Johnson Matthey

At Johnson Matthey, our vision is for a world that’s cleaner and healthier, for today’s and future generations. As a global leader in sustainable technologies, we apply cutting-edge science to create solutions with our customers that make a real difference to the world around us. Through continued investment in class-leading research and development, we’re tackling the world’s big challenges into our third century and beyond. As a leader in hydrogen activities for decades, our offer includes hydrogen production catalysts and processes, components for hydrogen fuel cells, catalyst coated membranes (CCMs) for fuel cells and electrolysis, and new technologies for Low Carbon Hydrogen production.

Innovate UK EDGE

Our innovation and growth specialists are at the centre of our service. Each client engagement results in a bespoke strategy but common priorities include:

• Exploiting business innovation: Developing a commercial strategy and building a team to deliver it; protecting & harnessing your IP; improving innovation management & accessing the innovation ecosystem globally.
• Sourcing funding and finance: Applying the right strategy to secure grants and capital for your business, enhancing investor appeal and getting investment ready to propel your growth.
• Opening new markets: Creating connections to partners & leveraging insights to expand into vertical & international markets and achieve scale.

Often these priorities are closely linked, especially in the case of scaling businesses which must align all business functions to achieve a step change in growth. Our Scaleup Programme prepares companies who have already benefited from our high growth service and other innovation-driven businesses with 50%+ growth potential for just such a transformation.

Luxfer Gas Cylinders

Luxfer is world’s largest manufacturer of high-pressure aluminum and composite gas cylinders for a wide and growing variety of application – such as life support, alternative fuel, medical, industrial, beverage, fire extinguisher, aerospace, inflation scuba and performance racing.
We operate facilities in the United States, the UK, Canada, China and India. And with more than 50 million Luxfer cylinders in service we pride ourselves on an exemplary record for dependable service and safety.
Luxfer’s G-Stor TM H2 products are the leading line of lightweight high-pressure hydrogen-storage cylinders used by a number of the world’s largest OEMs that design, develop and manufacture state-of-the-art compressed hydrogen-storage systems for fuel-cell and internal-combustion engines

Stand 1 – Swagelok Manchester

As an authorised Swagelok Distributor, we supply over 7000 products and services including Fittings, Filters, Valves, Hose, Tubing, Regulators, Welding Systems, Measurement Devices Training, Advisory Services, Equipment, Custom Fabrications and much more.

Our products are available in various materials, pressures and sizes, with over 400 patents in force and pending worldwide, we have the specific solutions to meet your needs. Alongside our innovative products and technologies, we provide the practical information, know-how, tools and specialty services needed to purchase, manage and apply them successfully to a variety of applications.

When it comes to Hydrogen fuel cell technology, extra care needs to be taken to select high-integrity components to fill and store hydrogen in cylinders and transfer it to the fuel cell. Swagelok offers expert advice and a wide range of fluid system components for use in many types of hydrogen-related applications.

Stand 2  – Bronkhorst

Specialists in the measurement and control of H2 at pressures up to 700bar for fiscal monitoring and H2 storage, as well as enable R&D of new of storage techniques and automotive regulators.  At lower pressures we measure Fuel Cell consumption and precisely humidify gas supply to the Fuel Cell to increase its efficiency.

Stand 3 – ATETA University of Birmingham

ATETA is an SME support programme for West-Midlands-based businesses, part of the Birmingham Energy Institute at the University of Birmingham. ATETA is funded by the European Regional Development Fund to offer free advice and technical support in the adoption of low carbon and energy efficiency solutions. Since 2017 ATETA has supported over 170 businesses.

 What will we do?

Offer free support in the adoption of low carbon, sustainability, and energy technologies to help the decarbonisation of industry, and enabling companies reach UK Net Zero. ATETA offers support to businesses or charities across the West Midlands (Black Country, Coventry and Warwickshire, Worcestershire and GBS LEP areas).

ATETA provides access to a team of experienced research engineers who will work with you in state-of-the-art research facilities and laboratories to identify ways for your business to improve efficiency, identify new market prospects, test and demonstrate new ideas and ultimately grow your business. To date the programme has succeeded in generating a net income of almost £25 million for the local economy.

Technology areas where we can support your business include;

Low Carbon Power

• Distributed Energy System Design and Grid
• EV Charging Integration
• Power Systems and Smart Grid Economics

Thermal Energy Technology

• Low Carbon Heating and Cooling
• Thermal Materials – Development and Application
• Heat Recovery and System Efficiency

Green Mobility

• Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Technologies
• Clean Vehicle Technologies
• Energy from Waste and Alternative Fuels

Stand 4 Marks and Clerk

Marks & Clerk is one of the UK’s largest Patent and Trade Mark Attorney firms, with more than 140 staff across eight UK offices.

We are experts not only in intellectual property law, but also in the science and technology that underpins our clients’ businesses. Our ability to draw upon this specialist technical expertise, not just in the context of patent prosecution but also in the context of patent litigation and commercial transactions, enables us to provide clients with a level of service and reach unmatched by other firms.

The size and breadth of expertise across the firm allows us to cover all technologies and sectors in depth. Fields of expertise include energy and the environment, electronics, telecommunications and software; medical devices; life sciences (biotechnology and pharmaceuticals); and mechanical engineering.

Stand 5 – Luxfer Gas Cylinders

Luxfer is world’s largest manufacturer of high-pressure aluminum and composite gas cylinders for a wide and growing variety of application – such as life support, alternative fuel, medical, industrial, beverage, fire extinguisher, aerospace, inflation scuba and performance racing.
We operate facilities in the United States, the UK, Canada, China and India. And with more than 50 million Luxfer cylinders in service we pride ourselves on an exemplary record for dependable service and safety.
Luxfer’s G-Stor TM H2 products are the leading line of lightweight high-pressure hydrogen-storage cylinders used by a number of the world’s largest OEMs that design, develop and manufacture state-of-the-art compressed hydrogen-storage systems for fuel-cell and internal-combustion engines

Stand 6 – Intelligent Energy

Stand 7 – Adelan

Adelan are the longest running British fuel cell company and recently celebrated our 25^th anniversary. Adelan have invented and own world class low carbon, SOFC technology and have over 35 years continuous experience within the fuel cell and hydrogen sector. Adelan SOFCs enable a wide range of applications and are fuel flexible being able to use LPG, methane and hydrogen. Adelan have a deep understanding of other fuel cell technology and their comparative advantages, offering advice on all fuel cell technologies for applications and are global players being UK BEIS Hydrogen Champions and being invited to COP26. Currently, Adelan are looking into adapting fuel cell and hydrogen technologies into the construction and transport sectors, being involved in the Innovate UK-run H2GVMids project.

Stand 8 – Pressure Tech

Established in 2000 and located in the UK, Pressure Tech designs and manufactures high-quality ISO-9001 accredited pressure regulators for use on gas and liquid applications.

From ultra-lightweight regulators (down to 200g) and onboard vehicle regulators, to high-pressure refuelling solutions and self-closing cylinder valves, our product portfolio covers a wide range of applications on Hydrogen service.

This range includes our EC79/2009 certified AUTO438 for hydrogen powered buses and trucks. The extensive EC79 approval process saw our AUTO438 put through over 100,000 cycles by external certification body KIWA Nederland – this equates to 10 years lifetime on a typical installation.

Our business model ensures customers are quickly able to access the technical and design expertise required to offer collaboration on unique solutions for specific applications, resulting in products that provide accurate control with long-term reliability in service

Stand 9 – Hydrasun/ Parker Hannifin

Hydrasun is a recognised market leader in the provision of integrated fluid transfer, power, and control solutions.

We will be exhibiting in conjunction with Parker Hannifin, who provide an unparalleled range of products and solutions across nine core technologies: aerospace, climate control, electromechanical, engineered materials, filtration, fluid and gas handling, hydraulics, pneumatics, and process control.

The cooperation of Parker and Hydrasun ideally position us to service the needs of the hydrogen market. Through Parker’s development of new products for specific applications or transferring technologies from expertise in other market sectors. Coupled with Hydrasun’s experience of design, product supply, integration, installation, and commissioning of piping systems for Hydrogen projects.

Please visit our stand to have a chat about your project and application.

Stand 10 – Hypermotive Ltd

Hypermotive Ltd. are one of Europe’s leading fuel cell systems integrators, with facilities in the UK and Germany.

We operate 3 business divisions:

• Hypermotive Fuel Cell (FC) Systems
• Hypermotive Electric Vehicle (EV) Systems
• Hypermotive Wiring Systems (Manufacturing)

Our Fuel Cell Systems team leads fuel cell programs for customers from technology startups to automotive OEMs. We have experience of integrating fuel cells into all transport sectors including; automotive, commercial vehicle, off-highway, rail, marine and aerospace.

Our fuel cell engineering capability includes stack and system design, controls and monitoring, air, fuel and thermal management and the electrical and mechanical integration of fuel cells and hydrogen storage systems. We are technical advisors to a number of e-mobility industry bodies.

Our broader electrical engineering capability includes; low and high voltage systems design, electronics design, software/control development, functional safety. We are also a tier 1 manufacturers of electrical systems for fuel cell and battery vehicles.

Stand 11 – Hydrotechnik

Hydrotechnik will be showcasing their extensive range of Pressure Sensors and Test Rigs for the Hydrogen market.
We have considerable experience in supplying high quality Pressure Sensors, Micro-sensors, ATEX and high accuracy transducers will all be on display.

Also on display will be our Watchlog range of Wireless transmitters and gateways.  Connect up to 60 sensors on a local system or into the cloud with a wireless range up to 6Km.

Hydrotechnik also manufacture Test Rigs for hydrogen vessel and component testing up to 3,000 Bar.  End of production, proof and burst testing are all available.

Please visit us on stand 11 for more information.

Stand 12 – Chesterfield Special Cylinders

Stand 13 – Innovate UK Edge – Midlands

Our innovation and growth specialists are at the centre of our service. Each client engagement results in a bespoke strategy but common priorities include:

Exploiting business innovation: Developing a commercial strategy and building a team to deliver it; protecting & harnessing your IP; improving innovation management & accessing the innovation ecosystem globally.

Sourcing funding and finance: Applying the right strategy to secure grants and capital for your business, enhancing investor appeal and getting investment ready to propel your growth.

Opening new markets: Creating connections to partners & leveraging insights to expand into vertical & international markets and achieve scale.

Often these priorities are closely linked, especially in the case of scaling businesses which must align all business functions to achieve a step change in growth.

.Our Scaleup Programme prepares companies who have already benefited from our high growth service and other innovation-driven businesses with 50%+ growth potential for just such a transformation

Stand 14 – Clean Power Hydrogen (CPH2)

Clean Power Hydrogen (CPH2) manufactures the unique Membrane-Free Electrolyser™ producing green hydrogen in a simple, safe, and sustainable manner, and at any scale.

CPH2 is a dynamic and innovative company dedicated to providing the best solution possible for producing green hydrogen and pure medical-grade oxygen. We have advanced the development of hydrogen as green energy by demonstrating a new form of production without using Platinum Group Metals. To do this, we have taken a unique approach. By marrying cryogenic separation, a well-established technology, with our patented Membrane-Free Electrolyser™, we have developed a cost-effective alternative to alkaline and PEM electrolysis.

The CPH2 technology reduces cost, complexity, and safety risk due to membrane failure. As a scalable system, our technology is suited to many applications encouraging the lowering of barriers to wide-scale adoption and accelerating the progress towards a zero-carbon future

Stand 15 – Hybrid Air Vehicles

Hybrid Air Vehicles’ Airlander 10 will deliver up to a 90% reduction in carbon emissions compared to other aircraft in its various roles from 2025 and achieve zero-emissions flight by 2030. Airlander 10 will be able to fly up to 100 passengers or 10 tonnes of payload and can operate away from traditional fixed infrastructure. The aircraft’s unique design characteristics make it an ideal platform for the use of hydrogen fuel cells. The production standard aircraft is expected to be in flight from 2023 and in service in 2025

Stand 16  – Sauer Compressors UK

Dependable up to 500 bar – anywhere, anytime, anygas. Sauer Compressors are internationally known as a leading supplier of high pressure compressed air & gas solutions. For over 130 years we have developed and manufactured state-of-the-art high pressure compressors ranging from 15 – 500 bar, supplying our products to the Shipping, Naval, Industrial and Oil & Gas markets. Sauer are proud to supply & support HAUG Sauer Compressors, our centre of excellence for oil free compressors which are manufactured from St. Gallen in Switzerland. HAUG compressors are the experts in state of the art gas-tight piston compressors for air and a variety of gases in the 0.5 – 110 kW output range. The team at Sauer Compressors UK are on hand to discuss any projects you may have to find you the best solution, we can support you with new sales, aftersales support, overhaul & testing, customised solutions, spare parts, and technical advice.

Stand 17 – FTI Ltd

FTI are a premier supplier of Ham-Let Valves & Fittings, Gas Arc Regulators, Sandvik Stainless Steel Tube, Flexible Metal hoses and other instrumentation products suitable for the Hydrogen Industry.

The Ham-Let products are compliant with EC-79 for Hydrogen use. As well as being a product distributor we also offer our own manufacturing (CNC Machining), Sub-Assembly and Panel Building.

We pride ourselves on offering excellent value for money and great technical and customer support.

Come and say hello – on our stand will be Karl from FTI, Julian from Ham-Let and Simon from Gas Arc.

Stand 18 – Kiwa UK

Kiwa is leading the facilitation of the international acceptance of hydrogen as a low carbon energy vector through its focus on safe and pragmatic solutions. We understand the complementary nature of hydrogen and electrification as routes to Net-Zero and the importance of considering the whole supply chain production, storage, distribution and use when planning the future energy system.

We are about to launch a new hydrogen appliance test facility, with a supply of hydrogen piped from our closely located steam methane reformer (SMR), which produces gas using methane from a local anaerobic digestion plant. This gas supply is considerably cheaper than bottled hydrogen, giving appliance manufacturers a big cost advantage. It is also odourised, particularly which makes it especially useful for longevity accelerated lifecycle testing, cycles as it is the same gas that appliances will use when installed in homes.

Stand 19 – SusHy CDT

The Sustainable Hydrogen (SusHy) Centre for Doctoral Training is a collaboration between the Universities of Nottingham, Loughborough, Birmingham and Ulster. The centre is supported by the Engineering and Sciences Research Council and industrial partners and is seeking to train at least 67 industry ready doctorates across five years of intake to achieve the mass uptake of hydrogen technologies in the UK and beyond. The centre’s vision is moving beyond 2030 – hydrogen facilitated deep-decarbonisation. Some of the research themes involved in the SusHy CDT are Cost reduction, Safety, Systems level and multisectoral innovations and Managing changes

In the Foyer

UKHFCA

The UK HFCA is the oldest and largest pan UK association, dedicated to supporting stakeholders across the entire value chain of both the Hydrogen sector and the Fuel Cell industry. Our members represent over 200,000 employees globally, with combined revenues over £400 billion, and cover the entire value chain from raw material sourcing, to supply chain and components, financing, professional services, B2B and consumer facing solutions. With over 15 years of experience, the UKHFCA is a leader in advocating for and accelerating the transition to Net Zero in the UK through the deployment of hydrogen & fuel cell solutions.

NanoSUN

NanoSUN is a world leading, award-winning, engineering company focused on the development, manufacture and commercialisation of mobile hydrogen refuelling solutions for use within the Transportation Industry. From Industrial Gases to Transport and Mobility sectors, we aim to accelerate hydrogen use with innovative technologies by bridging the gap between the hydrogen supply industry and the needs of end users for convenient, low cost, simple-to-use and safe fuelling systems.

Founded in 2017 by veterans of the industrial gases and hydrogen fuel-cell industries, NanoSUN develops novel cascade hydrogen fuelling technology for a wide range of hydrogen powered applications, where high pressure, safe and cost-effective hydrogen storage, distribution and dispensing solutions enable customers to operate zero-emission products.

Focused on accelerating hydrogen transportation across the UK and Europe, our innovative fuelling systems are specifically developed to facilitate hydrogen mobility and rapid, low-cost deployment of the support infrastructure needed to encourage the adoption of hydrogen vehicles.

WEH GmbH

WEH GmbH has long since been an established market leader in the development and manufacture of quick test connectors, having been established in 1973 by the WEH family.

WEH GmbH’s foresight for the future of alternative fuels led the company in 1986 to develop the range of alternative refueling components for natural gas (CNG) and hydrogen (H2). Today, WEH is also the world market leader for alternative refueling components.

The well proven design, ease of operation, safety and reliability of WEH Products – from fueling nozzles, hoses, breakaway couplings and filters for fueling stations to receptacles and check valves in vehicles, have stimulated a growing consumer acceptance of alternative fuels.

From natural gas it was only a small step to developing fueling components for gaseous hydrogen. Once again, this is where WEH pioneers international standards. Today, most state-of-the-art hydrogen fueling stations all around the world rely on WEH fueling components.

Orbital Fabrications

Orbital Fabrications are specialists in the field of manufacturing high purity stainless steel pipework, manifolds and control systems for hydrogen.  At CCSHFC 2021, Orbital Fabrications will be showcasing our latest developments and innovations in TIG welding techniques for fabricating complex assemblies in stainless and high nickel content alloys; utilising both automated orbital welding techniques alongside lathe and turntable TIG welding.  This is supported by recent investment and expansion of our in-house CNC machine shop.

Our team will be available to discuss the latest innovations and support services on offer from Orbital Fabrications; starting from our comprehensive in-house design team, through to test and qualification, including in house helium mass spectrometry for leak detection.  High pressure testing to 700 bar and higher also available.

For ultra-high purity applications, all fabrication, assembly and test is conducted within our class 5 and class 6 cleanroom facilities, ensuring the highest levels of cleanliness.

NCFVL

NVFCL are the official UK Distributor for the complete range of products manufactured by FITOK.

Boasting 6 manufacturing sites across 3 continents, FITOK offer an extensive range of twin ferrule stainless steel products suitable for both low-pressure systems (6,000psi) and high-pressure systems (20,000psi) certified with both    EC-79 and ECE-R110.

NVFCL can work with directly customers to reduce overall project costs without compromising on quality.

FITOK stainless steel is manufactured under a strict specification at the mill to minimize Hydrogen embrittlement by ensuring high levels of Nickel and Chromium.

NVFCL also offer different levels of stocking options all built around our customers requirements, whether on site with consignment stock or from one of our 3 UK business units, NVFCL always put our customers’ needs first.

• 24-hour support line
• Free material certification
• No minimum order value

Back of the Auditorium

LINSINGER

Another big step towards zero emission mobility

World’s first hydrogen powered rail milling train has been developed by LINSINGER and was presented in November 2020.

The new rail milling train MG11 H2 is another milestone in the 80 year history of the sawing and milling specialist which is based in Upper Austria. With an export quota of 98 % and 520 employees, LINSINGER is still expanding their business – the latest by opening a branch in Taicang/China and an office in Hongkong. LINSINGER’s rail milling concept is well on track to run without emission. Next steps include focusing on a sustainable, future-orientated drive solution.

Rail milling is essential for the maintenance of tracks and ultimately the smooth and safe operation of trains

Coventry University’s Centre for Advanced Low Carbon Propulsion(C ALPS)

Coventry University’s Centre for Advanced Low Carbon Propulsion is a focal point where researchers and industry work together on the science and engineering behind the next generation of electrified propulsion systems, accelerating the transition to carbon-zero transport.

Coventry University’s investments in Hydrogen infrastructure leverage the C-ALPS facilities to create a unique capability within the UK to meet the surge in interest in Hydrogen as a zero – carbon fuel.

The new 100m2 hydrogen fuel-cell research lab was completed in Q3 2021 for cell and short stack research and development including facilities for post-mortem analysis.

On-site hydrogen storage facility with capacity to house tube-trailer supporting 18kg/hr usage rate & adaptation of existing powertrain test cells enable hydrogen system testing beyond 300kW scale.

Microcab Vianova

The Vianova is a Plug Fuel Cell electric vehicle based on Microcab’s versatile H2EV platform. In van format it meets the Royal Mail light van specification with 1m3 of freight volume. The powertrain consists of a 12kWh lithium battery (up to 60miles range) and fuel cell range extender (3.5kW to 10kW) giving a further 170miles from the onboard hydrogen store of 1.8kg H2 @ 350bar (700bar available). The vehicle is lightweight (750kg) using a bonded aluminium chassis and composite body giving very high overall efficiency (average 125Wh/km). Ideal for urban last mile delivery with a top speed of 55mph through a brushless AC motor. The vehicle has been designed for the Circular Economy and a predicted 20 year lifespan, with periodic remanufacture of systems at managed intervals (see Ecobulk.eu). Within the ATF HySMART project, new Printed Circuit Board (PCB) fuel cells from Bramble Energy UK are being integrated into the Vianova. The novel PCB fuel cells offer a route to lower cost mass manufacture, helping to bring fuel cell vehicles into a cost competitive range.

Toyota Mirai

Morpheus – Fuel Cell Boat