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The UK’s first hydrogen train is unveiled

NOTTINGHAM, England, UK – 20 June 2019 (BUSINESS WIRE) – Luxfer Gas Cylinders, a business unit of Luxfer Holdings PLC (NYSE:LXFR) and the world’s largest manufacturer of high-pressure composite and aluminum cylinders, today announced that its G-Stor® H2 hydrogen cylinders have been used to help fuel the UK’s first full-sized hydrogen powered demonstrator train. Unveiled at the RailLive 2019 show, the HyrdroFLEX project consists of a former Thameslink electric train retrofitted to run using a hydrogen fuel system.

“We’re proud to have worked on this innovative project which marks a significant step towards realising the UK’s ambitions to have a more efficient, greener transport network,” said Lewis Anderson, Alternative Fuel Manager at Luxfer Gas Cylinders. “This is just the start. Now that the concept is proven, the next phase is to put a hydrogen fuel system into a mainline passenger service offering a range of around 600 miles and requiring re-fuelling once a day.”

Luxfer’s alternative fuel experts worked in close collaboration with Porterbrook and the University of Birmingham’s Centre for Railway Research, which won the Department for Transport funding to support the concept. The four-cylinder hydrogen solution was developed and assembled in Luxfer’s Nottingham, UK alternative fuel facility, which also supplies bespoke hydrogen solutions for a number of European buses including London double decker buses.

“With the government’s recent commitment to net zero carbon emissions by 2050, hydrogen provides a real alternative to diesel transport and electricity,” commented Dr. Mark Lawday, Luxfer’s head of European sales. “This project is an excellent example of Luxfer’s commitment to a clean, green economy across the globe.”

About Luxfer Gas Cylinders

Luxfer Gas Cylinders (www.luxfercylinders.com) is the world’s largest manufacturer of high-pressure composite and aluminum cylinders. More than 70 million Luxfer cylinders in service around the world have an exemplary record for dependability and safety in a variety of applications, including firefighter and first-responder life support, medical, fire extinguishers, alternative fuel, specialty gas, beverage, aerospace, inflation, scuba and performance racing. An operating company of Luxfer Holdings PLC (NYSE:LXFR), Luxfer Gas Cylinders is based in Riverside, California, and has manufacturing facilities in the U.S., England, Canada, China and India.

About Luxfer Holdings PLC (“Luxfer”)

Luxfer is a global manufacturer of highly-engineered industrial materials, which focuses on value creation by using its broad array of technical knowhow and proprietary technologies. Luxfer’s high-performance materials, components, and high-pressure gas containment devices are used in defense and emergency response, healthcare, transportation, and general industrial applications. For more information, visit www.luxfer.com.

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successful testing milestone of 30 year SCBA

Riverside, California USA – May 24, 2019 Luxfer Gas Cylinders, a business unit of Luxfer Holdings PLC (NYSE: LXFR) and the world’s largest manufacturer of high-pressure composite and aluminium cylinders, announces the successful completion of the first testing milestone for LCX-EL® SCBA cylinders with 30 year life under DOT Special Permit 14232.

In 2008 Luxfer Gas Cylinders designed and manufactured the first cylinders under the brand LCX-EL® with an increase in service life from fifteen years to thirty years. The qualification program mandated by the US DOT under Special Permit 14232 requires that a sample of 30 cylinders from the first year of manufacture of each cylinder size be collected from the field and tested at 10 years of service. Then a second sample of 30 cylinders from the first year of manufacture is also collected and tested at 15 years of service. Upon successful completion of the mandated tests at both ten and fifteen years of service, all cylinders of that design can continue as normal in the field beyond the standard life of 15 years to a maximum of 30 years.

Luxfer has completed the first milestone in this process and passed all the inspections and tests required by the US DOT under Special Permit 14232 at ten years of service life for the first manufactured batch of 9 liter LCX-EL® SCBA cylinders sold in 2008. Luxfer has informed the US DOT of the successful results of the testing, and all the 9 liter LCX-EL® cylinders in service can continue as normal.

In a further five years, at fifteen years of service, another group of 9 liter LCX-EL® cylinders from the first year of manufacture will be tested. If the tests mandated by the US DOT are passed at fifteen years, then all 9 liter LCX-EL® cylinders can continue in service for a further fifteen years – giving a total life of 30 years as designed.

Luxfer is pleased to announce that the 9 liter LCX-EL® cylinders are performing as designed, and will soon begin testing under Special Permit 14232 on the remaining sizes in the LCX-EL® range.

PRESS CONTACTS:

Luxfer Gas Cylinders

Randel Maestre

randel.maestre@luxfer.com

Tel: +1 951 341 2202

About Luxfer Gas Cylinders

Luxfer Gas Cylinders is the world’s largest manufacturer of high-pressure composite and aluminum cylinders. More than 70 million Luxfer cylinders in service around the world have an exemplary record for dependability and safety in a variety of applications, including firefighter and first-responder life support, medical, fire extinguishers, alternative fuel, specialty gas, beverage, aerospace, inflation, scuba and performance racing. An operating company of Luxfer Group (NYSE:LXFR), Luxfer Gas Cylinders is based in Riverside, California, and has manufacturing facilities in the U.S., England, Canada, France, China and India.

About Luxfer Holdings PLC

Luxfer L7X medical oxygen cylinders significantly increase capacity while maintaining size and weigh

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Luxfer to Showcase Lightweight L7X® Medical Cylin

Luxfer cylinders designed to deliver outstanding clinical performance and cost savings to healthcare industry

Sao Paolo, BRAZIL – May 21, 2019 Luxfer Gas Cylinders, a business unit of Luxfer Holdings PLC (NYSE: LXFR) and the world’s largest manufacturer of high-pressure composite and aluminium cylinders, will showcase its lightweight L7X® medical cylinders at Hospitalar 2019 in Gaswide’s booth #170, Expo Center Norte, Sao Paolo. Gaswide is a Brazil distributor for Luxfer medical cylinders.

Luxfer’s patented higher-strength L7X alloy medical cylinders offer significant cost savings and productivity improvements to the healthcare industry by providing:

50 percent more oxygen capacity
40 percent lighter weight than steel cylinders
Higher-pressure filling (up to 3,000 psi or 207 bar)
Industry-best 15-year warranty
Exceptional durability and corrosion resistance

“Hospitals are continually looking for solutions that help deliver optimum patient care, while at the same time, reducing costs, improving productivity and streamlining operations,” said Rob DuPuis, Vice President of Sales, Luxfer Gas Cylinders. “By significantly increasing a cylinder’s gas capacity while maintaining its size and weight, the per patient delivery costs – fuel, vehicle maintenance and labor – of L7X medical cylinders are greatly reduced.”

Holding up to 50 percent more oxygen than conventional medical cylinders, Luxfer estimates that its L7X medical cylinders can provide delivery cost savings alone of up to $500 per year, per patient. Since the number of cylinders required to deliver the same oxygen volume can be reduced by up to one-third, further cost savings can be realized through reductions in delivery truck and warehouse space, lessened equipment handling times and lower cylinder requalification fees.

“We are excited to work with a global leader and technology pioneer such as Luxfer to demonstrate the capabilities of L7X medical cylinders at the Hospitalar show,” said Luciano Bonelli, Gaswide, a Luxfer distribution partner based in Brazil. “L7X medical cylinders are already proven in other parts of the world and we are confident that this innovative product will make a similar impact here in Latin America.”

To see Luxfer L7X medical cylinders, visit Gaswide’s booth #170 at Hospitalar.

PRESS CONTACTS:

Luxfer Gas Cylinders

Randel Maestre

randel.maestre@luxfer.com

Tel: +1 951 341 2202

About Luxfer Gas Cylinders

About Luxfer Holdings PLC

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European launch of Luxfer ECLIPSE

Renowned for being at the forefront of technology, Luxfer have pioneered the first significant SCBA (Self-contained Breathing Apparatus) cylinder design change in over twenty years; introducing the ECLIPSE.

This latest weight-saving design enhances performance and minimises weight-related health risks for firefighters, emergency personnel and SCBA industry professionals.

The ECLIPSE is up to 20 percent lighter than comparable aluminium-lined (Type 3) composite cylinders and up to 3 percent lighter than plastic-lined (Type 4) cylinders used primarily in Europe.

Professor Denise Smith, Director of the Skidmore College (U.S.) First Responder Health and Safety Laboratory and a global expert on firefighter health, commented: “With cardiac events currently the leading cause of line-of-duty deaths, firefighters and SCBA manufacturers should embrace opportunities to decrease the cardiovascular strain associated with firefighting. Significantly decreasing the weight of the SCBA cylinder while retaining the same level of respiratory protection suggests that Luxfer ECLIPSE will become the new de facto standard in the SCBA industry.”

To see the Luxfer ECLIPSE cylinders and for your chance to win an apple watch, please visit Stand M19, Hall Bugey, 41 Rue de Lagnieu at the Congres NATIONAL DES SAPEURS-POMPIERS 2018.

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Luxfer ECLIPSE™ launch

RIVERSIDE, California – (BUSINESS WIRE) – Luxfer Gas Cylinders, a business unit of Luxfer Holdings PLC (NYSE:LXFR) and the world’s largest manufacturer of high-pressure composite and aluminum cylinders, today launched Luxfer ECLIPSE™, its new carbon composite cylinders for firefighter self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). The launch coincides with the annual FDIC Show at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. ECLIPSE is an acronym for Extra-lightweight Cylinders by Luxfer for Industry Professionals in SCBA Environments™.

Luxfer ECLIPSE is designed and manufactured using advanced engineering techniques. With a lightweight liner made of Luxfer’s proprietary L6X® aluminum alloy and an exclusive 100 percent high-strength, aerospace-grade carbon fiber overwrap, a weight reduction is achieved compared to competitive SCBA cylinders.

Luxfer ECLIPSE cylinders will come in a standard 4,500-psi (310 bar) version and a higher-pressure 5,500-psi (379 bar) option, each with a variety of air capacities and duration times. Luxfer ECLIPSE cylinders will be available from major safety equipment companies.

Luxfer Gas Cylinders President Andy Butcher added: “By leveraging our decades of market and technology leadership, we are excited to provide this new, premium product that eclipses the performance of current products. Luxfer ECLIPSE has been made possible by Luxfer’s technology leadership in SCBA cylinder innovation as well as our market leadership as the most trusted SCBA cylinder manufacturer in the world.”

Mark Trudgeon, Luxfer Vice President of Technology and Innovation said: “Luxfer has a long history of SCBA cylinder development over the past 30 years from our first LCX® carbon composite cylinders to our recently introduced LCX non-limited life (NLL) cylinders in Europe. Luxfer ECLIPSE expands our SCBA offering and represents the next generation of lightweight, high-performance SCBA composite cylinder designs for the SCBA industry today and for the years to come.”

To see new Luxfer ECLIPSE cylinders and other Luxfer products, visit FDIC booth 2207.

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HSE safety alert dated 8th March 2018

The U.K. Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a safety alert, dated 8th March 2018, concerning “Cylinders manufactured from aluminium alloys HE30/AA6082 and AA6351 and used primarily to contain gases for underwater breathing apparatus.” Access the alert with this internet link: http://www.hse.gov.uk/safetybulletins/aluminium-cylinders.htm

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Luxfer Gas Cylinders position concerning life extension program

On April 21, 2017, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) announced that it had “issued a special permit to authorize the extension of the 15-year service of certain carbon fiber reinforced aluminum-lined cylinders (DOT-CFFC) that are used in self-contained breathing apparatuses by firefighters and first responders.” The PHMSA website states that under this new Special Permit 16320, issued to Digital Wave Corporation, “cylinder life can be extended an additional 15 years through the use of Modal Acoustic Emissions (MAE) testing . . . in five-year increments. . . .”

Luxfer Gas Cylinders, the world’s largest manufacturer of carbon composite cylinders used in self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBA), has not been involved with this new life-extension program. Luxfer 15-year SCBA cylinders are designed and approved in the U.S. (Special Permit 10915) and Canada for a 15-year service life, and Luxfer accordingly issues a 15-year warranty for the full service life of each cylinder it manufactures. Since 1995, Luxfer has made more than 10 million carbon composite SCBA cylinders, which have an exceptional safety record. Over the years, Luxfer has conducted a significant amount of testing over and above standard requirements to ensure that Luxfer cylinders can stand up to demanding firefighting environments for a 15-year period.

The special permit issued to Digital Wave initially required that the original special permit marking of each cylinder requalified by means of MAE testing be covered and replaced with “DOT-SP-16320.” However, on October 5, 2017 the Special Permit was reissued with the requirements modified so that cylinders that have been requalified by MAE “must be marked “DOT-SP 16320”in addition to the original cylinder special permit number. This change was enacted to overcome the fact that no SCBA manufacturer has approved Digital Wave life extended cylinders. Leaving Luxfer’s Special Permit number on a cylinder that is used in service beyond 15 years violates that terms of the permit, but we have no way to compel Digital Wave to remove our permit number. Luxfer cannot accept responsibility or liability for use of Luxfer-manufactured cylinders beyond the 15-year service life for which they were designed, nor does the Luxfer cylinder warranty extend beyond 15 years.

30-year Luxfer SCBA cylinders already available

Since 2008, Luxfer has manufactured and sold carbon composite SCBA cylinders with a 30-year design life under its LCX®-EL (Extra Life) brand. These cylinders are heavier and have thicker liners and more composite reinforcement than Luxfer 15-year designs as this is needed to meet performance requirements of the 30-year DOT special permit, as well as international standards for cylinders with a 30-year life.

Luxfer offers a wide range of SCBA cylinders

As part of a comprehensive range of SCBA cylinders, Luxfer also offers specially engineered higher-pressure (5,500-psi) cylinders, as well as super-lightweight models (LCX®-SL range) and extreme-duty models (LCX®-XL range).

The S-Series Front Discharge Mixer CNG Fuel System has Luxfer G-Stor Go cylinders on board.

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McNeilus selects Luxfer G-Stor™ Go cylinders for its S-Series™ Front Discharge Mixer CNG fuel system

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (April 6, 2017) - McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) company, has selected Luxfer's industry-leading G-Stor™ Go Type-4 cylinders and G-Flo™ valves for its S-Series Front Discharge Mixer compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel system.

The innovative Twin Vertical CNG configuration maximizes truck ground clearance without compromising on wheelbase. Vertically installed tanks free up frame space for chute storage, tanks and other components. The fuel management module features an NGV1 fill port, defuel port, manual-shutoff valve and pressure sensor, ensuring safe and successful fueling.

The system features two Luxfer G-Stor Go Type 4 cylinders that provide 10 percent additional volume combined with a 30 percent reduction in weight compared to previous conventional hybrid cylinders. The lightweight, durable tanks are fitted with G-Flo Luxfer valves that provide superior flow even at low tank pressure, which increases range. The CNG cylinders provide 82 diesel gallon equivalents-a seven-DGE increase over the previous model-and feature a high-density polyethylene liner with full carbon fiber wrap.

McNeilus, an industry leader with more than 5,000 CNG vehicles on the road from coast to coast, offers a variety of mounting options and fuel capacities to meet customer needs, with new configurations constantly in development. CNG systems are installed on heavy-duty vehicles through the company's national network of certified installation centers.

Luxfer has been pioneering composite cylinder technology for more than 40 years, initially for firefighter life support and later for a variety of other applications, including alternative fuel (AF).

About Luxfer Gas Cylinders

Luxfer Gas Cylinders (www.luxfercylinders.com), an operating company of Luxfer Group (NYSE: LXFR), is the world's largest producer of aluminum and composite cylinders. The company has a worldwide presence in many markets, including alternative fuel, life support, medical, specialty gas, beverage, fire extinguishers, aerospace, inflation, scuba and performance racing. Luxfer operates manufacturing facilities in the United States, England, France, China and India. More than 70 million Luxfer cylinders in service around the globe have an exemplary record for dependable service and safety.

About McNeilus

McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation [NYSE: OSK] company, is an industry-leading concrete mixer manufacturer. The McNeilus mixer has long been the industry standard when it comes to transporting concrete to the job site. Through its compressed natural gas (CNG) program, McNeilus designs, installs and services (CNG) solutions for heavy-duty fleets of all types, all supported by a comprehensive, factory-direct sales and service network equipped with replacement parts to bring new life to your entire fleet. McNeilus, along with sister companies CON-E-CO, London and IMT, provide the industry with the finest concrete mixers, batch plants, and service trucks to enhance your operation. For more information, go to www.mcneiluscompanies.com.

About Oshkosh Corporation

Oshkosh Corporation is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of a broad range of specialty access equipment, commercial, fire and emergency, military and specialty vehicles and vehicle bodies. Oshkosh Corporation manufactures, distributes and services products under the brands of Oshkosh®, JLG®, Pierce®, McNeilus®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™, CON-E-CO®, London® and IMT®. Oshkosh products are valued worldwide by rental companies, concrete placement and refuse businesses, fire and emergency departments, municipal and airport services and defense forces, where high quality, superior performance, rugged reliability and long-term value are paramount. For more information, log on to www.oshkoshcorporation.com.

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Luxfer position on direct selling of SCBA cylinders to end-users in North America

Luxfer Gas Cylinders occasionally receives inquiries from fire departments and first-responders about the possibility of purchasing cylinders directly from Luxfer for use in self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and life-support equipment. On these occasions, we explain that Luxfer has always maintained a policy of selling Luxfer life-support cylinders only through original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of SCBA and related life-support products.The main reason for this policy is to ensure that our products are used in full compliance with all governing standards and regulations, including those related to end-user safety.Regulatory complianceSCBA OEMs conduct extensive research and product-development work to ensure not only that their products are safe, effective and designed to meet end-user demands, but also designed and manufactured to meet or exceed all requirements specified by applicable design and performance standards. In North America, these standards are dictated by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), part 84 [Approval of respiratory protection devices], details requirements for equipment construction and components, performance testing and quality-control plans. Cylinders, identified as "respirable breathing gas container[s]" within the standard, are included in the list of required components for SCBA and, consequently, all applicable cylinder designs must undergo required tests as part of a complete assembly to be considered compliant under the approval.Moreover, NIOSH approval is a prerequisite for all SCBA to be certified as compliant with NFPA 1981 [Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for Emergency Services].These regulatory controls and requirements are in place to ensure that SCBA OEMs maintain overall control and total-life responsibility for the integrity and safety of all approved SCBAs, including cylinders and all other required components.While all Luxfer cylinders comply with applicable standards and regulations specific to cylinders-e.g., those issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and Transport Canada (TC)-these approvals are distinctly separate from NIOSH and NFPA requirements described above. That is why Luxfer Gas Cylinders supplies its SCBA cylinders solely to and through SCBA original equipment manufacturers and does not sell directly to end-users.Please note that NIOSH advises that "replacing NIOSH-approved respirator parts, components, and accessories with non-NIOSH-approved parts manufactured by another company voids the NIOSH approval" (see http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/usernotices/notice02272014.html).In addition, the unauthorized sale of any Luxfer SCBA cylinder through a channel other than an authorized OEM will void the Luxfer warranty. Luxfer is neither responsible nor liable for unauthorized use of any Luxfer cylinder supplied by a source other than an authorized OEM.Cylinders sold in North America outside of OEM sales channels by third parties and by cylinder manufacturers for use with NIOSH/NFPA-certified SCBAs are not in compliance with governing standards and requirements and should not be put into service.For more information, please contact Luxfer Gas Cylinders.CONTACT: Scott Anderson, Vice President of Sales and Marketing - 336 306 8124 - scott.anderson@luxfer.com

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Mainstay selects Luxfer G-STOR™ Go cylinders for its CNG fuel systems for heavy-duty trucks

Mainstay FuelTechnologies, Inc., announced that it has selected second-generation G-STOR™Go Type 4 cylinders, G-Flo™ valves and related technologies from Luxfer Gas Cylinders for its compressed natural gas (CNG) on-board fuel systems for heavy-duty trucks.

According toMainstay CEO Rod Grandy, Mainstay will use these Luxfer products exclusively in their new generation of systems. "The market-leading weight and capacity attributes of Luxfer's G-STOR Go cylinders gives us greater design flexibility to customize the range, weight and durability features of our systems," he said.

Luxfer will also provide cylinder and valve engineering and product support related toMainstay's efforts in the heavy-duty over-the-road truck channel. "The cost of on-board fuel systems has been a factor in the adoption of CNG in this space, and the supply channel has been working diligently to lower the cost of these systems and to better match system ranges to actual fleet requirements," Grandy said. "Working closely with Luxfer gives us the ability to leverage their best-in-class cylinders and related technologies into our systems to meet industry price points and to continue innovating with new system configurations and capabilities."

Mark Lawday, Luxfer Business Development Director for the alternative fuel market, commented: "We are pleased to be developing our long-standing relationship with Mainstay and supplying them with our new GEN2 G-Stor Go cylinders and G-Flo valves. For more than 50 years, Luxfer has specialized in reducing cylinder weight while ensuring the highest levels of safety, durability and performance."

AboutMainstay Fuel Technologies, Inc.

Based in Piedmont, S.C., Mainstay (www.mainstayfueltech.com) specializes in designing, engineering and producing CNGfuel-delivery systems. The company provides products and services for Class 7and 8 heavy-duty vehicles, including refuse trucks, concrete mixers, vocational trucks and over-the-road tractors. The company also offers products and services for Class 3 through 6 medium-duty work trucks, service vehicles and commercial buses.

About Luxfer Gas Cylinders

Luxfer Gas Cylinders, an operating company of Luxfer Group(NYSE: LXFR), is the world's largest producer of aluminum and composite cylinders. The company has a worldwide presence in many markets, including alternative fuel, life support, medical, specialty gas, beverage, fire extinguishers, aerospace, inflation, scuba and performance racing. Luxfer operates manufacturing facilities in England, the United States, France, China and India. More than 70 million Luxfer cylinders in service around the globe have an exemplary record for dependable service and safety.

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Luxfer to launch its higher-performance second-generation Type 4 AF cylinders at ACTExpo May 2-5 in Long Beach, Calif.

RIVERSIDE, Calif.-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Luxfer Gas Cylinders will officially launch its second generation of G-Stor™ Go Type 4 carbon composite cylinders for alternative fuel (AF) containment at the sixth annual ACTExpo in Long Beach, Calif., May 2-5.

ACT stands for Advanced Clean Transportation. ACTExpo developers describe it as "the largest clean fleet event" covering "all alternative fuels and weight classes."

Luxfer's new GEN2 G-Stor Go cylinders provide a 9 percent volume increase of compressed natural gas (CNG) in terms of diesel gallon equivalents (DGEs) and a 15 percent weight savings compared to the company's industry-leading first-generation Type 4 AF cylinders. When compared to conventional competitive hybrid carbon-fiberglass cylinders, the DGE volume improvement increases to 14 percent and the weight savings grows to 30 percent*.

Cylinder diameters from 22 inches to 27 inches are available; cylinder lengths range from 40 inches to 140 inches, the longest Type 4 fuel cylinder in the industry. GEN2 cylinders feature a new polymer liner and patented boss design that provide the highest level of liner performance and gas retention.

Luxfer recently began shipping new GEN2 cylinders to its customers that serve the trash truck, class-8 heavy-duty truck and medium-duty truck sectors. Mark Lawday, Luxfer's alternative fuel business development director, said: "We're excited that our long-term development and investment related to our new GEN2 range are complete and that we can now offer the extra volume and weight savings that our customers need to optimize performance of their CNG systems. Feedback about these new products has been very positive."

Lawday noted that GEN2 cylinders are equipped with Luxfer's proprietary G-Flo™ valves that enable faster filling and provide more usable gas. "The combination of our higher-volume, lighter-weight cylinders and our unique valve technology should help relieve end-user 'range anxiety' about CNG-powered vehicles," he said.

GEN2 G-Stor Go cylinders are manufactured at the Luxfer plant in Riverside, Calif.

About Luxfer Gas Cylinders

Luxfer Gas Cylinders is the world's largest manufacturer of high-pressure aluminum and composite cylinders. Luxfer has a global presence in gas-containment for the following markets: medical, life support, alternative fuel, specialty gas, beverage, fire extinguishers, aerospace, inflation, scuba and performance racing. The company operates manufacturing facilities in the United States, Canada, England, France, China and India. More than 60 million Luxfer cylinders in service around the world have an exemplary record for dependable service and safety. Luxfer Gas Cylinders is an operating company of Luxfer Group (NYSE: LXFR, www.luxfer.com).

*Compared to the standard 26-inch x 90-inch carbon-and-fiberglass hybrid cylinder made by a leading manufacturer of Type 4 cylinders other than Luxfer.

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McNeilus chooses Luxfer G-Stor Go Type 4 cylinders and G-Flo valves for new back-of-cab CNG system

The McNeilus NGEN brand has expanded its product offering to include a new high-capacity back-of-cab CNG configuration. The innovative system includes horizontal tank installations to extend range.

DODGE CENTER, Minn. (February 26, 2016) - McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) company, announced an expansion of its industry-leading McNeilus® NGEN™ Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) system offerings with a new high-capacity back-of-cab CNG configuration that provides 88 diesel gallon equivalents (DGEs) packaged in a low-profile design.

"The new McNeilus 88 DGE system offers another lightweight, high-capacity option for municipalities and construction vehicles with dump body configurations that require a lower profile," said Lucas Crist, project engineer at McNeilus. "It provides customers with the benefit of all the needed capacity for a full day's work in a single module."

Ideal for fleets with class 7 and class 8 trucks, the NGEN brand system uses an exclusive, streamlined design with 50 percent fewer fitting connections and 25 percent fewer plumbing components. Three Luxfer G-Stor™ Go type 4 cylinders are used, optimizing the overall weight of the system and minimizing the height to meet low-clearance specifications. Each cylinder is fitted with a Luxfer G-Flo™ One-turn Valve that not only extends vehicle range by providing more usable gas at the required flow rate, but also significantly increases the filling flow rate. A dedicated pressure-relief device (PRD) system spans the full length of each cylinder and provides continuous heat protection.

The system also features a fully enclosed structure with easy access door, maintenance-friendly o-ring face seal connections and North American-manufactured CNC formed high pressure lines. Future plans to build off this new design will make the system scalable with customizable capacity options.

"McNeilus is an industry leader with more than 5,000 NGEN CNG vehicles on the road from coast to coast. We engineer a variety of mounting options and fuel capacities to meet customer needs, with new configurations constantly in development," said Brad Nelson, Oshkosh Corporation senior vice president and president of the Commercial Business Segment and McNeilus. "We offer only fully tested and certified configurations that are backed by a national service network and an expert team that can assist customers as they navigate the transition to CNG."

Visit www.ngencng.com for more information on NGEN CNG Systems and Services by McNeilus.

About McNeilus

McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation [NYSE: OSK] company, is an industry- leading manufacturer of refuse truck bodies. McNeilus produces a complete line of rear load, front load, and automated side load units to augment any refuse collection fleet. Each product line offers multiple models to fit customers' specific needs. Through its Next Generation Initiatives (NGEN) program, McNeilus designs, installs and services compressed natural gas (CNG) solutions for heavy duty fleets of all types. All supported by a comprehensive, factory direct sales and service network equipped with replacement parts. McNeilus is leading the way toward the next generation of vehicle solutions. Visit www.mcneiluscompanies.com.