Vako
Vako GmbH & Co. KG
Kreuztal, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
About
Founded in 1968, Vako is a private headquartered in Kreuztal, Germany with approximately 50-200 employees specializing in Hydrogen.
Vako is a family-run German manufacturer of hydrogen storage tanks, high-pressure containers, and specialized pressure vessels for gaseous media including helium, nitrogen, and oxygen. Founded in 1968, the company operates from Kreuztal-Kredenbach with approximately 60 specialists. Vako provides complete solutions from engineering and design through manufacturing, assembly, and service. The company's distinctive inspection concept enables recurring tests entirely from outside without hydrogen loss, spill, or downtime, reducing inspection costs by up to 80%. Vako supports green energy projects worldwide, including major installations at Energiepark Mainz, Energiepark Wunsiedel, and projects with WILO and Iberdrola. The company manufactures containers up to 4,500 mm diameter, 45,000 mm length, and 100-ton weight, with pressure ratings up to 330 bar.
Headquarters
Kreuztal, Germany
Founded
1968
Employees
50-200
Company Type
Private
Business Models
Value Chain
Products
Type-1 Hydrogen Pressure Vessels
High-Pressure Containers for Gaseous Media
Surface Treatment & Corrosion Protection Services
Projects
Energiepark Mainz Power-to-Gas Facility
Energiepark Wunsiedel
WILO H2 Powerplants
Iberdrola Hydrogen Project
Abfallwirtschaftszentrum Ausbüttel
Certifications & Awards
Certifications
Type-1 Hydrogen Pressure Vessel Certification