A local manufacturing plant that fills and distributes industrial, medical, food grade and specialty gases in cylinders across Tennessee was named one of two National Cylinder Plants of the Year by Airgas, an Air Liquide company. Selected among 400+ Airgas cylinder plants across the country, the Chattanooga location of 4551 N. Access Road, was one of the top Airgas plants in overall safety and performance measures.
Officials said, "The Chattanooga plant fills thousands of cylinders per month and services five surrounding branches in the Airgas Southeast region.
This team has managed and reduced costs while simultaneously improving their fulfillment rate to customers. In addition, the Chattanooga plant has maintained a strong safety record with zero lost time incidents and zero preventable vehicle accidents."
Chris Hopwood, president of the Airgas Southeast Region, said, “I am proud to recognize and thank all of our Chattanooga plant associates for their hard work and dedication to Airgas. Our cylinder plants are an integral part of the Airgas business and play a critical role in providing an excellent customer experience. Congratulations to the team on achieving this prestigious award.”
Airgas’ CEO, COO and senior leaders visited the Chattanooga plant in July to celebrate the plant’s success, tour the facility and celebrate the plant’s associates.
The plant received a National Cylinder Plant of the Year trophy made from a three-foot gold cylinder, which will be displayed to commemorate their accomplishment. Additionally, each plant associate received a personalized award ring commemorating the achievement.