The Linde Group is a global leader in the industrial gases sector. The company provides atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, and related services to a wide range of customers worldwide. Linde's products and services are used in a variety of industries, including healthcare, food and beverage, chemicals, and energy. The company was founded in Germany in 1879 and has since grown to become one of the largest industrial gas companies in the world. Linde operates in over 100 countries and has more than 80000 employees.