Luxfer Gas Cylinders, located in Nottingham and known as the world’s premier producer of high-pressure composite and aluminum cylinders, recently received national acclaim at The Manufacturer MX Awards. The ceremony, held on November 27 at the Titanic Hotel Liverpool, saw Luxfer winning the Product Innovation & Design Award.

The award celebrates Luxfer’s exceptional dedication to enhancing hydrogen storage technology, a critical component for the burgeoning hydrogen energy sector. The company’s commitment is demonstrated through its substantial investments in research and development activities in both the UK and North America. This strategic focus aims to prepare Luxfer for a significant rise in hydrogen utilization, anticipated to play a crucial role in the transition to clean energy solutions.

Matt Bull, Operations Director at Luxfer Gas Cylinders Europe, said: We’re incredibly proud to be acknowledged for our work, particularly in this category.

“Innovation lies at the heart of everything we do at Luxfer, and this award celebrates our commitment to pushing boundaries and redefining what’s possible in hydrogen mobility and storage. Specifically, this achievement is a testament to the expertise of our exceptional alternative fuels team, which continues to pioneer groundbreaking solutions to help shape a more sustainable future.”

The Manufacturer MX Awards was established in 2015 and while it is the biggest annual celebration on the industry’s calendar, the awards are not just about the ceremony, but the culmination of a rigorous programme designed to provide valuable business improvement advice and feedback from an expert panel of judges. Organised by The Manufacturer in partnership with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), it is the only peer-reviewed and judged programme of its kind for UK manufacturing.

Grace Gilling, Managing Director of The Manufacturer, said:

The remarkable accomplishments of this year’s winners showcase their unwavering commitment to excellence in manufacturing.

“With a stringent evaluation process grounded in peer-reviewed criteria, the selection ensures that each finalist is measured against the highest industry standards. The intense competition highlights the extraordinary quality and innovation present across the breadth of UK manufacturing.”

Luxfer Gas Cylinders also recently won the Innovation Award at the regional Make UK Manufacturing Awards and will go on to compete in the national finals against companies from around the UK in January 2025

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