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Table of Contents What is ALbee Professional?.... 1 ALbee Weld in the United States... 2 Cylinder specs.... 3 Easy-to-use kiosks.... 4 Story ideas.... 5 Who is Air Liquide?.... 6 Contact.... 7 ALbee or the ALbee Professional logo is a trademark of Air Liquide.
What is ALbee Professional? The complete ALbee product line includes: ALbee is a range of innovative products that supply easy-to-use gas cylinders for craftsmen and light professionals. ALbee products offer an easy alternative to the traditional gas cylinders that have dominated the market in the past. Air Liquide world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and health specially designed its ALbee product line to help enable customers to work faster with more mobility and better results. ALbee is synonymous with quality, ease-of-use, and safety. They also boast a convenient exchange model where customers simply purchase a cylinder and pay only for the gas they use. Products are available in three sizes* and two different pressures (depending on the application). In 2014, Air Liquide launched the ALbee PLUS cylinder to provide craftsmen with more working time and larger gas quantities, without losing the unique ALbee benefits of being easy to carry and use.** 2.5 LITER 11 LITER 5 LITER ALbee Weld for ARC WELDING (Ar Ar/CO 2 mix) For plumbing, construction, auto repair, steel and aluminum welding, and hobby work.*** ALbee Flame for BRAZING, HEATING, CUTTING (O 2 Ace) For HVAC and plumbing engineers, as well as jewelry craftsmen and those otherwise involved with silver working, copper working, gold working or ornamental work. Global reach ALbee Cool for HVAC/LEAK DETECTION (N 2 ) For heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) professionals. ALbee Fly for BALLOONS (He) For filling latex and mylar balloons. *5 liter cylinder is currently the only size available in the U.S. **ALbee PLUS is not yet available in the U.S. The ALbee line of products is available for purchase and exchange through resellers in more than 20 countries, including Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Costa Rica, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and UK. ***ALbee Weld is presently available in the U.S. 1
ALbee Weld comes to the U.S. ALbee launched its first cylinder product, ALbee Weld, available through convenient self-serve kiosks, in the U.S. in 2015. ALbee Weld product features Arc welding applications: Plumbing Construction Auto repair Steel and aluminum welding Gas mixture Ar/CO 2 mix with 85 percent argon to reduce fumes and create a better weld without excess penetration. Hobby work In the fall of 2015, Air Liquide signed contracts with The Home Depot to install ALbee kiosks at multiple retail locations in the Houston, Texas, area. Coming soon The full line of ALbee cylinder products (ALbee Fly, ALbee Cool, and ALbee Flame) will soon be available in the U.S. These ALbee products are used across a number of sectors, from plumbing to auto repair to HVAC work. FAQs How do we consider safety? Thanks to the unique design of the ALbee valve integrated pressure regulator, customers have no direct access to high pressure. Also, in case the cylinder falls down, there is no risk of breaking the regulator. In case of emergency, customers can switch off the gas flow just by maneuvering the ON/OFF lever. Is the sleeve flammable? No. The sleeve is made of flame retardant material, which will wrinkle and not leak in case of fire. Are the gases toxic? No. ALbee is safe to use for welding in a well-ventilated area. You can refer to the safety sheets on the ALbee website for more information. How is the ALbee Ar/CO 2 mix better than my normal 75 percent argon balance CO 2 mix? ALbee s welding blend is 85 percent argon, balance CO 2, which reduces fumes and creates a weld without excess penetration or burnout. Follow @ALbeePro on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for demonstrations on how to use ALbee Weld. Visit ALbeePro.com for a complete list of locations. 2
Cylinder Specs MINITOP Features 2,900 PSI (200 BAR) 5 LITERS 15 POUNDS (empty weight) 40 CUBIC FT. 27 HEIGHT (with valve) Ergonomic handle Protects the valve and regulator Integrated [pressure] regulator Eliminates the need to buy or attach an external regulator Flow-control handwheel Easy-to-adjust flow rate 96 MINUTES Welding time (GMAW or MIG) Valve switch Easy on/off Easy connection Comes with a standard CGA 032 compatible connector Pressure gauge Easy-to-read cylinder contents displaying full vs. empty 5.5 DIAMETER 3
Easy-to-use kiosks ALbee Weld gas cylinders are available from our convenient 24/7 self-serve kiosks. Kiosks can be located by downloading the ALbee app for iphone or by visiting ALbeePro.com. 1 Visit ALbeePro.com or use the ALbee app for iphone to locate a kiosk. You can also use the app to create a customer profile and reserve a cylinder online. 6 To exchange an empty cylinder for a full one, simply visit your local kiosk and use the interactive touchscreen to purchase a refill. 2 To purchase your first cylinder, start by using the interactive touchscreen. 5 The kiosk door will open and release a cylinder for you to take. 3 4 Use the QR reader to scan any discount codes at checkout. Use the credit card reader to swipe and complete your purchase. 4
FAQs I already have a traditional welding cylinder that I refill regularly. Why would I buy an ALbee cylinder? ALbee s 24/7 availability, ergonomic handle and lightweight cylinder make it much easier to buy and transport the same amount of gas as your old cylinder did. Can I get more than 40 cubic feet of gas? Larger volumes of gas are coming soon! How long can I keep the cylinder? Once you buy ALbee, the cylinder is yours to keep. Each time you run out of gas, you can exchange your empty for a full at any kiosk location, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. How do I find ALbee? You can locate ALbee kiosks using the website at ALbeePro.com or on the mobile app for iphone available in the App Store. How can I learn more about welding with ALbee? Visit ALbee s website and social media channels for tips, demonstrations, and more! How long will an ALbee cylinder last? A 40-cubic-foot cylinder will provide up to 96 minutes of quality arc welding time. ALbee is smaller than my current cylinders. Won t it run out more quickly? ALbee cylinders use more pressure than traditional welding cylinders, which means you receive the same amount of gas in a much smaller and lighter package! ALbee Story Ideas Welding as a new career Welding presents a great opportunity for those looking to change careers, especially military veterans. This story will highlight a Houston welding school and one of its students who has changed careers into welding. ALbee Weld is the perfect product for students and new welders because of its accessibility and new gas mix. It s more than Flashdance If the topic of female welders evokes the thought of the classic 80s movie in your mind, you aren t alone. Welding continues to be a male-dominated industry, and recently, more attention has been placed on attracting women to welding schools and occupations. This story will feature young women entering the welding community and how the ALbee Weld product is a good fit. The weekend welder This is a story about the weekend welder who enjoys creating projects in his or her garage. With a busy 9 to 5 and a family at home, convenience is of the utmost importance. Being able to swing by Home Depot to pick up their ALbee Weld cylinder after work on Friday evening or first thing on Saturday morning allows for welding to fit in everyone s schedule! An artist s toolkit What do metalwork artists need to create their artwork? This story is the perfect fit for DIY and art bloggers looking for project ideas and welding inspiration. We will examine which different tools and materials, including ALbee Weld, can be used to create different projects including wine holders, bookends, picture frames, metal vases, and outdoor planters. 5
Who is Air Liquide? Air Liquide in the U.S. More than 20,000 U.S. employees Americas headquarters: Houston, Texas 1,300+ locations, including more than 140 industrial gas plants Approximately 2,000 miles of pipeline The Americas account for 23 percent of Air Liquide sales worldwide* Safety is a core value at Air Liquide. Air Liquide Globally World leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and health 3M Serves more than 3 million customers and patients Nearly 300 patents filed per year Nine research and development centers, 15 engineering centers Present in 80 countries with more than 68,000 employees in 2016 2015 revenue 16.4 million* 2015 net profit 1,756 million * Figures not inclusive of Airgas financial results 6
Product information: support@albeepro.com General inquiries: hello@albeepro.com Social media: social@albeepro.com Follow @ALbeePro on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. ALbee support: 844-402-4023 U.S. media inquiries: Heather Browne, Director of Corporate Communications heather.browne@airliquide.com 877-256-8601 Visit ALbeePro.com for more information. The world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 80 countries with approximately 68,000 employees and serves more than 3 million customers and patients.* Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen have been at the core of the company s activities since its creation in 1902. Air Liquide s ambition is to be the leader in its industry, delivering long- term performance and acting responsibly. Air Liquide ideas create value over the long term. At the core of the company s development are the commitment and constant inventiveness of its people. Air Liquide anticipates the challenges of its markets, invests locally and globally, and delivers high- quality solutions to its customers and patients, and the scientific community. The company relies on competitiveness in its operations, targeted investments in growing markets and innovation to deliver profitable growth over the long term. Air Liquide s revenues amounted to 16.4 billion in 2015, and its solutions that protect life and the environment represented more than 40% of sales. On 23 May 2016, Air Liquide completed its acquisition of Airgas, which had revenues amounting to $5.3 billion (around 4.8 billion) for the fiscal year ending 31 March 2016. Air Liquide is listed on the Paris Euronext stock exchange (compartment A) and is a member of the CAC 40 and Dow Jones Euro Stoxx 50 indexes. *Following the acquisition of Airgas on 23 May 2016 COPYRIGHT AIR LIQUIDE 2015