The acquistion brings together complimentary capabilities. Wystrach will be Hexagon Purus’ main hydrogen systems assembly hub, based in Weeze, Germany, while cylinder production will continue to be based at Hexagon Purus‘ facility in Kassel, Germany.

Hexagon Purus provides hydrogen type 4 high-pressure cylinders, fuel storage and distribution systems, and commercial vehicle battery pack and electric drivetrain solutions. Its European cylinder production facility is located in Kassel, Germany.

Wystrach specializes in the metalworking required to create the steel structures and piping for hydrogen cylinder systems. It has established itself as an innovation leader in the industry by developing and building end-to-end transport and storage solutions for industrial gases and hydrogen.

Together they offer expertise and capacity in the growing hydrogen market and accelerating the energy transition. Both companies can look back on a long history of successful collaboration. Pioneers in high-pressure technology, Hexagon Purus and Wystrach have both worked to make climate-friendly hydrogen applications a part of everyday life.

Hexagon Purus has been delivering cylinders to Wystrach since 2008 for use in applications ranging from transport, tank systems, stationary storage and refueling solutions.

“For the past two years or so, we’ve been experiencing incredible momentum in the hydrogen sector,” said Wystrach CEO Wolfgang Wolter. “The whole market is taking shape and we want to continue to play a central role in the development and manufacturing of hydrogen systems.”

The acquisition is expected to be complete in the fourth quarter of 2021, and is subject to fulfillment of certain closing conditions and customary regulatory approvals.