The manufacturer of high-pressure aluminium and composite cylinders has a specialist and expanding alternative fuel facility based in Nottingham. In the past year it has been at the forefront of green transport solutions including:

The ‘most lightweight, fuel efficient and quickest-to-refuel’ H2 bus in the world, in partnership with start- up Mobility & Innovation
Cleaning up waste collection in Europe, through a ten-strong fleet of zero-emission refuse trucks, powered by Luxfer systems and created by Netherlands-based sustainable transport provider E-Trucks
Taking hydrogen technology to the seas, with its hydrogen work boat, in partnership with Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB). In addition, Luxfer is working on the world’s first hydrogen tugboat for Antwerp Harbour, navigating the challenges of the harsh saltwater environment and complex regulatory landscape, in order to make hydrogen systems safe and green for European waterways.

Alternative fuels now represent the fastest-growing division across the whole Luxfer Group, with the achievements of the UK Luxfer team being recognised in 2022 through finalist positions in the World Hydrogen Awards and Energy Awards.

Mark Lawday, Vice President and General Manager for Luxfer Europe, said: “To reach net zero, buses, trains, trucks, ships, refuse trucks and more must be manufactured – or adapted – to be powered by cleaner, greener fuel.

“We’ve been committed to a proactive innovation strategy targeting the alternative fuel market for many years, because we understand the growing importance of clean fuels, energy and sustainability.

“What’s really exciting is that we’re now at a critical point, with our engineers pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and increased investment driving the market further than what was thought possible just a decade ago. We believe, so far, that the world has only scratched the surface of hydrogen’s potential.”

Luxfer is now focused on expanding work with partners of all sizes and within different sectors, and continuing to develop its cylinder technology to meet demand.