Airgas Reports Second Quarter EPS Growth of 27%; Outlook Remains Positive

Airgas Reports Second Quarter EPS Growth of 27%; Outlook Remains Positive: "Airgas, Inc., (NYSE:ARG), the largest U.S. distributor of industrial, medical and specialty gases, welding, safety and related products, today reported strong growth in sales, operating income and earnings for its second quarter ended September 30, 2005"