We are committed to sustainable, profitable growth. And a strong presence in emerging markets is essential to achieve this aim. Linde has carved out a particularly firm foothold in burgeoning markets such as China, India and the oil and gas-producing nations of the Middle East, as well as in Latin America, Eastern Europe and Russia – thus ensuring a solid foundation for sales and profit growth. These are all regions experiencing rising demand for industrial gases and the enabling production facilities across the petrochemical, steel, electronics, solar power and environmental protection industries.