Until now, our group has operated industrial gas businesses worldwide using the same symbol mark, while adapting to each region. To further enhance recognition and understanding of our group as a unified entity among a broad range of stakeholders, and to maximize corporate value and achieve sustainable growth, we have decided to unify the brand for our industrial gas businesses as “NIPPON SANSO” and standardize the brand logo globally.

Moving forward, we will continue striving to be a trusted company for all stakeholders as a globally recognized brand.

*Please note that Thermos Group, which operates the consumer household goods business within our group, will not change its brand logo.

*The logo change at Nippon Sanso Holdings and each group company will be implemented in stages, so both new and old logos may be seen together for a certain period. We appreciate your understanding.

The Nippon Sanso Holdings Group is the world’s fourth-largest supplier of industrial, electronic, and medical gases, operating in four geographic regions - Japan, U.S., Europe and Asia & Oceania - covering over 30 countries and regions. In addition, the Thermos business supplies THERMOS branded products to more than 120 countries worldwide. Since its foundation as Nippon Sanso Ltd. in 1910, the group stands for creating social value through innovative gas solutions that increase industrial productivity, enhance human well-being and contribute to a more sustainable future. With more than 19,000 employees, together, we are “The Gas Professionals” and we all have the same goal: “Making life better through gas technology”

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