Linde North America receives prestigious safety award Tenth time cited by Norfolk Southern

Murray Hill and New Providence, N.J., U.S., September 28, 2011 – Linde North America, through one of its U.S. affiliates, was awarded Norfolk Southern Corporation’s Thoroughbred Chemical Safety Award for 2010. This is the fourth year in a row and the tenth time that Linde in North America has been recognized by Norfolk Southern since the award was instituted 15 years ago. Linde North America is a member of The Linde Group, a world leading gases and engineering company. Norfolk Southern Corporation is one of the nation's premier transportation companies. Wick Moorman, chief executive