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Airgas, Inc.

By: Eric Van den Steen and Jason Karl
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  • | Language:English
  • | Pages:18
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Abstract

In 2013, Airgas was the market leader in packaged industrial gas distribution. Recent acquisitions had made it into a larger player in upstream gas production as well, where it competed with Praxair and Air Products. Should Airgas continue building a position in gas production or divest these activities?

Keywords

Strategy; Competitive Advantage; Competitive Strategy; Competency and Skills; Value Creation

Citation

Van den Steen, Eric, and Jason Karl. "Airgas, Inc." Harvard Business School Case 714-517, June 2014.
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