FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Gas Innovations will be the Exclusive Marketing and Distribution arm for Diversified’s High Purity 99.99% Propylene La Porte, Texas (Houston) July 10, 2008 — Gas Innovations announces the construction of a new ultra high purity fractionator (purifier) by its partner Diversified CPC, Channahon, IL. “The fractionator is engineered for high capacity production of 99.99% plus purity hydrocarbons including electronic grade propylene for the semiconductor industry,” says Ashley Madray, Vice President Gas Innovations. “This is a major development for the high-tech firms that need pure gases for their process.” The gases and liquids will be marketed/distributed by Gas Innovations. Diversified CPC is a UL, ISO 9002 certified supplier of liquefied petroleum gases for such industries as the aerosol, packaging, and petrochemical. Gas Innovations will market the products through its industrial, specialty, and electronics gases network of distribution. About Gas Innovations: Gas Innovations provides industrial gas producers and distributors a dependable, independent wholesale supply partner. Since its founding, the company has grown to become a leading supplier of propylene, propane, and specialty gases, along with a complete line of cutting, heating and Kobelco welding consumables. Additional services include UT cylinder testing, cylinder packs and related cylinder services and sales. Gas Innovations is located in La Porte, TX. Visit us online at www.gasinnovations.com. ### Media Contacts: Yadira Castillo Marion, Montgomery, Inc. 713.523.7900 ycastillo@mmihouston.com Robin Paoli Marion, Montgomery, Inc. 415.244.2732 ypaoli@mmihouston.com