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Luxfer Medical’s revolutionary ultra lightweight 7000 series

2 December 2003 - Medica 2003 recently showcased Luxfer Medical’s revolutionary 7000 series, a range of ultra-lightweight medical gas cylinders aimed at minimising the ever-growing problem of occupational injuries associated with patient and equipment handling.

Now in its 35th year, Medica is the world’s largest Medical trade fair attracting a record number of 135,000 visitors including healthcare professionals and medical equipment specialists.

European Marketing Manager Vicky Butler adds: “Luxfer Medical’s lightweight aluminium, hoop-wrap and composite cylinders are already widely used in hospitals throughout North America and Europe as part of an on-going drive to minimise absenteeism caused by occupational injuries amongst staff working in Pre-Hospital Care, Resuscitation, Anaesthesia and MRI Departments.Medica 2003 also provided us with a unique opportunity to introduce the range to Respiratory Healthcare professionals and discuss European patient-needs first-hand.”

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How do I make a warranty claim on Luxfer Australia?

SYDNEY, Australia (13 November 2003) - For those of you who don’t know, Luxfer Australia now have 2 different scuba cylinder warranties. Luxfer has introduced a 15 year scuba warranty for any new Luxfer Australia cylinder manufactured on or after 1st August 2003. Any cylinders manufactured before this date remain on a 10 year warranty. This new 15 year warranty is not retrospective. Below confirms how both of these warranty policies work:

Luxfer Warranty terms

1. 10 year warranty

1.1. This warranty applies only to the original owner of a Luxfer scuba cylinder purchased prior to 1st August 2003.

1.2. If a properly inspected Luxfer scuba cylinder is found to have a manufacturing defect (i.e., any imperfection that fails to meet product specifications at the time of manufacture), Luxfer will honour the following replacement policy:

1.2.1. If the cylinder is 10 years old or less (based on the original hydrotest date), and purchased prior to 1st August 2003, Luxfer will replace the cylinder at no charge with a new cylinder. However, Luxfer will not replace cylinders that have been damaged, abused or mistreated.

2. 15 year warranty

2.1. This warranty applies only to the original owner of a Luxfer scuba cylinder and full terms & conditions can be found in Luxfer Australia’s printed Consumer Information Manual and Global Warranty. This warranty only applies to cylinders manufactured by Luxfer Australia on or after 1st August 2003.

2.2. If a properly inspected Luxfer scuba cylinder is found to have a manufacturing defect (i.e., any imperfection that fails to meet product specifications at the time of manufacture), Luxfer will honour the following replacement policy:

2.2.1. If the cylinder is 15 years old or less (based on the original hydrotest date), and purchased on or after 1st August 2003, Luxfer will replace the cylinder at no charge with a new cylinder. However, Luxfer will not replace cylinders that have been damaged, abused or mistreated.

In order to make a warranty claim you need to contact Luxfer Australia Customer Service department to obtain a warranty claim number. This can be done as follows:

Phone: 61 2 9830 0999 or; Fax: 61 2 9622 9227 or; Website: www.luxfercylinders.com.au

Luxfer Australia’s Customer Service department will ask you to confirm important information about your cylinder for inclusion in the claim details. This information will include the following:

Claimant name
Claimant address (must not be a PO Box)
Claimant contact phone, fax & email
Serial number
Manufactured date
Part number (if known)
Water Capacity
Detailed description of defect

Once Luxfer Australia’s Customer Service department has determined the nature of the claim they will confirm to you where you send your cylinder for verification of the manufacturing defect. Please make sure your cylinder has been inspected by an authorised cylinder test station and inspector. Claims will not be accepted without this test station documentation.

Once verified by Luxfer’s nominated inspection agency, Luxfer will contact you to confirm the outcome of the warranty claim.

Please do not send any cylinders for inspection or verification until you have received your claim number from Luxfer Australia Customer Service department.

Please ensure that all cylinders are returned without valve or accessories. Luxfer Gas Cylinders will not be held responsible for any accessories that remain on the cylinder at the time of claim.

Luxfer will not accept any responsibility of cylinders sent to the wrong address for inspection and verification without the claim details being verified by Luxfer Australia Customer Service department. It is the owner’s responsibility to pay the freight to Luxfer’s nominated inspection agency. Return freight will be at the owner’s cost for any invalid claim.

Anyone wanting more information or clarification may contact Luxfer Gas Cylinders, 350 Vardys Road, Kings Park, NSW 2148; telephone 61-2-9830 0999, fax 61-2-9622-9227 and ask for Customer Service.

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Luxfer launch Superlite cylinders at A+A 2003

11 November 2003 - A+A 2003 saw the launch of Luxfer’s new-generation Superlite cylinder, Europe’s lightest aluminium-lined composite offering dramatic weight savings of up to 17%.

European Marketing Manager Vicky Butler adds; "Superlite SCBA cylinders have been ergonomically designed to take composite technology onto another level by combining outstanding weight reductions, optimum wearer comfort and a 15 year life.

As always, A+A was a highly successful event for Luxfer providing us with a unique opportunity to demonstrate weight saving advantages to SCBA wearers from across Europe and beyond.”

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Luxfer medical cylinders launched at ERS 2003

16 October 2003 - Luxfer Medical recently showcased the revolutionary 7000 series aluminium and hoop wrap cylinders at the European Respiratory Society’s 13th annual congress held in Vienna.

With over 5000 members from 90 countries, The ERS Congress is Europe’s biggest annual Respiratory Medicine event providing a crucial platform to address specific approaches to lung health across Europe.

Luxfer’s European Marketing Director Veronique McKellican adds; “As first-time exhibitors at the ERS congress conference we were inundated with requests for more information on lightweight oxygen cylinders from both members and Respiratory Medicine specialists.”

“Luxfer Medical’s portable cylinders have been developed to allow Oxygen Therapy patients enjoy a fuller, more independent lifestyle than ever before and this event provided us with an excellent opportunity to discuss European patient- needs first-hand.”

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Luxfer Service Center Division receives approval to ISO quality standard 9001:2000

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (Oct. 1, 2003)—The Luxfer Service Center Division of Luxfer Gas Cylinders has received approval to the international quality standard ISO 9001:2000 from Lloyd's Registry Quality Assurance (LRQA), a leading international certification body.

Four other Luxfer manufacturing facilities gained approval to the same ISO standard in 2002. They were the aluminum and composite cylinder facilities also located in Riverside, the Luxfer aluminum cylinder plant in Graham, N.C., and the Hydrospin plant in Huntington Beach, Calif.

Luxfer's Service Center Division provides complete refurbishment and requalification for aluminum cylinders used in a wide range of services, including medical, industrial specialty gas, CO2, scuba, SCBA and automotive.

Luxfer Gas Cylinders is the world's largest manufacturer of aluminum and composite cylinders with ISO-approved manufacturing facilities in the United States, England, France and Australia. For more information about Luxfer products and services, visit www.luxfercylinders.com.

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Luxfer carbon composite cylinder chosen for bi-fuel technology demonstration at NGV Conference in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (Oct. 1, 2003)—A Luxfer full-wrap carbon composite cylinder was used in a demonstration of the latest bi-fuel vehicle technology at the Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) Conference.

The 3,600-psi, 125L, Type 3 Luxfer cylinder was installed in a 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 pickup truck running on a volume-based blend of 25% hydrogen and 75% natural gas. The fuel system was developed and demonstrated by ECO Fuel Systems, Inc., a B.C., Canada-based provider of alternative fuel-injection technology. The truck was featured during the “Ride & Drive” vehicle demonstration at Mandalay Bay Resort.

Injection control system enables vehicles to operate on the special fuel bi-fuel blend. Blending hydrogen with natural gas in an internal combustion engine overcomes the reductions of power and range experienced with hydrogen alone. “Stimulating the use of this renewable fuel in everyday applications will help encourage the development of the ‘bridge' to the hydrogen economy,” an ECO spokesperson said. The ECO system also enables vehicles to operate on 100% compressed natural gas (CNG), as well as regular gasoline.

Luxfer carbon composite technology was chosen for the demonstration vehicle because of its strength, durability and lightness of weight.

For more information about ECO Fuel Systems, Inc., visit www.ecofuel.com . For more information about Luxfer carbon composite cylinders for alternative fuel systems, visit www.luxfercylinders.com .

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Date confirmed for Luxfer’s ‘Fit For Duty’ workshop

11 September 2003 - B.A. Departments throughout the U.K are being invited to attend Luxfer’s third 'Fit For Duty' workshop at the National Watersports Centre, Nottingham on Friday 24th October 2003. (View workshop brochure)

This unique one-day event has been organised to bring B.A Officers, trainers and technicians fully up to date with new developments in cylinder technology as well as providing hands-on training in cylinder repair and maintenance.

The workshop will also outline new directives in European cylinder standards and specifications as part of a Questions and Answers session on issues affecting the day to day running of BA departments.

The cost per delegate is £79.00 which includes full tuition together with the option of Quad Biking at the end of the workshop, lunch and refreshments.

Places are limited, therefore early booking is advised.

Full details can be found on Luxfer’s website at www.luxfercylinders.com or by contacting Luxfer Marketing Services direct on 0115 9126800.

View workshop brochure for more information

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AMBEX 2003 is a show-stopping success

22 July 2003 - Luxfer Medical recently showcased the revolutionary 7000 series aluminium and hoop wrap cylinders at the Ambex 2003 exhibition held in Harrogate West Yorkshire.

Now in its third decade, Ambex is the world’s largest dedicated Emergency-Care exhibition attracting over 4000 visitors from the Ambulance and Out Of Hospital Sectors.

European Marketing Director Veronique McKellican adds: “Ambex as always, was a highly successful exhibition for Luxfer Medical. The event provided us with a unique opportunity to meet the paramedics who are already benefiting from lightweight cylinders as well as demonstrating weight saving advantages to crews still using steel equivalents.”

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Luxfer on target

17 July 2003 - Luxfer Europe employees experienced the advantages of lightweight paintball cylinders whilst having a fun day out.

Earlier this month a team of 20 Luxfer participants went paintballing near the Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire. The 5 round event was followed by a barbecue in pleasant summer weather.

The team was equipped with camouflage gear, Field guns from INFERNO fitted with Luxfer aluminium air cylinders.

Paintball is a sport that requires teamwork, stealth and strategy, making it an ideal activity for small or large groups. Luxfer's team came away recounting their tales of heroism with big smiles ( and big bruises!), all vowing to go back soon.

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Luxfer Australia announces end of existing scuba cylinder trade-in program and introduction of new limited-time swap-and-go cash-back program

SYDNEY, Australia (1 July 2003) – Luxfer Gas Cylinders has announced that its current trade-in program for older Luxfer scuba cylinders will end 31st July 2003 and be replaced the following day by a new “swap-and-go” cash-back program applicable to any aluminium cylinder, regardless of manufacturer.

The new program will be available for a limited time only—until 31 December 2003—exclusively at dive shops and wholesalers in Australia and New Zealand.

Under the current program, if your scuba cylinder is older than 10 years and fails due to a manufacturing defect or sustained-load cracking (in the case of older cylinders made of 6351 aluminium alloy), you can trade in the cylinder directly with Luxfer Australia for a nominated amount, provided that the cylinder is returned to Luxfer and the defect or crack is verified. This program will end on 31st July 2003.

Beginning 1 August 2003, Luxfer’s new “swap-and-go” cash-back program will work as follows:

Take your old aluminium scuba cylinder—any brand, any age—to any participating dive shop or wholesaler.
Purchase a new scuba cylinder made from Luxfer’s proprietary 6061 aluminium alloy.
Turn in your old cylinder for return to Luxfer.
Fill out a Luxfer warranty card and provide proof of purchase of the new Luxfer cylinder.
You will receive a $A50.00 discount off the price of the new cylinder at the time of purchase.

There is no need to have your old cylinder inspected, and the cylinder does not need to be more than 10 years old to qualify for this new program. Any aluminium scuba cylinder of any age or any brand qualifies for this Luxfer “swap-and-go” offer, provided that the old cylinder is returned to Luxfer and a new Luxfer 6061-alloy cylinder is purchased in its place.

Dive shops wishing to participate in the new program and cylinder owners who want more information may contact Luxfer Gas Cylinders, 350 Vardys Road, Kings Park, NSW 2148; telephone 61-2-9830 0999, fax 61-2-9622-9227.

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Longer-life cylinders from Luxfer

24 June 2003 - Luxfer’s range of carbon composite SCBA cylinders now comply to an extended 5 year re-test period offering significant benefits including 50% fewer tests over a 15 year life cycle and reduced maintenance costs.

The new 5 year re-testing period is also retrospective to existing Luxfer carbon composite cylinders manufactured to HSE standards resulting in greatly improved inventory management and administration.

For more information contact Luxfer Customer Services on 0115 9803800 or email customerservices@eu.luxfercylinders.com

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Luxfer Gas Cylinders announces a change to scuba cylinder distribution in Australia and New Zealand

SYDNEY, Australia (1 June 2003) – Luxfer Gas Cylinders has announced its new, exclusive distribution channel for Australian-made scuba cylinders for the Australian and New Zealand markets.

As of 1 July 2003, Luxfer will commence an exclusive distribution arrangement with Aquanaut Pty. Limited.

Anyone wishing to purchase Luxfer scuba cylinders for the Australian or New Zealand markets will need to contact the following people at Aquanaut to arrange pricing and delivery:

Aquanaut Pty. Limited, 18 Arunga Drive, Beresfield NSW 2322. Ph: (61 2) 4966 4900. Fx: (61 2) 4966 4955. Contact: Mr. Mark Welsh – General Manager
Aquanaut NZ, 14 Tarndale Grove, North Harbour Industrial Estate, Albany, Auckland, New Zealand. Ph: (64 9) 9415 8350. Fx: (64 9) 9415 8250. Contact: Mr. Tim Curran – General Manager

For any further information regarding this distribution change, please contact Luxfer Gas Cylinders, 350 Vardys Road, Kings Park, NSW 2148 Australia; telephone 61-2-9830-0999; fax 61-2-9622-9227; attention: Customer Service Department.