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ISO 3834 Accreditation

M1 Engineering is delighted to announce it has been awarded ISO 3834 Welding Quality Management Certification following a successful audit by The Welding Institute (TWI). We are continuously improving our manufacturing processes and this certification is a testament to M1 Engineering’s commitment to welding excellence.

This latest accreditation complements our existing ISO 9001 approval, which is the internationally recognised quality management standard. Our Quality Management System is an integral part of everything we do, and we are proud to provide the highest level of welding quality on all products to meet and exceed our customer expectations.

Bedminster, NJ, September 28, 2023 — Air Water America Inc., a subsidiary of Air Water Inc., announced today that it has acquired American Gas Products Inc. (AGP), a prominent helium and industrial gas supplier in Massachusetts operating throughout the United States.

Formed in 2002, AGP has grown its national network with a strong market presence in retail and wholesale helium. The company is headquartered in Massachusetts where it also operates a local, full service industrial and specialty gas supply facility and retail store. AGP has established helium well sources and filling stations at 7 nationwide locations with a sales network in 28 states.

“We are excited to become part of Air Water America, Inc. and continue our history of excellence and value in the industrial gas business. Our customers can be certain they will continue to receive the same level of quality and service they have come to expect from AGP, while also benefiting from Air Water’s resources and expertise,” said Michael D’Auria, former CEO, and owner of AGP. “The acquisition of American Gas Products by Air Water America will contribute innovation, talent, and technology to our business resulting in new and exciting growth. Air Water’s expertise will pave the way for continued expansion and profitability in not only our helium division, but also establish AGP as a leader in industrial and specialty gases for the New England market.,” said Matt D’Auria, CEO of AGP.

North America is one of the key growth areas for Air Water Inc. globally. In the past 5 years, Air Water America has made significant investments in the industrial gas equipment and engineering segments acquiring Taylor-Wharton®, TOMCO2 Systems®, Cryogenic Vessels Alternative (CVA), majority ownership in Dohmeyer Cryogenics, AMCS, CO2 Air’s dry ice products, M1 Engineering, an equity investment in First Element Fuels, and an organic investment in phasetwo®’s life science product portfolio. Air Water America complimented their equipment division with follow up acquisitions in two leading local industrial gas distributors, Noble Gas Solutions in 2022 and Phoenix Welding Supply in 2023. In August 2023, Air Water America announced an air separation plant investment in Rochester, NY. “As part of our strategic expansion plans, we are diversifying our gas offerings with AGP beyond atmospheric gases (oxygen, nitrogen, argon) to enhance our capabilities as a comprehensive industrial gas supplier” said Air Water America President and CEO, Hiroyuki Minesaka. “We’re excited to welcome the American Gas Products team to the Air Water Group and look forward to working together to expand Air Water’s helium footprint.”
About Air Water Group

Air Water America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Air Water, Inc. (“Air Water Japan”). Established in 1929, Air Water Japan has continued to grow in the manufacturing and supply of industrial gases and related services for over 90 years. Air Water Japan has developed its own engineering capability to design, manufacture and operate air separation units and non-cryogenic air separation plants. Air Water Japan has successfully managed industrial gas businesses and expanded product supply and service capability throughout Japan, becoming a leader in the market. In the past few years, Air Water Japan also increased its presence in the U.S., India, and Asian markets.

Since its incorporation, Air Water Japan, and its group entities (“Air Water Group”) have expanded its businesses and provided consistent growth in revenues. Air Water Japan lists its common stock on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and Sapporo Stock Exchange. Air Water Group employs more than 20,000 people around the world and has annual net sales of approximately JPY 1,005 billion (equivalent to USD 7.2 billion) on a consolidated basis for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023.

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Air Water Inc., announced today that it has acquired M1 Engineering (M1), a leading global provider of specialized cryogenic distribution equipment based in Bradford, West Yorkshire (England).

Founded in 1973, M1 enjoys a global reputation at the forefront of cryogenic distribution technology and development with complete product offering in atmospheric gasses, specialty gases, and LNG. Products include semitrailers, microbulk rigid units and ISO tank containers. Additional capabilities also include Bespoke Cold Boxes for mini air separation plants to provide on demand air gases.

“North America and Europe are key growth areas for Air Water Inc. globally. Over the past 5 years Air Water has made significant investments in cryogenic equipment producers acquiring Taylor-Wharton (TW), TOMCO2 Systems, Cryogenic Vessels Alternative (CVA), Cryofin, CO2 Air (equipment only), AMCS Corp and stake in Dohmeyer Cryogenics. M1 is strategically positioned, with the compliment of Taylor-Wharton’s advanced technology in hydrogen distribution and refueling, to lead the build out of the European Hydrogen Infrastructure that will be required to support the continued growth of Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV) while further expanding footprint in Microbulk, CO2, and atmospheric transports”, states Eric Rottier, COO of Air Water America and CEO of Taylor-Wharton and TOMCO2 Systems.

Jason Gill, Managing Director of M1 notes, “In what is M1 Engineering’s 50th year anniversary of trading, this transaction marks a historic milestone for the company. We’re excited for the opportunity to collaborate and grow with the Air Water America team to further enhance our product offering in hydrogen as the European market continues to expand. This acquisition enables M1 to access greater resources, products, and technology that will continue the long tradition of superior quality and technology that the M1 brand represents.”

About Air Water Group

Air Water America is a wholly owned subsidiary of Air Water Inc. (“Air Water Japan”). Air Water Japan was established in 1929 and, for over 90 years, has continued to grow in the manufacturing and supply of industrial gases and related services. Air Water Japan has developed its own engineering capability to design, manufacture and operate air separation units and non-cryogenic air separation plants. Air Water Japan has successfully managed our industrial gas businesses and expanded our product supply and service capability throughout Japan, becoming a strong No. 2 player in the market. In the past few years, Air Water Japan also invested outside of Japan, in the U.S., India, and Asian markets.

Since its incorporation, Air Water Japan and its group entities (“Air Water Group”) have expanded its businesses and provided consistent growth in revenues. Air Water Japan’s common stock is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and Sapporo Stock Exchange. Air Water Group employs more than 19,000 people around the world and has annual net sales of approximately JPY888 billion (equivalent to USD 7.4 billion) on a consolidated basis for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022.

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Liquid Hydrogen Distribution Equipment – Servicing and Maintenance Stepped Up

M1 Engineering has stepped up its repair and testing services in response to the need for Liquid Hydrogen Vessels requiring periodic testing and maintenance. The move builds on M1 Engineering’s almost 50 years’ experience in the manufacture, repair, and full refurbishment of cryogenic vessels from small rigid units through to semi-trailers and ISO Containers.

The company’s expertise in helium leak detection and vacuum maintenance ensures the Liquid Hydrogen Vessels are provided with the highest level of safety testing during the periodic examination and certification process.

M1 Engineering’s periodic testing and maintenance of Liquid Hydrogen Vessels includes:

• Testing and Inspection to ensure compliance to regulatory requirements.
• Helium leak testing of Pressure Vessel, Piping and Valves.
• Vacuum Maintenance, including Vacuum Jacketed Piping.
• Certification to ADR, IMO, TPED and CDG.

In addition to periodic testing and maintenance work, M1 Engineering can refurbish and upgrade existing distribution equipment, including full instrumentation rebuilds and mounting of new axles and suspensions to trailers. The company’s repair expertise is supported by inhouse skills as a manufacturer, to provide full vehicle enhancements and modernisation, and make old units look “As good as new”.

For more information on M1 Engineering’s Repair, Refurbishment and Maintenance Services please contact sales@m1engineering.com

Bimetallic CARRYMORE™ increases Oxygen Payload

M1 Engineering has continued to support its customers, throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, with the supply of its high payload Oxygen trailers. The latest Bimetallic design of the CARRYMORE™ trailer range has an impressive 800kg payload advantage over typical full stainless-steel trailers – this ensures Oxygen is delivered to the vital medical infrastructure faster and more efficiently than ever before.

The Bimetallic Oxygen optimised CARRYMORE™ Trailer design has the following features and benefits:

• Bimetallic construction – Stainless-steel Inner Vessel with Aluminium Outer Jacket to maximise payload.
• Electric and Hydraulic pumping system capable of delivering up to 35 Bar.
• Flow meter fitted with printer option for recorded deliveries.
• European Whole Vehicle Type Approval with the option of IMO approval for ferry transport fully laden.
• Driver friendly, ergonomic, instrumentation layout for ease of operation and maintenance.
• Single, Double, Tri-axle and Quad-axle configurations available to meet local regulations and distribution requirements.

The entire M1 Engineering team is proud to be supporting the fight against Covid-19 – for more information on M1 Engineering’s high payload Oxygen optimised distribution products please contact sales@m1engineering.com

Demountable CARRYMORE™ Microbulk

M1Engineering’s latest demountable CARRYMORE™ Microbulk range is helping customers improve the efficiency of their operation and reduce the whole life costs of their distribution equipment. The complete cryogenic vessel, along with piping, cabinet, pump system and other ancillary equipment is manufactured onto a skid frame which is then quickly and easily mounted to the vehicle chassis via standard twist-lock connections.

The concept offers reduced lead times as the majority of the manufacturing process can be completed independently of, and prior to, receiving the vehicle chassis. In some cases, customers are choosing to twist-lock mount their new skid CARRYMORE™ Microbulk units to their chassis locally in the country of operation which further saves cost and time. In addition to the benefit of the reduced time to mount the vessel to the chassis, the approval of the whole vehicle is much faster due to the vessel and chassis having their own individual ADR approvals – this allows the unit to enter service much quicker after taking delivery of the vessel.

With the ease of demounting the vessel from the chassis onto temporary storage legs, customers can also have the flexibility of using a single chassis for multiple product vessel deliveries to help reduce the overall number of vehicles in the their fleet. Furthermore, the vessel can be quickly mounted onto a new chassis in the event of an automotive vehicle repair to reduce vessel downtime. Significant cost savings will also be achieved at the end of the life of the vehicle chassis through the speed and ease of switching the skid mounted vessel onto a new chassis.

For more information on M1 Engineering’s latest demountable CARRYMORE™ Microbulk units please contact sales@m1engineering.com

Looking to CARRYMORE™ CO2?

M1Engineering’s latest LCO2 CARRYMORE™ trailer range enables customers to reduce their distribution costs with market leading carrying capacities up to 40,000lt. The 44Te Gross Vehicle Weight design of trailer is available in capacities up to 27500lt and in working pressures of 22 bar or 20 bar to maximise payload. The LCO2 CARRYMORE™ Trailer design has the following features and benefits:

• Full stainless-steel construction, including chassis and mountings, to eliminate corrosion and reduce whole life costs
• IMO approved design, including trestle point, for shipping by sea in the fully laden condition
• Electric or Hydraulic pumping systems available
• Flow meter fitted with printer for recorded deliveries
• Driver friendly, ergonomic instrumentation layout, for ease of operation and maintenance
• Vacuum insulated model available

M1 Engineering has recently delivered its LCO2 CARRYMORE™ trailers to a number of customers which have been configured to meet their individual requirements. This latest LCO2 trailer range is helping our customers to reduce their costs and enjoy delivering higher payloads of LCO2 to their clients more safely and efficiently than ever before.

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Largest ever Oxygen CARRYMORE™ Trailer delivered

Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, M1 Engineering has been supporting its customers with the supply of its high payload Oxygen CARRYMORE™ trailers. A number of units have recently been delivered offering customers market leading carrying capacities.

Developed for operation at 60Te Gross Vehicle Weight, the largest ever model of the CARRYMORE™ Oxygen trailer range has been delivered with an impressive capacity of 36500lt. With its 4-axle configuration, the trailer is able to deliver 30% more Oxygen than a standard tri-axle trailer – this ensures high volumes of Oxygen are delivered faster and more efficiently than ever before. The Oxygen CARRYMORE™ Trailer design has the following features and benefits:

• Full stainless-steel construction, including outer jacket and mountings, to reduce whole life costs
• Bimetallic design option available, with Aluminium Outer Jacket construction, to increase payload.
• Electric and Hydraulic pumping system capable of delivering up to 35 Bar
• Flow meter fitted with printer for recorded deliveries
• Driver friendly, ergonomic, instrumentation layout for ease of operation and maintenance
• Single, Double and Tri-axle configurations available to meet local regulations and distribution requirements.

This latest 60Te Gross Vehicle Weight model is an important addition to the range and reflects the engineering skills the company has built in more than 40 years of manufacturing cryogenic trailers. The entire M1 Engineering team is proud to be working closely with its customers to ensure Oxygen continues to be reliably delivered to the vital medical infrastructure.

Staying COVID-19 Secure

The health, safety and well-being of our employees, contractors and visitors to our facility is always our highest priority and we also consider it our duty to act responsibly and do our part to protect our communities.

M1 Engineering is continuously monitoring all aspects of the Covid-19 situation and ensuring all areas of our business comply with government guidance.

We are doing everything we can to maintain operations at our production plant and continue to provide new build products and essential maintenance services to our customers’ distribution equipment. This is particularly important in areas where we provide products and services for vital infrastructure such as medical oxygen equipment.

We have carried out risk assessments and put in place additional measures throughout our business to protect our people:

We will continue to communicate with our customers, suppliers and employees as the situation develops and in the meantime, we would like to thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this challenging time.

A number of different designs of the latest generation of M1Engineering’s LNG CARRYMORE™ trailer range are in production offering customers market leading carrying capacities up to 78000lt. The 44Te Gross Vehicle Weight design of trailer is available in capacities up to 59000lt and in working pressures from 3 bar to 8 bar to maximise payload. The LNG CARRYMORE™ Trailer design has the following features and benefits:

• Full stainless-steel construction, including outer jacket and mountings, to reduce whole life costs
• IMO approved design for shipping of LNG in fully laden condition
• ATEX approved Hydraulic pumping system capable of delivering up to 18 Bar
• Flow meter fitted with printer for recorded deliveries
• Driver friendly instrumentation layout for ease of operation and maintenance
• Side and Rear discharge capability

M1 Engineering has listened carefully to its customers to understand their exact needs. The whole M1 team have worked hard to design and produce this latest trailer range which will help our customers deliver more LNG to their clients more safely, easily and reliably than ever before.

For more information, please contact sales@m1engineering.com