Linde Engineering North America To Exhibit At Petrochemical Industry Event

San Antonio, TX /PRNewswire/ - Linde Engineering North America Inc. (LENA) announced that it will exhibit and co-host a hospitality function at the AFPM Reliability and Maintenance Conference and Exhibition, to be held May 20-23 in San Antonio, TX.

The conference will focus on reliability improvements in the refining and petrochemical industry, covering maintenance issues, productivity, equipment reliability, health and safety, environmental control, and equipment reliability. The American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) is a trade association representing high-tech American manufacturers of virtually the entire U.S. supply of gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, other fuels and home heating oil, as well as the petrochemicals used as building blocks for thousands of vital products in daily life.

Visitors at Booth #930 will learn about LENA's engineered revamp services, which include equipment upgrades, efficiency improvements, and rebuilds for fired capital equipment to maximize performance and return on investment.

"With the increase in raw materials from U.S. shale gas supplies, investment in existing production assets to boost processing capacities and improve safety is in full swing," said Frank Maupay, Director of Houston Operations and Manager of Revamp Services. "With numerous refining furnace and heater installations and a full complement of upgrade capabilities, LENA has the expertise to provide the right solutions for our clients, from engineering through construction."

LENA will also co-sponsor a hospitality and networking function with BIC Alliance on Tuesday evening, May 20, from 8:15 to 11:15 at the Hilton Palacio Del Rio.

About Linde Engineering North America Inc.
Linde Engineering North America Inc. (LENA) is a member of The Linde Group, a world-leading gases and engineering company. LENA delivers technology, engineering, procurement, and construction for synthesis gas, air separation, and petrochemical plants as well as its Selas Fluid Processing refinery and petrochemical fired equipment.

About The Linde Group
In the 2013 financial year, The Linde Group generated revenue of EUR 16.655 bn (USD 23.1 bn), making it the largest gases and engineering company in the world with approximately 63,500 employees working in more than 100 countries worldwide. The strategy of The Linde Group is geared towards long-term profitable growth and focuses on the expansion of its international business with forward-looking products and services. Linde acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment – in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.

For more information, see Linde Engineering North America Inc. online (http://www.lindeus-engineering.com).