Chesterfield Special Cylinders (CSC)

Chesterfield Special Cylinders is delighted to have been awarded a major contract to supply air pressure vessels to the Royal Canadian Navy's River-class destroyer programme. The £2.8 million contract award by Canadian shipbuilder Irving Shipbuilding Inc. covers the first three ships in the fifteen-ship programme and underpins the expected global defence order book development for Chesterfield Special Cylinders in FY25. Initial manufacturing milestones will commence in May 2025 and pressure vessels for the first three ships will be delivered to the programme over the next 5 years. Irving Shipbuilding Inc. will build the fifteen River-class destroyers to replace existing Halifax class frigates in the Canadian fleet. The new construction programme is an important part of Canada's National Shipbuilding Strategy and is the largest, most complex shipbuilding programme in Canadian history. The River-class destroyer is based on the established Type 26 Global Combat Ship platform, currently under construction for the UK's Royal Navy and the Royal Australian Navy.  The ships will form the backbone of Canada's future naval combat capability. Air pressure vessels supplied by Chesterfield Special Cylinders will form an integral part of safety-critical onboard systems. Chris Walters, Chief Executive of Pressure Technologies, commented: "I am delighted to confirm this £2.8 million contract award for Chesterfield Special Cylinders to deliver pressure vessels for the Royal Canadian Navy's River class destroyer programme, working closely with Irving Shipbuilding and supporting the Canadian National Shipbuilding Strategy. “This major contract award underpins our global defence order book in FY25 and further demonstrates the role played by the specialised engineering and manufacturing capabilities of Chesterfield Special Cylinders in naval new construction programmes globally." For the full news announcement please visit: https://lnkd.in/ekZKUcuZ

We were excited to be approached recently by the University of Sheffield Alumni team to take part in a campaign showcasing how we are helping to innovate, forge futures and shape lives right here in Sheffield. We’re proud of our ongoing commitment to invest in our apprentices, providing them with the support, experience and opportunities that they need to forge a career in industry right here in Sheffield. Don’t just take our word for it. Hear from our colleague Amy Walker on why choosing an apprenticeship pathway at Chesterfield Special Cylinders and AMRC Training Centre changed the course of her career and why it’s important for companies like us to continue to invest in their futures. #Apprenticeship #MadeInSheffield #ForgedInSheffield

🌏 Celebrating World Hydrogen Week: Driving a hydrogen economy 🌏 It’s great to see such a buzz about hydrogen this week. Here at Chesterfield Special Cylinders our focus on hydrogen never waivers. During the recent Labour Party Conference there was a real emphasis placed on hydrogen and its role in the UK’s transition to a cleaner, more sustainable future. It was great to see this backed by progressive government policies, promise of green energy infrastructure investment and discussion about creating new manufacturing and supply chain jobs. Labour’s commitment to industrial decarbonisation is further demonstrated by their continued support for HAR1 and HAR2 funded programmes, with hydrogen seen as a crucial component of their decarbonisation strategy. It’s great to see the coverage that an awareness-raising week like this brings. Let’s not forget that to make the hydrogen economy happen, UK suppliers must maintain pressure on the government to prioritise investment in the hydrogen energy supply chain and our own skilled workforce in order to underpin a future hydrogen economy. As an established UK manufacturer of safety-critical hydrogen storage for over 80 years, we are already equipped and ready to deliver the safe, reliable and cost-effective storage and transportation solutions that a thriving hydrogen economy needs. To find out how we can help you and your hydrogen storage needs, please message us directly on LinkedIn, email us at: sales@chesterfieldcylinders.co.uk or telephone us on: +44 (0)114 242 7500 #WorldHydrogenWeek #WHW #HydrogenEconomy #NetZero #HydrogenStorage #SustainableFuture #H2

We are pleased to announce that Pressure Technologies plc has exchanged contracts and agreed the sale of PT Precision Machined Components (PMC) Limited, to Raghu Vamsi Machine Tools Private Limited, a manufacturer of precision engineered components based in India. The completion of sale is expected to be no later than 8 October 2024. Chris Walters, Chief Executive of Pressure Technologies plc, commented: “We are delighted to announce the sale of PMC to Raghu Vamsi Machine Tools and look forward to seeing the continued progress of the business under its new ownership. "The completion of this strategic divestment will allow us to focus our resources on the development and growth of Chesterfield Special Cylinders in the defence and hydrogen energy markets and in the provision of through-life inspection, testing and recertification services over the medium and longer term.” You can read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/epf2WMgb #PrecisionEngineering, #RaghuVamsi, #EngineeringExcellence 

As members of the Society of Maritime Industry (SMI), we had an insightful couple of days exhibiting at their annual conference last week. With supply chain representatives all together and united in the drive to decarbonise the maritime industry, it further demonstrates our combined commitment to the future sustainable growth of the industry. #SMIConference2024

This year's Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) conference is underway, where Frank Ashton and Lee Lawrence are both representing us at our Chesterfield Special Cylinders stand. This year’s theme seeks to explore the role that the maritime supply chain will play in driving the industry’s decarbonisation efforts. To realise this, the industry will look to companies like Chesterfield Special Cylinders to be part of their resilient supply chain. Our work with maritime customers spans over a century. That’s why we’re proven and trusted to perform consistently and reliably under pressure. We aim to create value for our customers by enhancing the performance of their safety-critical supply chains. Our approach to advanced safety and reliability in demanding environments is driven through our commitment to technology, high-quality engineering and the skills of our people. We've already had some insightful discussions with attendees about why we’re the partner of choice for both transportable and static hydrogen gas storage solutions and maintenance services. If you’re attending, be sure to visit our stand to discuss more about how we could help you with your pressurised gas storage and through-life maintenance needs. If you'd like to discuss more, please contact Frank, Lee or email us at sales@chesterfieldcylinders.co.uk. #SMIConference2024 #HydrogenStorage #Decarbonisation

Today we are marking International Women in Engineering Day (IWED) by shining a light on Amy Walker and her ongoing dedication and achievements as a Design Engineer here at Chesterfield Special Cylinders. Amy joined our engineering team in September 2020. Since then she has gone from strength to strength - including being shortlisted for apprentice of the year at this year's Made in Sheffield Awards. She is now working diligently to complete her degree apprenticeship to gain her Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Manufacturing Technology. This year’s #IWED24 theme is ‘enhanced by engineering,’ which acknowledges the wider impact that engineering makes to our world. As Amy explains: “There’s a lot more to engineering than people think. Most people’s lives are enhanced by engineering every single day! It’s such a vast field of different disciplines. For me at Chesterfield Special Cylinders, I love working here, creating solutions for our customers and being part of our brilliant team.” We'd like to thank all of our colleagues for continuing to create a supportive and learning environment for colleagues like Amy to thrive. If you’re considering a career in engineering, please check out our apprenticeship and general vacancies here: https://lnkd.in/eKWqk3Ak #inwed24 #inspirationalwomen #engineering #madeinsheffield

Today's #ViewFromTheOffice comes from Qatar, where one of our specialist field services teams is carrying out periodic inspection and testing services for high-pressure gas storage tubes. With demand for the inspection, testing and recertification of cylinders and vessels ever growing, our specialist teams provide through-life service support to our global customer base. Contact us to find out more about how we can: ✅ Extend the life of your gas storage systems  ✅ Minimise operational disruption  ✅ Ensure compliance against demanding safety requirements Email us at: sales@chesterfieldcylinders.co.uk #FieldServices #GasStorage

We’re pleased to be recruiting for Apprentice positions to join us from September 2024 across three disciplines; Engineering Technician (Inspection), Machining and a Mechatronic Maintenance Technician. As a world-leading provider of bespoke, high-pressure gas containment solutions and services, Chesterfield Special Cylinders has over 125 years of industry knowledge and expertise. What better place to start your career in Engineering? For more information on these roles, please visit our careers hub at: https://lnkd.in/eKWqk3Ak We're also #hiring at Chesterfield Special Cylinders for the following roles: - CNC Machine Operator - Maintenance Supervisor - Production Operative - Senior Sales Engineer Our rewards: 🏝 Generous holiday allowance plus Bank Holidays with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 holidays per year 🚟 5% Employer pension contribution  ❤️ 4 times salary – life cover 💹 Save As You Earn (SAYE) share save scheme 🤝 Access to Employee Assistance Programme 🤒 Company sick pay scheme 🏥 Company funded healthcare scheme (MediCash) offering discounts to lifestyle activities 👶 Enhanced maternity and paternity pay 🏆 Long service recognition 🚘 Free car parking and electric vehicle charging ☕ Free tea, coffee and fruit #SheffieldJobs #Hiring #ManufacturingJobs

Today we united to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy - a day that changed the course of history. For those who didn’t make it home, we pay tribute to their bravery and sacrifice. We will forever be grateful to them. To those veterans who live on, we continue to be moved and inspired by your astonishing strength. It's important that we continue to remember.  This day resonates with so many of our colleagues, as our heritage is deeply rooted by the role that we play in maintaining the UK’s defences. Lest we forget. #DDay80