In February 2002, the Cryogenics Division of Sumitomo Heavy Industries (SHI), one of the most respected cryogenic companies in the world, acquired APD Cryogenics. Working in conjunction with the cryogenic subsidiary in Chicago, Sumitomo Cryogenics America (SCAI), the SHI Cryogenics Group was formed.
On August 1, 2006 Sumitomo Heavy Industries will merge its two wholly owned North American Cryogenic Subsidiaries. The new combined company will be named “Sumitomo (SHI) Cryogenics of America Incorporated”.
