Gartner CIO Selects Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. for CIO Choice Award
Air Products Recognized for Information Technology Best Practices
STAMFORD, CONN., October 17, 2002 — Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT and ITB) today announced that Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. is the winner of the Gartner CIO Choice Award. The award was presented at Symposium/ITxpo 2002 by Gartner CIO Scott Fertig.

Gartner's CIO Choice Award is presented annually to a company that best embodies the qualities of an IT best practices leader. Among Air Products' achievements, was its use of product data management, use of XML for B2B data exchange, and IT investment portfolio management as part of its overall eBusiness strategy.

"Over the past year, Air Products has demonstrated, through a series of Total Cost of Ownership assessments, continuous improvements in providing world-class service at competitive costs," said Fertig. "Air Products has reaped year over year business benefit from a continuous, comprehensive process of IT assessment."

Air Products was selected from more than 100 nominations submitted for the award.

This award is selected and awarded by Gartner's CIO. The CIO Choice Award is not affiliated with Gartner Research or Gartner analysts.

About Air Products
Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in technology, energy, healthcare and industrial markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of products, services and solutions, providing atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials and chemical intermediates. The company is the largest global supplier of electronic materials, hydrogen, helium and select performance chemicals. Founded in 1940, Air Products is recognized for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment. With annual revenues of $5.7 billion and operations in 30 countries, the company's 18,000 employees build lasting relationships with their customers and communities based on understanding, integrity and passion. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.

About Gartner
Gartner, Inc. is a research and advisory firm that helps more than 10,500 clients understand technology and drive business growth. Gartner's businesses consist of Gartner Research, Gartner Consulting, Gartner Measurement and Gartner Events. Founded in 1979, Gartner is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, and has 4,000 associates, including 1,200 research analysts and consultants, in more than 90 locations worldwide. Fiscal 2001 revenue totaled $963 million. For more information, visit www.gartner.com.
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