London – 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.

Metal Hydride Compounds

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 commented, “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.

Langley Holdings’ main board members Bernard Langley and William Langley (left & right) together with Guido Degen, CEO of GKN Hydrogen (center), at the company’s headquarters in Pfalzen, Italy.

About GKN Hydrogen

GKN Hydrogen is transforming the way energy is stored. As a hydrogen storage company, offering the safest storage solutions in the world, the company decarbonize industrial processes, power plants and infrastructure. Prioritizing safety, minimal footprint and easy integration, project efficiency is optimized. Depending on requirements, the green hydrogen can be used directly or converted back into electricity and heat. The robust systems generate green hydrogen from fluctuating renewable energy sources, storing it compactly and safely in metal hydride over long periods of time. Located in Pfalzen, Northern Italy, Carlsbad CA in the US and Bonn, Germany, GKN Hydrogen is part of Langley Holdings’ Power Solutions division.

About Langley Holdings

Langley Holdings plc is a privately owned UK-based engineering and industrial manufacturing group, principally producing capital equipment for diverse markets worldwide. Langley businesses are either outright market leaders, or occupy strong niche positions in their respective fields, providing advanced technologies in a solutions-based approach. The Group operates in three principal areas: Power Solutions, Print Technologies and Other Industrials.

The Group’s operations are based in Germany, Italy, France, the UK and Norway, with 18 production facilities in Europe, the UK and the USA. The Group has more than 90 sales and service subsidiaries worldwide and employs around 5,000+ people.
Langley Holdings was established in 1975 by the current Chairman & CEO, Anthony Langley and remains entirely in family ownership

About Power Solutions

The Power Solutions Division comprises Bergen Engines, the Norwegian medium-speed engine builder; Marelli Motori, the Italian producer of electric motors and generators and; Piller Group, Europe’s leading producer of critical power conditioning, stabilization and backup systems based in Germany.

In 2024, the Power Solutions Division will account for approximately half of the Group’s $1.5bn revenues and 5,000+ employees.