Leader in Proton Exchange Membrane Electrolyzer Technology
Receives Orders from UTC Aerospace Systems for Cell Stacks to
Produce Oxygen for American, British and French Submarines
WALLINGFORD, Conn.,
March 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/
-- Proton OnSite, the world leader in Proton Exchange Membrane
(PEM) electrolyzer technology, has announced it has received
follow-on orders for Navy electrolyzer cell stacks from UTC
Aerospace Systems, a leading defense and aerospace system
integrator. The orders for 17 cell stacks, to be delivered
over the course of several years, will be providing oxygen
generation for new submarines in the American, British and French
Navy fleets. The multi-million dollar orders received over
the past two months solidify Proton's position as the only U.S.
supplier of stacks for international submarine fleets. The
booked orders will be supporting U.S. Virginia Class, U.K. Vanguard
and Astute classes, and French Barracuda Class submarine oxygen
production, and supplement previous deliveries for these boats
going back to 2008.
Robert Friedland, Chief Executive
Officer of Proton OnSite said: "We have worked with UTC Aerospace
Systems to develop and manufacture the most advanced electrolyzer
cell stack design for these Navy customers over the past 10
years. These contracts extend an important relationship with
UTC Aerospace Systems and further show how our robust and reliable
PEM technology is used in these important markets."
Proton OnSite has a long history of supplying PEM electrolyzer
stacks for the production of oxygen on board Navy submarines.
To date, Proton OnSite has delivered 22 cell stacks to UTC
Aerospace Systems for its Navy customers. These Navy customers have
made PEM cell stacks the technology of choice for oxygen production
on submarines, based on its long track record of reliability and
robustness. The successful partnership between Proton and UTC
Aerospace Systems is built on Proton's stack manufacturing
expertise and UTC Aerospace Systems' leading position as a systems
integration and solution provider to military customers around the
world. The cell stack technology jointly developed by Proton
and UTAS for their Navy customers has also been integrated into
commercial electrolyzers under Proton's C-Series® product
line. The military heritage and performance of these cell
stacks assures Proton's customers of unparalleled reliability and
durability for their commercial electrolyzer applications.
"The Virginia Class submarine program is a critical program for
the U.S. Navy, and we are proud to be a part of it. Proton OnSite's
demonstrated ability to timely deliver quality hardware has been
important to our success. UTC Aerospace Systems' maritime systems
have demonstrated decades of safe and reliable operation, meeting
all of our customers' requirements. Our hardware spans many
technologies and customers, including oxygen generation, carbon
dioxide removal, atmosphere monitoring, and fuel cell energy. We
look forward to working with Proton in not only maintaining our
solid performance but also looking to the future, ensuring our
oxygen generation solutions are world class and affordable," said
Carl Nunziato, General Manager
Maritime Systems.
About Proton OnSite
Proton OnSite is a global leader
in the design and manufacture of hydrogen energy and innovative gas
solutions. Since 1996, it has been developing and applying PEM
electrolyzer technology in creative and practical ways that best
meet the diverse requirements of its customers. More recently, it
has expanded its product offerings to include nitrogen, air and
oxygen generators. It has also expanded its services to include
packaged solutions incorporating tanks, compressors and other
ancillary equipment. Its advanced proton exchange membrane (PEM)
electrolysis systems coupled with its uncompromising attention to
service and quality enables Proton OnSite to deliver, install and
support gas generation units for a diverse customer base around the
world. For more information
visit www.protononsite.com.
UTC Aerospace Systems is a unit of United Technologies Corp.
(NYSE: UTX), which designs, manufactures and services integrated
systems and components for the aerospace and defense industries.
UTC Aerospace Systems supports a global customer base with
significant worldwide manufacturing and customer service
facilities.
United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Connecticut, provides high
technology products and services to the building and aerospace
industries.
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