Linde

Linde is a German word meaning the linden tree, a deciduous tree in the genus Tilia. It is used as a surname and as a toponym in German-speaking areas and appears in various corporate brand names and products.

Linde plc is a multinational industrial gases and engineering company. It traces its corporate lineage to the 19th century through Carl von Linde's refrigeration and gas separation work in Germany, and it grew through the merger of Linde AG and Praxair in 2018 to form Linde plc. It is one of the world's largest producers of industrial gases, supplying atmospheric and process gases (such as nitrogen, oxygen, argon, hydrogen), as well as specialty gases and related services. The company also designs and constructs cryogenic equipment, gas-processing plants, and related technology for industries including manufacturing, healthcare, energy, electronics, and metallurgy. Linde operates in numerous countries across Europe, North America, Asia, and beyond and maintains a diversified portfolio spanning production, distribution, and engineering services.

Other uses of Linde include its role as a surname and as a place name in German-speaking regions. The term is derived from the linden tree, a cultural symbol in parts of Europe and a common motif in town squares and heraldry.