Air Products' Hydrogen Fueling Technology to Power Nestle Waters' Warehouse Forklift Conversion
09 Aprile 2009 - 1:00PM
PR Newswire (US)
LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., April 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Air Products
(NYSE: APD), a global leader in hydrogen fueling and
infrastructure, today announced the signing of a long-term
agreement with Nestle Waters North America, Inc. to supply hydrogen
and hydrogen fueling station technology for Nestle's Dallas, Tex.
facility, where it will be used to fuel a fleet of approximately 32
Class I hydrogen fuel cell powered forklifts to be used in daily
operations. Nestle Waters is in the process of expanding its
bottling and warehousing operations in Dallas and is converting its
materials handling equipment to hydrogen fuel cell forklifts. The
fueling station is to be installed and operational during the
second quarter of 2009. "This is a leading edge decision made by
Nestle Waters to convert its materials handling system and use
hydrogen as an energy carrier. It is a move that will provide
operational, economic and environmental benefits for this bottling
facility. Hydrogen fueling technology for materials handling
applications is proven and cost-effective," said Tom Joseph,
business development manager for Hydrogen Energy Systems at Air
Products. "This project also further strengthens our collaboration
with Plug Power in providing alternative energy solutions." "This
project is consistent with our commitment to environmental
stewardship and sustainable 'green' solutions for which Nestle
Waters North America, Inc. aspires. I continue to be encouraged by
the enthusiastic support from the front lines to senior leadership
to introduce this capability and explore the responsible
alternative energy options," said Christopher Lyon, process
improvement manager for Nestle Waters Fleet Services. "We look
forward to this site proving the viability of future conversions."
"The new hydrogen fueling association with Nestle is an extension
of existing business relationships in supplying industrial gases
and services to a familiar customer," said Todd Geis, strategic
account manager at Air Products. "We've been providing industrial
gases and related services to Nestle at other locations around the
United States for nearly 20 years. Hydrogen fueling, which is using
our liquid hydrogen as its feed at this site, is an innovative
offering that in the eyes of the customer sets us apart from our
competition." Air Products' fueling infrastructure at Nestle
includes an outdoor liquid hydrogen storage and compression system,
along with multiple indoor fueling dispensers for operator
refueling. Air Products' will fuel the fleet of new lift trucks
fitted with Plug Power's (NASDAQ:PLUG) GenDrive(TM) hydrogen fuel
cell power units. The GenDrive systems can be quickly refueled by
the lift truck operator in less than five minutes, completely
eliminating the need to change, store, charge and maintain multiple
lead acid batteries per lift truck. There are many advantages to
using hydrogen powered forklifts and other materials handling
equipment. Hydrogen fuel cell-powered equipment needs refueling
once or twice daily, depending on use. In contrast, traditional
battery-powered equipment must be placed temporarily out of
operation for battery replacement and required battery recharging
approximately every four to six hours. Hydrogen fuel cell-powered
equipment provides consistent power strength during use and do not
experience decreased performance or wear down as traditional
lead-acid battery units do as they near a required battery change
out or recharge time. Additionally, hydrogen fuel cell forklifts
are not adversely impacted by temperature or by operating in
coolers and freezers, in comparison to traditional battery
performance. Further, hydrogen-powered fuel cell equipment is more
environmentally friendly because they do not involve lead-acid
battery storage and disposal issues. This announcement follows
closely Air Products' recent news of its hydrogen fueling project
at the Defense Distribution Depot Susquehanna Pennsylvania (DDSP)
in New Cumberland, Pa., where it is powering a fleet of 40 of Plug
Power's GenDrive hydrogen fuel cell powered forklifts used in daily
warehouse operations. Additional related materials handling
projects powered by Air Products' hydrogen technology include
installation of indoor hydrogen fueling infrastructure to fill a
fleet of over 200 fuel cell powered lift trucks, working with Plug
Power and Yale Equipment Services, which will operate at Central
Grocers' new distribution center in Joliet, Illinois in 2009, and
similar work at a grocery chain warehouse in Texas since 2007, and
manufacturing and assembly plants in Tennessee and South Carolina
since 2006. Air Products, the leading hydrogen supplier to
refineries to assist in making cleaner burning transportation
fuels, has completed over 85,000 hydrogen fills and has placed over
90 hydrogen fueling stations in the United States and 16 countries
worldwide. Cars, trucks, vans, buses, scooters, forklifts and other
materials handling equipment, and even submarines, have been fueled
with this trend-setting technology that involves Air Products'
know-how, equipment, and hydrogen, and use of the technology is
increasing at over 2,500 hydrogen fills per month. Air Products
provides liquid and gaseous hydrogen, and HCNG (hydrogen/compressed
natural gas) fueling, and has developed a variety of enabling
devices and protocols for fuel dispensing at varied pressures.
Hydrogen for these stations is delivered to a site via truck, by
on-site natural gas reformation, and by electrolysis, including
electrolysis that is solar and wind driven. Air Products has more
than 50 years of hydrogen experience and is on the forefront of
hydrogen energy technology development. Air Products has an
extensive patent portfolio with over 50 patents in hydrogen
dispensing technology. For more information on Air Products'
hydrogen fueling station technologies go to
http://www.airproducts.com/h2energy. About Air Products Air
Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in industrial, energy,
technology and healthcare markets worldwide with a unique portfolio
of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance
materials, and equipment and services. Founded in 1940, Air
Products has built leading positions in key growth markets such as
semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, home healthcare
services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced coatings and
adhesives. The company is recognized for its innovative culture,
operational excellence and commitment to safety and the
environment. Air Products has annual revenues of over $10 billion,
operations in over 40 countries, and 21,000 employees around the
globe. For more information, visit http://www.airproducts.com/.
About Plug PowerPlug Power Inc. (NASDAQ:PLUG), an established
leader in the development and deployment of clean, reliable energy
solutions, integrates fuel cell technology into motive, continuous
and backup power products. The Company is actively engaged with
private and public customers in targeted markets throughout the
world. For more information about how to join Plug Power's energy
revolution as an investor, customer, supplier or strategic partner,
please visit http://www.plugpower.com/. About Nestle Water North
America Central to the leadership of Nestle Waters North America
Inc. is its 33-year experience and single-focus on producing
bottled water products. The company's dedication to product quality
control, manufacturing expertise, employee development and
environmental stewardship, especially in the areas of water use,
energy and packaging, has led Nestle Waters to the number one
bottled water position in the U.S. Simply said, to reach success
the company follows its credo: Respect for each other, respect for
the environment and respect for the community. Founded in 1976,
Nestle Waters North America is noted for having seven of the top
ten bottled water brands sold in the U.S. The nation's number one
ranked bottled water brand is Nestle(R) Pure Life(R) Purified Water
which is available nationally. Other market-leading regional
domestic brands include Poland Spring(R), Arrowhead(R), Ozarka(R),
Deer Park(R), Zephyrhills(R), and Ice Mountain(R). Rounding out the
company's portfolio of bottled water brands are popular imports
such as Perrier(R), Contrex(R), Acqua Panna(R) and S.Pellegrino(R).
Nestle Waters North America Inc., with 8,400 employees, is based in
Greenwich, Connecticut. It is a corporate affiliate of Nestle S.A.,
of Switzerland. Please visit
http://www.nestlewatersnorthamerica.com/ for more information.
***NOTE: This release may contain forward-looking statements.
Actual results could vary materially, due to changes in current
expectations. DATASOURCE: Air Products CONTACT: Media Inquiries:
Art George of Air Products, +1-610-481-1340, ; or Katrina Fritz
Intwala of Plug Power, +1-518-782-7700, ext. 1360; or Investor
Inquiries: Nelson Squires of Air Products, +1-610-481-7461, ; or
Cathy Yudzevich of Plug Power, +1-518-782-7700, ext. 1448 Web Site:
http://www.airproducts.com/
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