Airgas Declares Regular Dividend for First Quarter FY2009

RADNOR, Pa.--(Business Wire)--
Airgas, Inc. (NYSE:ARG) today announced that the Board of
Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per
share, payable June 30, 2008 to shareholders of record as of June 12,
2008.

About Airgas, Inc.

Airgas, Inc. (NYSE:ARG), through its subsidiaries, is the largest
U.S. distributor of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, and
hardgoods, such as welding equipment and supplies. Airgas is also one
of the largest U.S. distributors of safety products, the largest U.S.
producer of nitrous oxide and dry ice, the largest liquid carbon
dioxide producer in the Southeast, and a leading distributor of
process chemicals, refrigerants, and ammonia products. More than
14,000 employees work in over 1,100 locations, including branches,
retail stores, gas fill plants, specialty gas labs, production
facilities and distribution centers. Airgas also distributes its
products and services through eBusiness, catalog and telesales
channels. Its national scale and strong local presence offer a
competitive edge to its diversified customer base. For more
information, please visit www.airgas.com.

Airgas, Inc.
Investor Contact:
Jay Worley (610) 902-6206
jay.worley@airgas.com
or
Media Contact:
James Ely (610) 902-6010
jim.ely@airgas.com

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