GKN Hydrogen is another Langley step in Italy
Langley Holdings has acquired GKN Hydrogen, the Italian Hydrogen Storage and Power-to-Power specialist
With the acquisition of GKN Hydrogen, the Langley galaxy speaks even more Italian. With its heart and capital in the UK, Langley’s Power Solutions division started from the beginning with a strong European footprint: Bergen Engines in Norway, Piller Power Systems in Germany and Marelli Motori in Italy.
To speed up on hydrogen Langley chose GKN
We told you about Bergen Engines‘ acceleration of the gas-hydrogen blend. It was announced on 1 August that Langley Holdings has acquired GKN Hydrogen, the Italian Hydrogen Storage and Power-to-Power specialist, from Dowlais Group. Based in Pfalzen, northern Italy, with subsidiaries in Germany and the USA, GKN Hydrogen is pioneering a ‘frontier technology‘ for the safe storage of hydrogen. Formerly part of GKN Powder Metallurgy, a division of Dowlais Group plc, the company has brought together materials science and engineering to create advanced metal hydride compounds. The technology captures and stores hydrogen in a solid state form at x 16 the density of compressed hydrogen gas without degradation for up to 30 years, according to company literature. Hydrogen is converted back to a gas when required by heating the hydride to 60°C (140°F). The company has proven the system over 7,000 charge / discharge cycles with 99% efficiency.
Anthony Langley, Chairman & CEO, Langley Holdings plc
This acquisition underscores Langley Holdings’ strategic focus on sustainable energy solutions and commitment to a greener future”. GKN Hydrogen becomes part of Langley ‘s Power Solutions Division. During the integration process, Langley Holdings will work closely with the GKN Hydrogen management team to ensure a smooth transition of the business.
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