Airgas, an Air Liquide company
Radnor, Pennsylvania 19087
Airgas, a leading U.S. supplier, offers a range of products, services and expertise across diverse industries and specializing in the food sector. We deliver innovative solutions including food-grade gases, cryogenic freezing equipment, safety and PPE.
Airgas offers premium food-grade gases and turnkey solutions to help food processors and packagers produce higher-quality, better-tasting food products. Our food-grade gases comply with industry standards, the Food Safety Modernization Act, and stringent purity specifications. We offer liquid nitrogen and carbon dioxide in bulk, along with a full range of services for freezing a variety of food products, including: bakery products, beef, dairy products, fish, fruits, poultry, ice cream, shellfish, specialty foods, alt-meat and vegetables. We provide state-of-the-art application equipment, including tunnel, spiral, cabinet, and immersion freezers, and offer complete turnkey solutions for optimizing existing operations or installing new systems. Learn the reasons why cryogenics is the key to meeting consumer demands for healthy, delicious food : https://www.airgas.com/cryogenic-freezing-chilling
Airgas, a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products, enhances the performance of over one million customers across diverse industries, with a specialized focus on the food sector. Our comprehensive offerings include products, services, and expertise, delivered through 1,400 locations, a robust e-business platform, and our sales team including Airgas Total Access®, our dedicated telesales channel.
We empower food processors and packagers with innovative solutions, from meat and poultry, bakery, dairy, fruits and vegetables to seafood and ready-to-eat meals. These include high-purity food-grade gases, state-of-the-art cryogenic freezing and chilling equipment, safety and PPE, and unparalleled gas expertise. Our tailored processes and technologies enhance food safety, product quality, and operational efficiency, driving productivity, reducing waste, achieving cost savings, and supporting sustainability.
Our food-grade gases are specially formulated for a variety of food processing applications:
Cryogenic Freezing and Chilling: Airgas food-grade gases are ideal for chilling, freezing, crust-freezing, individual quick freezing (IQF), and temperature control. They reduce dehydration losses, minimize bacterial growth, and freeze or chill faster than traditional refrigeration, extending shelf life.
Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP): Our gases are designed for MAP applications to meet shelf life requirements for diverse food products. They help preserve the original appearance, color, flavor, and nutritional attributes of fresh food by preventing oxidation and slowing bacterial and mold growth.
Other Food Applications: Food-grade gases are also used for protecting edible oils from oxidation, cryogrinding food materials into powders, adjusting pH in dairy, aerating mousse products, stabilizing food ingredients, and cold transportation.
Our comprehensive approach includes:
- Complete process evaluation, including product testing
- Engineering, installation, and setup
- Ongoing service and maintenance support with spare parts available for Airgas equipment
Airgas provides food processing solutions that preserve product attributes like nutrition, color, texture, and flavor without altering the original composition. Beyond gases and equipment, Airgas offers process expertise and dedicated service, designing tailored solutions to address your unique production needs.
With 40+ years of food and beverage processing experience, and as an Air Liquide company, a world leader in gases, technology, and services, Airgas provides an unmatched national distribution network and global footprint. We help customers navigate evolving market demands to help you meet consumer expectations for quality, health, and sustainability.
