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  • New Video: Putting Hydrogen Systems Into Use

    New Video: Putting Hydrogen Systems Into Use

    As hydrogen moves beyond industrial applications into local communities, airports, and fueling stations, safety remains paramount. Our latest video, Putting Hydrogen Systems Into Use, breaks down essential safety practices, including proper training, use of PPE, gas monitoring, and emergency preparedness. Learn the three key steps—venting, grounding, and purging—that ensure safe and efficient hydrogen system operation.

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  • Reflecting on 2024: A Year of Growth, Innovation, and Safety with CGA President and CEO, Rich Gottwald

    Reflecting on 2024: A Year of Growth, Innovation, and Safety with CGA President and CEO, Rich Gottwald

    As we step into 2025, the Compressed Gas Association (CGA) is proud to celebrate the incredible progress made over the past year. In 2024, we advanced safety, hosted world-class events, and amplified our story across the industry.

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  • Rich Craig to Retire After More Than Five Decades of Service to the Compressed Gas Industry

    Rich Craig to Retire After More Than Five Decades of Service to the Compressed Gas Industry

    Rich Craig to Retire After More Than Five Decades of Service to the Compressed Gas Industry

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  • Compressed Gases: Powering the Present, Advancing the Future

    Compressed Gases: Powering the Present, Advancing the Future

    Compressed gases are integral to various industries and everyday products. Key gases like nitrogen, oxygen, hydrogen, carbon dioxide, specialty gases, argon, and acetylene are crucial in fields ranging from healthcare and food production to manufacturing and transportation.

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  • Takeshi Matsuyama Honored with IOMA International Harmonization Award

    Takeshi Matsuyama Honored with IOMA International Harmonization Award

    CGA is pleased to congratulate Takeshi Matsuyama of Air Water, Inc. as the recipient of the 2024 IOMA International Harmonization Award!

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  • The Unsung Hero Behind the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: Helium

    The Unsung Hero Behind the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: Helium

    As families across the United States gather around the dinner table tomorrow to celebrate Thanksgiving, one of the most beloved traditions of the holiday season will be unfolding in New York City: the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. This iconic event, known for its vibrant floats, marching bands, and massive balloon characters, has become a symbol of American holiday spirit. Yet, behind the excitement and spectacle, there’s an invisible industry playing a crucial role in making it all happen: the compressed gas industry—specifically helium.

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  • CGA Staff Attend U.S. Celebration of 2024 World Standards Day

    CGA Staff Attend U.S. Celebration of 2024 World Standards Day

    Members of CGA’s staff recently attended the U.S. celebration of World Standards Day, a prominent week-long event organized by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

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  • TECH24: A Groundbreaking First for the Compressed Gas Industry

    TECH24: A Groundbreaking First for the Compressed Gas Industry

    The Compressed Gas Association (CGA) recently held its inaugural Technical Summit, TECH24, in Houston, Texas, marking a significant milestone for the compressed gas industry. This dynamic, three-day event brought together hundreds of professionals from across the sector to explore innovations, share expertise, and tackle the challenges shaping the future of our industry.

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  • 2025 Safety Awards Program: Call for Submissions

    2025 Safety Awards Program: Call for Submissions

    The Compressed Gas Association’s (CGA) annual safety awards program recognizes the dedication to safety exhibited by member companies and individuals. We are now accepting nominations/submissions for multiple awards.

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  • CGA Releases Revised S-1.2 and S-1.3 Standards

    CGA Releases Revised S-1.2 and S-1.3 Standards

    Newly revised editions of CGA S-1.2 and CGA S-1.3, designed to ensure you have the right tools to keep your operations safe and compliant, have just been released. If you’re responsible for sizing pressure relief devices (PRDs) for portable containers or stationary storage, these updated safety standards are your go-to resources.

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