The world is in the middle of a supply chain crisis – with companies in every sector grappling with serious challenges! In this post, we look at the roots of the crisis, how supply chain challenges are impacting on the gas cylinder industry, and what this means going forward. Global Shipping Capacity The pandemic, and [...]
If not handled, maintained and looked after in the right way, gas cylinders (and the gases inside) can be dangerous! Compressed gases are Class 2 dangerous goods – with a number of rules and regulations in place to mitigate the associated risks. Find out more about the risks, precautions and importance of correct practice [...]
Thousands of people across the UK require medical oxygen treatment at home – and this number is rising every year. Respiratory conditions such as COPD are increasing, and with the coronavirus pandemic, the potential long-term impact of Covid-19 is underlying the importance of effectively managing respiratory conditions in the home with medical oxygen. Recently, AMS [...]
Whichever industry you operate in – sustainability is big news. It’s never been more important for businesses to take responsibility, and to operate in a sustainable, environmentally friendly and socially responsible manner. The world of gas cylinders is no different - and at AMS, we take our commitment to sustainability seriously. Our responsibility doesn’t end [...]
Carbon fibre is transforming the world as we know it. Extremely light and incredibly strong, it’s being used to improve the performance and efficiency of a huge number of products and industries – from aviation, automotive and renewable energy, to sports equipment and technology. It’s also the material that enables us to create our ultra-lightweight, [...]
This month, growing concerns over the instability of global commodity prices and the rising cost of aluminium is driving raw material cost increases at some of the world’s leading cylinder manufacturers. The result for many customers is an inevitable price rise. Thankfully, at AMS Composite Cylinders, we will not need to have difficult conversations with [...]