Praxair, Inc., Danbury, CT, announced second-quarter sales of $2,076 million, up 8% from the same period last year. Net income was $247 million, up 22%.
"While some macro-economic indicators point to a slowdown, we have not seen any significant decline in demand from our customers," said Dennis H. Reilley, chairman and CEO.
In North America, second-quarter sales of $1,158 million rose 6% from $1,097 million in the year-ago quarter from higher sales to manufacturing, metals and electronics markets, and higher prices.
In Europe, sales of $296 million were 3% above the prior year, and increased 6% excluding the effect of a weaker euro. Underlying sales growth came from higher pricing and gases volume growth ...
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Praxair, Inc., Danbury, CT, announced second-quarter sales of $2,076 million, up 8% from the same period last year. Net income was $247 million, up 22%.
"While some macro-economic indicators point to a slowdown, we have not seen any significant decline in demand from our customers," said Dennis H. Reilley, chairman and CEO.
In North America, second-quarter sales of $1,158 million rose 6% from $1,097 million in the year-ago quarter from higher sales to manufacturing, metals and electronics markets, and higher prices.
In Europe, sales of $296 million were 3% above the prior year, and increased 6% excluding the effect of a weaker euro. Underlying sales growth came from higher pricing and gases volume growth ...
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