CLEVELAND, Jan. 17, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Chart Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq:GTLS), a leading independent global manufacturer of highly engineered equipment used in the production, storage and end-use of hydrocarbon and industrial gases, today announced that its securities now qualify for inclusion on the NASDAQ Global Select Market and began trading on this market effective January 1, 2008, under the trading symbol GTLS. The NASDAQ Global Select Market has among the highest initial listing standards in the world based on financial and liquidity requirements. Previously, Chart Industries was listed on the NASDAQ Global Market.
"Moving to the NASDAQ Global Select Market reflects our continued growth and financial strength, and we are pleased that our stock is now trading alongside NASDAQ's top tier companies," stated Sam Thomas, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Chart Industries. "We view our ability to meet the superior listing standards of the NASDAQ Global Select Market as a significant achievement. We expect our inclusion will increase Chart's market visibility and improve liquidity as we continue to execute our growth strategy."
Inclusion in this top tier market is a mark of achievement and stature for companies that qualify and represents a company's dedication to provide investors superior market quality, according to the exchange. For additional information about the NASDAQ Global Select Market, please go to: http://www.nasdaq.com/GlobalSelect.
Chart is a leading global manufacturer of highly engineered equipment used in the production, storage and end-use of hydrocarbon and industrial gases. The majority of Chart's products are used throughout the liquid gas supply chain for purification, liquefaction, distribution, storage and end-use applications, the largest portion of which are energy-related. Chart has domestic operations located in eight states and an international presence in Australia, China, the Czech Republic, Germany and the United Kingdom.
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