Unlocking progress via technology
Through ADVANCE, Air Liquide plans to strengthen its positions in five key sectors of the future, where its technological expertise and policy of innovation have always made it a pioneer. “We’re talking about hydrogen mobility, electronics, healthcare, industrial merchant and high technologies,” says François Jackow, the new CEO of Air Liquide.
In terms of clean mobility, the Group has signed a development agreement with Faurecia to design and produce on board liquid hydrogen storage systems for the automotive industry. Trucks fitted with this technology will have twice as much autonomy and a short recharging time, with no change to their payload. By pooling their strengths, the two companies will help speed up the transition to zero‑emission heavy‑duty vehicles. Meanwhile in the world of electronics, Air Liquide is seeking to consolidate its position in Asia(2) as well as in Europe. The Group is multiplying its collaborations with European customers by helping build the ecosystem of computer chips conceived in the EU European Chips Act of February 2022, a measure taken to increase the continent’s self‑reliance when it comes to semiconductors.
Our ambitions of achieving strong financial performance, decarbonizing the planet and promoting progress through technological innovation are part of a larger purpose: acting for all. “To us, this involves engaging our employees but also developing a customer‑centric culture, further strengthening our valuable relationships with our Shareholders and, of course, acting as a corporate citizen for the benefit of society as a whole,” explains François Jackow.
(1) See our Achievements, pp. 4-5.
(2) See our Achievements, pp. 4-5.
Building the future means being financially efficient, ensuring continuity and the ability to invest in the future, acting as a leader of industry decarbonization, promoting progress through technological innovation, and acting for everyone.