Big four jockey for position in industrial gases market
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The world industrial gas market is undergoing consolidation, and the four main players are competing for leadership. There were rumors of a merger between Praxair and BOC, while BOC rejected a combined approach from Air Liquide and Air Products. BOC could still consider a merger. BOC ranks second in the world market, and Praxair ranks third, and a merger between the two would have left Air Liquide in second place, down from first place. BOC has carried out a restructuring program following a downturn in its Asian markets.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1999
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Sterling fall cheers engineers
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A drop in the value of pound sterling may help British engineering firms, though export volumes may not necessarily rise as pound sterling falls.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 2000
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The big squeeze
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The trend toward consolidation of companies worldwide, and the impact of antitrust and regulatory bodies are examined in detail.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 2000
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