1. Praxair At A Glance
A Fortune 300 company with 2008 sales of $10.8 billion
One of the largest industrial gases companies worldwide and the largest in North and South America
Operations in more than 30 countries
27,000 employees
One million customers worldwide
Praxair : Praxis (practical application) + Air

2. A Sterling Reputation
One of only 16 companies on Forbes “Honor Roll” of best-managed companies
A component of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index – 6 years
Rated most shareholder-friendly among chemical companies (Institutional Investor)
Among Fortune’s “Most admired” chemical companies
Praxair is one of only 16 companies to be included in Forbes magazine”s Honor Roll of best-managed companies every year since the list was begun in Factors such as good governance and strategic positioning are evaluated in addition to financial performance.
The Dow Jones Sustainability Index includes companies that have rated highly on social, economic and environmental performance. Praxair has been selected for the Index for six consecutive years.
Institutional Investor magazine has named Praxair the most “shareholder-friendly” among chemical companies for three consecutive years. In addition to financial performance, companies are rated on disclosure practices, accessibility of top management, transparency and governance.
Fortune magazine says its “Most Admired” list is “the definitive report card on corporate reputations. In March 2008, Praxair was ranked #4 behind BASF, DuPont and Dow. Air Products was #6.

3. Our Vision & Mission Our Vision
Be the best-performing industrial gases company in the world as determined by our customers, shareholders, suppliers, employees and the communities in which we operate.
Mission
Meet customer expectations all of the time
Deliver safe and environmentally acceptable products on time
Operate facilities to ensure employee and community safety
Improve customers' ease of doing business with Praxair
Remain committed to continuous quality improvement

4. Strategic Global Position
Industrial Gases Sales by Region
North
America
55%
South
18%
Europe
14%
Asia 8%
Excludes worldwide sales of Praxair Surface Technologies (5% of total sales)

5. Products & Applications
항공·우주산업관련 연료용 및 기체제작 공정용 산업용 가스
화학, 제약, 바이오산업 관련 분위기 (atmospheric) 및 원료가스
반도체, 전기, 전자 생산 공정용 가스 및 설비
석유화학 정제공정용 가스 및 설비
식·음료용 첨가 가스 및 냉동처리용 가스
의료용 가스 및 공급설비
금속가공 및 용융처리 설비 및 기술 제공
폐수정화처리 기술 및 설비
유리가공, LCD, LED 등 Display 제조 공정용 가스
산업용 특수가스 및 희귀가스의 제조 공급 및 설비

6. Applications of Praxair products and technologies
Healthcare
Computer Chips
Food & Beverage
Metals Production
Welding
Special Effects
Gasoline Production
Oil & Gas Production
Aviation

7. Praxair Korea
271 employees
Operations 5 Main plants (GH, CW, YC, TJ, HS) and more than 10 on-sites. HQ is located in SE
Founded in 1975, Praxair Inc. 100% injected
Ranks 39 on MK’s Profit list (among the foreign companies)
Introduced the first commercial distribution for industrial gases and has led in the market
Sales 178 Billion Won in 2008
Net Income After Tax 34 Billion Won in 2008

8. Financial Highlight PERIOD ENDING 31-Dec-08 31-Dec-07 31-Dec-06
Total Revenue
10,796,000  
9,402,000  
8,324,000  
Gross Profit
4,301,000  
3,845,000  
3,356,000  
Operating Income or Loss
1,883,000  
1,783,000  
1,519,000  
Net Income
1,211,000  
1,177,000  
988,000  
Net Income Applicable
To Common Shares
$1,211,000  
$1,177,000  
$988,000  

9. Employment Conditions
3 of 4 shift
5days works
174 work hours per month
Ho-bong & Level system
Retirement : 60
Severance Allowance
Probation
1,000 % fixed Bonus
Vacation Allowance
Gifts
Tuitions
Loan
Meal
Commuting fees
Healthcare
Picnic
Welfare Fund
Leaves & Holidays
Reward & Recognition
Labor Union
70%tile of Market Comparison
Profit sharing
Career Development
Biz Mileage
Cell Phone
Celebration & Condolence
Medical Leave