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In the Matter of American Air Liquide, Inc.
FTC Matter/File Number
0410020
Docket Number
C-4109
Enforcement Type
Part 2 Consents
Case Summary
L’Air Liquide was permitted to acquire Messer Griesheim GmbH, a leading industrial gas producer. Under terms of the order, Air Liquide is required to divest six air separation units operated by Messer in California, Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi within six months. According to the complaint, the transaction as proposed would substantially lessen competition in the market for liquid argon, liquid oxygen and liquid nitrogen.