Hexagon composite cylinders bag large order

These orders represent only the company's most recent major orders for the newly launched 26" TUFFSHELLTM line of high pressure composite fuel tanks. The company's 26" tank family, officially launched in January this year, is the largest Type 4 NGV fuel tanks in the marketplace. These lightweight, all-composite cylinders will serve as fuel tanks for Class 8 trucks running on CNG (compressed natural gas).

"Due to its large storage capacity and flexible packaging, the new 26" TUFFSHELLTM fuel tank is well suited for the increased range requirements of Class 8 truck fleets", says Chet Dawes, Director of Sales for North America, Hexagon Lincoln.

The U.S. Class 8 truck market includes vehicles with a GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) of 26,000 pounds (12 tons) or more. These trucks benefit from the operational cost advantages of CNG with high consumption rates, long range hauling needs and heavy payload requirements.

The U.S. Heavy Duty NGV market is experiencing strong and sustained growth which is expected to continue with the recent expanded line-up of larger, higher horsepower dedicated natural gas engines.

With the light weight of composite tanks and industry leading capacity, Hexagon Composites' line of TUFFSHELLTM fuel tanks allow fleet owners the flexibility of increased range with less compromise of payload capacity and wheelbase.

Hexagon Composites ASA is a publicly listed company with its head office located in Aalesund, Norway. The Group has more than 500 employees and in 2012 had sales of NOK 1 033 million. The Group develops and produces composite containers for the storage and transport of various gases under pressure and multiaxial composite reinforcements.

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