With over 85 years of operational excellence, Air Products stands at the forefront of the industrial gases sector, providing essential gases and technologies that serve various industries, including refining, chemicals, metals, electronics, and food. The company’s robust portfolio includes hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, argon, and carbon dioxide, along with a diverse range of supply options and purity levels tailored to meet specific operational requirements.

Air Products is particularly noted for its leadership in hydrogen supply and its innovative projects aimed at supporting the transition to low- and zero-carbon energy solutions. The company has been instrumental in developing, engineering, building, owning, and operating some of the world's largest clean hydrogen projects, thereby contributing significantly to the sustainability agenda in industrial and heavy-duty sectors.

In fiscal 2025, Air Products reported impressive sales of $12 billion from operations across approximately 50 countries. The company's financial stability, paired with its commitment to innovation and sustainability, positions it as a key player in the industrial gases market, particularly in the evolving landscape of green technologies.

Air Products & Chemicals Inc.'s participation in AISTech2026 underscores its dedication to providing sustainable solutions for the iron and steel industry. By combining technological innovation with environmental stewardship, Air Products not only aims to enhance operational efficiencies but also to inspire the next generation of engineers to embrace careers in a vital and evolving sector. For more information on Air Products' offerings for the iron and steel industry, interested parties can visit the company’s Industrial Decarbonization webpage.