Within SK Group, we have been working with hydrogen in the context of compressors and high-pressure components for more than 20 years. In addition, we gain further experience and know-how through regular additions of entire teams of hydrogen specialists, from which our customers benefit on a daily basis. As a family-run company in its fourth generation, we understand the value of trusting, personal and long-term relationships with our customers, employees and suppliers. Lean structures grant us flexibility and agility, especially when it comes to people.
The companies in our group have specialized in individual products in core areas of the hydrogen industry: Water electrolysis and compressors to complete hydrogen refueling stations form the basis and are supported by H2 storage solutions (also for transport), H2 high-pressure components and extensive testing technology. With blended learning offers we provide the basis for future industry specialists. By focusing on a narrowly defined product range, we can quickly implement the necessary developmental steps in an efficient structure.
Our comprehensive hydrogen solutions cover a wide range of processes: from connection to the power grid to hydrogen generation, compression, transport and refueling or feed-systems. You can also rely on us for testing and certification of your hydrogen containers. By joining forces on projects, our companies can offer their customers comprehensive and technologically leading solutions and implement them out of one hand. The products can be combined and we aim to be a leading provider in each area.
From the grid to the production of green hydrogen: FEST green powerboxes automatically adapt the power requirements to hydrogen-production and network perturbations. FEST Green Powerboxes are highly efficient modular system solutions that have been developed especially for electrolysis purposes at extra low operating costs.
With power from renewable energy, we split water into hydrogen and oxygen: our PEM-electrolyzers come in modular concept containers of 2-5 MW, can be flexibly adapted to fluctuating power generation and be scaled up to >50 MW. They enable a highly efficient production of very pure hydrogen (4.0) and can also be provided as a turnkey solution for our customers.
Hydrogen to refueling station: Our interchangeable Vernconex containers can be loaded onto swap trailers and store up to 300 kg of hydrogen. This provides an extremely efficient and scalable logistics system for your hydrogen supply.
Maximator Hydrogen is your partner for complete hydrogen filling stations with integrated compressors, storage, coolers and dispensers. Their leading technology and system solutions are readily available for refueling in a whole range of mobility applications.
The MAX Dispenser enables the refueling of cars (pressure range 700 bar) and truck types (large volumes, 350 bar) within a very short time. It complies with the SAE J2601-2016 standard and provides excellent performance at competitive operating costs.
H2 The most flexible modular gas compression systems, specifically designed for hydrogen from 1kg/h - 20kg/h and up to 1,000 bar, which are driven electrically or pneumatically. Maximator offers modular, powerful and efficient "Plug and Boost Solutions" for integrators and applications (complete systems).
Maximator has acquired decades of experience in the field of leak, burst and pressure load cycling testing with temperature control. Today, the company provides leading technology, testing and certification services for hydrogen vessel test equipment. Their plants are built to proof vessels of 350 to 700 bar pressure.
Maximator is market leader for scalable and optimized fully automated series test stands for the pressure testing of hydrogen containers, in particular proof pressure and leak tests.
Maximator is a leading provider of high-pressure technology and develops, designs and produces components for hydrogen applications. The portfolio includes valves, fittings and pipes as well as compressor stations and panels.
The "Hydrogen International Institute" of SK Advanced Training Technologies offers manufacturer-independent and practice-oriented further education and qualification solutions in the entire subject area of hydrogen.
Hydrogen technology for the whole group: our competence center develops innovative solutions for hydrogen applications. One example is the new MAX Compression 2.0 with Automatic Seal Exchange System, which carries out a seal change in the fueling system fully automatically and within three minutes. This significantly increases operational availability and can reduce service costs.
Turnkey hydrogen solutions for industry and mobility: FEST enables the provision of green energy obtained from renewable resources – from the production, transport and storage of green hydrogen to the contracting and engineering of commercial hydrogen refueling stations.
From wind, sun or biogas plants: in future we will also see other types of renewable energy sources.
as much and as fast as we can, with minimal energy requirement.
Provide plenty of hydrogen quickly and efficiently, so that we can all stay on the move!
Converts the green power into hydrogen: the more efficient this process becomes, the more hydrogen is made available!
for applications in small spaces, e.g. for mobility or storage in houses with high energy density!
From wind, sun or biogas plants: in future we will also see other types of renewable energy sources.
Converts the green power into hydrogen: the more efficient this process becomes, the more hydrogen is made available!
as much and as fast as we can, with minimal energy requirement.
for applications in small spaces, e.g. for mobility or storage in houses with high energy density!
Provide plenty of hydrogen quickly and efficiently, so that we can all stay on the move!
Maximator Hydrogen is a leading supplier and developer of hydrogen refueling solutions and manufacturer of complete refueling station systems.
FEST develops advanced electrolysis technology and hydrogen infrastructures. Our expertise is based on extensive experience in the electrification, automation and digitalization of industrial processes.
Components, units and test stands for high-pressure applications - a specialist in hydrogen solutions for over 20 years.
Advanced Training Technologies bietet praxisorientierte Weiterbildungslösungen für Wasserstoff-Onlinekurse mit über 27 Stunden Lernumfang (BY SK ATT)
Schmidt Kranz Group is a 4th generation family business with a focus on hydrogen, high-pressure technology, automation, mining and raw material processing. Today, with its many years of expertise, the group actively supports the energy transition in the context of hydrogen applications (filling stations and test stands) and generation (electrolysis).
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This first Swiss hydrogen filling station for buses has been in operation since 2020. Together with the Osterwalder Group, Maximator Hydrogen has already delivered 10 filling stations for the Swiss H2 filling station network, which primarily supply heavy-duty transport with hydrogen drives. MORE
The first multimodal hydrogen filling station for CMB.TECH - an innovative technology developed and implemented by Maximator Hydrogen - was built in the port of Antwerp in 2021. In addition to trucks, buses and cars, ships can also be refueled with hydrogen there. MORE
Die Coop Mineraloel AG setzt im Rahmen ihrer Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie für alternative Energien schon länger auf Wasserstoff als Energieträger mit hohem Potenzial. Als Gründungsmitglied des Fördervereins „H2-Mobilität Schweiz“ hat sich die Coop Mineraloel AG zum Ziel gesetzt, das Schweizer Netz von Wasserstofftankstellen weiter auszubauen. Seit 2020 unterstützt Maximator Hydrogen die Coop Mineraloel AG bei diesem Vorhaben und installierte mit dem Unternehmen bereits fünf Anlagen. Damit leistet das Unternehmen einen wichtigen Beitrag an die Versorgungssicherheit für Wasserstofffahrzeuge in der Schweiz – und weist gleichzeitig den Weg hin zu einer nachhaltigen Mobilität. MORE
Maximator Hydrogen realized the first private hydrogen filling station in Switzerland for the Swiss fruit and vegetable specialist Schwab-Guillod. The Swiss SME relies on 100% natural resources, also when it comes to transport and has even made its filling station available to other drivers of hydrogen-powered cars and trucks. MORE
On contract to Stadtwirtschaft Weimar, Maximator Hydrogen opened its first hydrogen filling station in its own state in 2023 as part of the Goethe city's pioneering transportation project. Following a period of around 10 months of intensive collaboration, the go-ahead was given for the state-of-the-art hydrogen filling station to supply three zero-emission hydrogen buses. MORE
Maximator Hydrogen designed and produced three hydrogen filling stations in the center of Switzerland for AGROLA in 2020, 2021 and 2022. Maximator Hydrogen supported the founding member of the "H2 Mobility Switzerland" association with reliable infrastructure and, together with its partner AGROLA, actively promotes the development of a commercial hydrogen cycle in Switzerland. The hydrogen filling stations are operated by LANDI Zofingen (Zofingen), LANDI Sempach-Emmen (Rothenburg) and LANDI Luzern-West (Schötz). The network is constantly being expanded. Sempach-Emmen (Rothenburg) sowie der LANDI Luzern-West (Schötz) betrieben. Das Netz wird laufend erweitert. MORE
5 MW PEM Electrolyser (2 x 2,5 MW)
This innovative electrolysis plant ensures the refueling of the world's largest hydrogen train fleet and enables sustainable mobility in the Rhine-Main region. MORE
The Danish gas supplier Strandmøllen AB uses FEST's PEM electrolyzer in Ljungby, Sweden, to fill cylinder bundles and trailers for various customers. The green hydrogen is filled into cylinders, transport containers, and trailers and is used by customers in a variety of ways. The facility is powered by electricity from local wind turbines. MORE
ABO Energy produces green hydrogen for regional logistics using wind power, thereby driving the expansion of the hydrogen refueling infrastructure for trucks and trailers in the state of Hesse. The hydrogen is generated using two electrolysis systems with a combined electrical capacity of five megawatts. Under full load and standard conditions, the facility can produce 1,000 m³ or 90 kg of hydrogen per hour. This makes it the largest facility in Germany to date that directly links a wind turbine with electrolysis for the production of green hydrogen. MORE
With an output of 2 MW, this plant, in combination with a compression plant in Cuxhaven, fills so-called MEGCs (Multi-Element-Gas-Containers). The first user is a supply ship from the Mittelplate platform with fuel cell electric propulsion. The plant is scheduled to go into operation in the second quarter of 2023. MORE
In Hellesylt, on the Geiranger Fjord, Norwegian Hydrogen has installed a complete hydrogen filling station from Maximator Hydrogen in combination with the green Electrolyzer from FEST, for emission-free ship and truck refueling. In Norway, mobility must be emission-free by 2025. MORE
At the Waste Management Company Wuppertal (AWG), excess energy from the waste-to-energy plant is used to produce green hydrogen. For this purpose, a complete hydrogen system with a 2-MW electrolyzer, including a refueling system, was installed to expand hydrogen production for fueling regional public transport buses. This allows the buses of Wuppertal's public utility company (Wuppertaler Stadtwerke) to refuel their hydrogen directly at AWG’s waste-to-energy plant. MORE
Commissioned by Wiener Wasserstoff for Wiener Stadtwerke, Wiener Energie and Wiener Netze, a green electrolyzer was installed at the Simmering site. This container-based and therefore space-saving 3 MW electrolysis plant can produce approximately 1,300 kg of hydrogen per day. MORE
Development of optimised and automated processes and standards for the assembly of large-scale electrolysers. The project results will demonstrate the possibilities of using intelligent assembly and installation of electrolysers to form a large-scale electrolysis system and to prepare for plant engineering dissemination and widespread use of various configurations, including those from different manufacturers.
"Maximator's technology has absolutely
convinced us as the solution for our refueling stations:
their service is exemplary."
"Thanks to the great collaboration between the MAXIMATOR and H2 Core Systems teams, we are now building innovative products, such as the Hydro Hulc, to make the world greener! Modular power for green hydrogen storage up to 1,000 bar! THANKS MAXIMATOR team!"
As part of the H2Skills project, we collaborated with SK ATT to develop a basic course that would provide an introduction to hydrogen, using a combination of different learning settings. We were highly satisfied with the implementation: according to the feedback we gathered from our participants, all would recommend this course. The expertise of the instructor was particularly praised, as he consistently backed the theoretical content up with practical examples.
"The cooperation with Maximator Hydrogen was a valuable part of our project - also looking ahead towards the future. Not only their technological finesse convinced us, but also the commitment and expertise of the team contributed to the smooth completion of the project and the start of H2 mobility in Weimar."
"Maximator Hydrogen was a crucial partner in the buildup of our multimodal hydrogen refueling station, as they delivered the compressor, dispenser and the H2-storage."
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