COVID-19 continues to place a huge burden on health services across the globe – and one of the central challenges is meeting the huge increase in demand for medical oxygen. For patients with severe COVID-19 infection, oxygen therapy is an essential intervention. A high proportion of those who are hospitalised can develop pneumonia. As breathing [...]
Where do your gas cylinders really come from? Do you know how they are manufactured? What about where the raw materials are sourced from? For every business, having a robust Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and sustainability policy is now essential – and today, that means knowing your suppliers inside and out. For forward thinking businesses, [...]
At AMS Composite Cylinders, we are committed to upholding the highest ethical standards across our global operations. We have a zero tolerance policy when it comes to any kind of unethical business behaviour - and this runs through our entire supply chain. As part of this commitment, all of our suppliers around the world must [...]
This November, the AMS team is heading back to Düsseldorf, Germany, to exhibit at Medica 2019. Medica is the world’s largest trade fair for the medical sector, and this year’s event runs from 18th – 21st November at the Messe Düsseldorf. You’ll find the AMS stand at Hall 11 / C29. Medica is the world [...]
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 [...]
European hydrogen fuel cell specialists, Pragma Industries, has successfully increased the maximum range of its pioneering hydrogen fuel cell bike by 50%, using one of our advanced, high-pressure gas cylinders. A fleet of its fuel cell Alpha bikes will now be heading to the G7 World Summit, to provide sustainable transport for journalists covering the [...]
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, [...]
Modern Slavery Statement Advanced Materials Systems based in Taiwan are a manufacturer of fully wrapped carbon fibre and aluminium cylinders. AMS and U.K. and Europe distributor AMS-CC have a zero-tolerance approach to slavery and human trafficking. We are committed to ensuring that they do not take place in our businesses and we take steps to [...]
Specialist drone manufacturer, SKYCORP, has successfully doubled the maximum flight times of e-Drone Zero, Europe’s first hydrogen powered drone, to two hours, by using a new, ultra-lightweight gas cylinder from AMS Composite Cylinders. The e-Drone Zero is a powerful, long endurance quadcopter designed for the commercial market. It features a compact, custom military grade frame, and is [...]
“We’re always looking for ways to improve our systems, and AMS cylinders tick a lot of boxes. In terms of performance, they conform to all the relevant standards, and they are lighter than competing cylinders, which translates to real-world tactical benefits for our users. The clean, white design complements the look and feel of our [...]