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Questions you may have about the Linde brand change
January 2008
Who is Linde? The Linde Group is the world's leading industrial gases and engineering company with more than two million customers in 70 countries, sales of $18 billion (Cdn) and 50,000 employees worldwide. For further information, go to www...

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BOC is changing to Linde!
November 2007
In 2008, BOC Canada will be changing its name to Linde. Linde AG’s acquisition of The BOC Group, Inc. in September 2006 created The Linde Group, a world-leading industrial gases and engineering company with more than two million customers in 70 countries, sales of $18 billion (Cd...

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Helium Cylinder Supply Allocation Pure Helium and Helium Mixtures
September 2006
During the past few months, and now for an extended period, a number of key refineries have significantly reduced their production capacity of helium. We regret to inform you that, due to a helium shortage, it is necessary to implement at least a 50% supply allocation of helium e...

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Liquid Bulk Helium Supply Allocation
September 2006
We regret to inform you that, due to a helium shortage, it is necessary to implement at least a 70% supply allocation of helium effective immediately. This allocation is expected to last for a minimum of three months, but, in a worst case scenario, it could last longer and may wa...

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Global Helium Shortage Balloon Gas
September 2006
During the past few months, and now for an extended period, a number of key refineries have significantly reduced their production capacity of helium. This supply situation has forced BOC Canada to adopt the following measures, effective immediately: • BOC Canada cannot sup...

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At BOC we don't want anyone to get hurt
September 2006
In late July, three people in Québec lost their lives in a workplace accident, apparently resulting from a lack of oxygen while welding in a confined space. We are saddened to hear about this accident and tragic loss of life. In light of this incident, we would like to remind our...

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Important Industrial Compressed Air Valve Outlet Change
July 2006
Changing from CGA 346 to CGA 590 valve outlets Industrial Air Cylinders The Compressed Gas Association (CGA) provides guidance on standards for the compressed gas industry. Specifically, this includes the type of valve outlet connection to be used in accordance with the gas pr...

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Helishield 50A is Now Alushield Universal
February 2006
In response to changing customer requirements, BOC Canada has undertaken a review of our product offering and standardizing product names. As a part of this process, effective February 1, 2006, Helishield 50A will become Alushield Universal. It is important to note that the...

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BOC Canada to supply Canadian Natural Resources Limited at its Horizon Oil Sands Project
August 2005
BOC Canada, a leading supplier of industrial and specialty gases, welding equipment and safety products, has secured a supply contract at Canadian Natural Resources Limited’s Horizon oil sands project in Western Canada. BOC will supply Canadian Natural with packaged gases and ...

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BOC Canada opens new branch in Vancouver, British Columbia
February 2005
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, February 3rd, 2005 - BOC Canada has opened a new branch in Vancouver, British Columbia to better meet customer requirements for gas and welding equipment. The new branch carries the complete line of BOC industrial gases as well as welding equipment a...

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BOC Canada Opens New Branch in Bathurst, N.B.
December 2004
BOC Canada announces the opening of a new branch in Bathurst, NB to serve BOC’s existing customers in Bathurst formerly served by the company’s Moncton branch under Maritimes area sales manager, Dany Leblanc. The new branch carries the full line of BOC industrial gases as well as...

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BOC helping to fuel Canada's Hydrogen Highway
November 2004
Mississauga, Ontario, November 1, 2004 -- BOC (NYSE: BOX) is helping design and construct a hydrogen fueling station located along Canada's Hydrogen Highway(TM) in Vancouver, British Columbia. BOC is working with Canada's National Research Council (NRC) and the Canadian Transp...

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BOC Canada rebrands three popular gases
August 2004
Three BOC Canada Limited welding gas mixtures have been re-branded following BOC’s acquisition of Air Products / Weldco’s Canadian cylinder gases, welding products and special gases business in 2003. The products, formerly know as Ferromax Plus, Coogar 851 and Apachi, will now be...

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BOC launches new industrial retail concept in Langley, BC
July 2004
BOC Canada Limited held the grand reopening of its recently expanded Langley, BC plant, showroom and sales facility on June 18 and 19. The plant expansion doubles the cylinder filling capabilities and the welding products warehouse while adding a new 6000 sq. ft. sales centre ...

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New complete line of gas apparatus is introduced by BOC Canada
May 2004
BOC Canada has just released a catalogue that introduces a whole new line of industrial cutting, welding, brazing and heating apparatus including standard-, medium- and heavy-duty cutting, welding and brazing outfits, torches and torch components, tips, regulators, flowmeters and...

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New BOC autodarkening helmet design for welders Darkens virtually instantly using solar power
March 2004
BOC GASES announces the introduction of new autodarkening helmets that automatically darken in a fraction of a millisecond on ignition of an arc. The included high quality optics offer the convenience of solar cells which eliminate both an on/off switch and the need to change ...

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