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Eurocylinder Systems AG

eurocylinder systems AG

Apolda, Thuringia, Germany

HydrogenSolarLimited company
Founded 1957201-500 employees
Profile last updated: October 6, 2026

About

Founded in 1957, Eurocylinder Systems AG is a limited company headquartered in Apolda, Germany with approximately 201-500 employees specializing in Hydrogen, Solar.

Eurocylinder Systems AG is Germany's largest manufacturer of seamless high-pressure steel cylinders used for storage and transport of compressed, liquefied, and pressure-dissolved gases. Based in Apolda, Thuringia, the company has produced high-pressure steel cylinders since 1957 and fire extinguishing technology since the 1930s. With an annual capacity exceeding 500,000 cylinders on two production lines, the company serves diverse markets including industrial gases, medical technology, diving, fire protection, and rescue services. Since 2024, it operates as part of Cylinders Holding a.s., the world's largest manufacturer of high-pressure steel cylinders. The company is committed to sustainability, with 100% of electricity sourced from renewable energy and a rooftop photovoltaic system (1.608 MWp) installed. It specializes in developing innovative hydrogen storage solutions and maintains ISO 9001, 50001, 14001, and 45001 certifications.

Headquarters

Apolda, Germany

Founded

1957

Employees

201-500

Company type

Limited company

Focus areas

high-pressure cylindersseamless cylindershydrogen storageindustrial gasesmedical technologyfire protectiondiving equipmentrenewable energyCO2-neutral productionGerman manufacturer

Products & services

Business models

B2B

Value chain

ManufacturingO&M

Locations

Headquarters

Auenstrasse 21, 99510, Apolda, Thuringia, Germany

Projects

2

Rooftop Photovoltaic System

OperationalRooftop solar PV

Installation of a photovoltaic system on company rooftops to generate renewable energy for internal consumption and reduce carbon footprint.

1.608 MW capacityApolda, GermanyCompleted: 2024-12-31

Material-Minimised High-Pressure Steel Container for Hydrogen Storage

PlannedHydrogen storage container

Research and development project to develop containers for storage and transport of hydrogen with reduced material usage and increased pressure capacity, targeting 500 bar operating pressure.

Apolda, Germany

Credentials & affiliations

Certifications

DIN EN ISO 9001

Issued by: Deutsches Institut für NormungValid until: 2025-12-31

DIN EN ISO 50001

Issued by: Deutsches Institut für NormungValid until: 2025-12-31

DIN EN ISO 14001

Issued by: Deutsches Institut für NormungValid until: 2025-12-31

DIN EN ISO 45001

Issued by: Deutsches Institut für NormungValid until: 2025-12-31

Certification for in-house inspection service

Issued by: European UnionValid until: 2025-12-31

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