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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., ­ September 2, 2005 ­ Praxair Surface Technologies, a subsidiary of Praxair, Inc. (NYSE:PX) today announced the signing of an agreement with Pemla Ink to become a distributor in Canada for Praxair's line of laser engraved ceramic anilox rolls, sleeves and other products for the flexo printing and converting marketplace.

Pemla Ink's president, Peter Wainberg stated, "We are extremely pleased to have formed a contractual partnership with Praxair Surface Technologies whom we consider to be the premier global anilox supplier. Praxair's products and business philosophies fall completely in line with Pemla's business model of supplying top quality products, service and value to our customers. The joint blending of anilox and ink in research and development will certainly provide our mutual customers with the very latest targeted technology to meet individual as well as group market needs."

"The relationship leverages the best of both companies", said Mike McPherron, sales manager of Praxair Surface Technologies. "It uses Praxair's strength in anilox manufacturing and Pemla's strength in ink technology. Our combined strengths in both manufacturing and technical services will position us for growth as the applications for these types of products continue to increase."

Praxair Surface Technologies has been providing leading-edge anilox roll technology to the flexographic printing industry for more than two decades. Praxair also supplies surface-engineered solutions to a wide range of other markets, including pulp and paper, aerospace, automotive, and petroleum.

Praxair, Inc., parent company of Praxair Surface Technologies, Inc., is the largest industrial gases company in North and South America, and one of the largest worldwide, with 2004 sales of $6.6 billion. The company produces, sells and distributes atmospheric and process gases, and high-performance surface coatings. Praxair products, services and technologies bring productivity and environmental benefits to a wide variety of industries, including aerospace, chemicals, food and beverage, electronics, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, metals and others.

Pemla Ink Technologies is a leading Canadian manufacturer and developer of ink and ink technology specializing in water, solvent and UV based flexographic and gravure inks. Pemla has been privately owned and operated since its establishment in 1977. With head office and manufacturing facilities in Montreal, Canada, Pemla and its agents provide their products and services worldwide.