CLEVELAND, Aug. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Linde Gas announced today it will add
Proton Energy System's proprietary product line to Linde's portfolio of
Analytical, Metallurgical and Energy Segment Products. Linde Gas LLC has
entered into an agreement with Proton Energy Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of
Distributed Energy Systems Corp. (Nasdaq: DESC), under which Linde Gas will
become a distributor for Proton's HOGEN(R) on site hydrogen generation
systems.
Linde Gas will market Proton's HOGEN(R) to energy and utilities sector
customers in the United States, Mexico and the Caribbean. This distribution
agreement will further enhance Linde's product and service capabilities for
the high-growth North American energy sector. Additionally, the agreement
allows Linde Gas LLC to provide Proton's equipment to the Linde Group,
extending Proton's global distribution network.
"Offering our customers Proton's HOGEN(R) on site hydrogen generation
systems advances Linde's global hydrogen energy initiatives in North America,"
says Phillip Midgett, Linde Gas Segment Manager for Energy and Utilities.
Region Manager for Specialty Gases RNA Howard Hubert adds, "Linde Gas is
pleased to be a distribution partner with Proton. We're very enthusiastic
about combining Proton's proprietary product line with Linde's extensive
process technology platform and global service capabilities. Customers in the
Analytical, Metallurgical, Electronics and of course Energy Segments will
benefit from this relationship."
Proton's HOGEN(R) on site hydrogen generators produce hydrogen from
electricity and water without harmful by-products. By providing a constant
flow of high-purity hydrogen in electric utility applications, the hydrogen
generator cools the electric generator casing. Using a patent pending process,
these turnkey hydrogen generator systems can improve efficiencies in a
utility's electric generators and result in significant cost savings by
reducing windage loss, increasing output capacity and helping to extend
generator maintenance intervals.
Proton Energy's president, Mark Murray, states, "We recognize Linde's
strength internationally and believe having Linde Gas distribute our products
in these markets represents an important step towards a global relationship.
Our technology allows power plants significant performance enhancements that
drop directly to their bottom line and support Linde's strategic focus in the
power generation market."
About Linde Gas
Linde Gas services the industrial and specialty gas requirements of
industries such as manufacturing, food processing, energy, chemicals, metals,
environmental conservation, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and construction.
Linde Gas LLC is the United States subsidiary of the Gas and Engineering
Division of Linde AG. With over 40,000 employees worldwide serving customers
in over 50 countries, Linde AG is an international technology group, which
occupies leading market positions in each of its two business segments Gas and
Engineering and Material Handling. Visit us at http://www.us.lindegas.com.
About Proton Energy Systems, Inc. and HOGEN(R)
Proton Energy Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of Distributed Energy Systems
Corp., is a world leader in development and manufacture of Proton Exchange
Membrane (PEM) on-site hydrogen generators. Proton's HOGEN(R) hydrogen systems
are used worldwide to supply hydrogen for industrial processes such as power
plant generator cooling, materials processing, semiconductor manufacturing,
fuel cell fueling, chemical reactions and laboratory analysis. For more
information, please visit http://www.protonenergy.com.
SOURCE Linde Gas LLC
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Related links:
http://www.us.lindegas.com
http://www.protonenergy.com
CONTACT:
Howard Hubert, Region Manager Specialty Gases
RNA of Linde Gas LLC, +1-216-642-6600
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