Future H2: Starting signal for Maximator Hydrogen GmbH
- Maximator Hydrogen offers highly reliable and modern hydrogen refueling stations from a single source
- Launch combines Maximator GmbH's many years of expertise in the development and production of compression technologies and key technologies of Maximator Advanced Technology GmbH with the know-how of around 700 H2-relevant patents
- Outsourcing from the Maximator Group offers full focus on the H2 business and the dynamic growth in this segment
- Investment volume of 18 million euros for plant expansion and product development
The well-performing hydrogen filling station business of Maximator GmbH from Nordhausen will be launched as an independent company under the name Maximator Hydrogen GmbH in 2022.
"As a fast and efficient partner for the planning, construction and operation of hydrogen infrastructures for road, rail and ship transport, Maximator Hydrogen GmbH offers comprehensive system solutions for the entire value chain of hydrogen technologies: from the development of specialized components to the production, transport and distribution of hydrogen to customer support for end users. Our main product is our highly reliable and modern hydrogen refueling stations, including service and support," explains Mathias Kurras, Managing Director of Maximator Hydrogen GmbH. To achieve this, the company relies on strong partnerships and networks with filling station operators and energy companies such as Shell and Avia, thus offering a comprehensive and flexible portfolio of system solutions in the field of hydrogen technologies.
Maximum know-how for individual hydrogen applications
The special hydrogen expertise of Maximator Hydrogen GmbH is based on the many years of expertise of its sister company Maximator GmbH in the development and production of compression technologies for gaseous and liquid energy sources and fuels. With this know-how, the company entered the field of hydrogen technologies in 2017. Together with the development team at Maximator Advanced Technology in Vienna, Maximator not only developed its first hydrogen compressor in 2017, but also continued to develop these key technologies in a consistent and focused manner for hydrogen operation. "Over 130 years of experience are behind our high level of solution expertise in the field of machine and component construction," explains Kurras. "We combine this unique expertise and this traditional approach with a high level of vertical integration, sustainable innovations and an unconditional customer focus. This is how we develop the most suitable and efficient solutions with and for our customers." The outsourcing of the Hydrogen Division from the Maximator Group thus bundles the 360-degree hydrogen expertise of the hydraulics specialists and offers a complete focus on the H2 business and the dynamic growth in this segment.
With its headquarters in Nordhausen, the new Maximator Hydrogen GmbH will remain closely linked to the Maximator Group, which, as a producer of high-pressure and hydraulic components, will supply the essential building blocks for Maximator Hydrogen's compressors and filling stations. The company will also remain close to the Solutions Division, whose test benches for high-pressure vessels will also be used for the testing and certification of Maximator Hydrogen's hydrogen tanks. With this comprehensive networking, Maximator Hydrogen GmbH is translating its expertise in the field of high-pressure and hydraulic components into specialized and highly demand-oriented complete solutions for hydrogen-based transport infrastructures. As a system solution provider, Maximator Hydrogen GmbH is thus the spearhead of the Schmidt Kranz Group for fast, individual and sustainable hydrogen applications. "In order to live up to this claim, we at Maximator Hydrogen rely on a highly specialized workforce with many years of expertise in the development, development and provision of hydrogen technologies," says Kurras. "The H2 team thus combines the know-how of around 700 hydrogen-related patents."