Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Hydrogen innovation earns Luxfer Gas Cylinders gold at regional manufacturing awards

A commitment to pioneering the use of hydrogen technology has seen Luxfer Gas Cylinders recognised for its innovation at the regional Make UK Manufacturing Awards – paving the way for the company to compete in the national finals in January 2025.

Luxfer Gas Cylinders – the world’s largest manufacturer of high-pressure composite and aluminium cylinders – was presented with the Make UK Midlands Innovation Award earlier this month.

Organised by Make UK, the body that represents manufacturing industry across the UK, the awards were held to mark the achievements of companies from across the Midlands.

Judges handed a gold to Luxfer Gas Cylinders in recognition of its extensive and relentless efforts to develop new systems and infrastructure to transport hydrogen safely. This has involved significant seven figure investment in R&D across teams in the UK and North America in order take advantage of what is expected to be a substantial uptake in the use of hydrogen for clean energy in the future.

Lucy Morris, Marketing Manager, Luxfer Gas Cylinders Europe, said: “We’re so proud to be recognised by Make UK, and particularly in this category, because innovation is something that is fundamental to our organisation, and specifically to our highly skilled alternative fuel experts. They are bringing to bear our decades of experience in gas containment to develop clean, green, solutions that will encourage adoption of hydrogen technology.

“It’s an exciting time for this sector, and we’re pleased to be acknowledged as a pioneer, breaking new ground and helping reformulate what’s possible in hydrogen mobility and storage.”

Chris Corkan, Region Director for Make UK in the Midlands, added: “These awards are a testament to the dynamic companies and individuals working within engineering and manufacturing. The sector remains at the heart of creating wealth in the Midlands and as we grow our economy there will be a bright future for companies and individuals that make the most of their talent.”

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