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Luxfer launch Superlite cylinders at A+A 2003

11 November 2003 - A+A 2003 saw the launch of Luxfer’s new-generation Superlite cylinder, Europe’s lightest aluminium-lined composite offering dramatic weight savings of up to 17%.

European Marketing Manager Vicky Butler adds; "Superlite SCBA cylinders have been ergonomically designed to take composite technology onto another level by combining outstanding weight reductions, optimum wearer comfort and a 15 year life.

As always, A+A was a highly successful event for Luxfer providing us with a unique opportunity to demonstrate weight saving advantages to SCBA wearers from across Europe and beyond.”

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Luxfer medical cylinders launched at ERS 2003

16 October 2003 - Luxfer Medical recently showcased the revolutionary 7000 series aluminium and hoop wrap cylinders at the European Respiratory Society’s 13th annual congress held in Vienna.

With over 5000 members from 90 countries, The ERS Congress is Europe’s biggest annual Respiratory Medicine event providing a crucial platform to address specific approaches to lung health across Europe.

Luxfer’s European Marketing Director Veronique McKellican adds; “As first-time exhibitors at the ERS congress conference we were inundated with requests for more information on lightweight oxygen cylinders from both members and Respiratory Medicine specialists.”

“Luxfer Medical’s portable cylinders have been developed to allow Oxygen Therapy patients enjoy a fuller, more independent lifestyle than ever before and this event provided us with an excellent opportunity to discuss European patient- needs first-hand.”

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Luxfer Service Center Division receives approval to ISO quality standard 9001:2000

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (Oct. 1, 2003)—The Luxfer Service Center Division of Luxfer Gas Cylinders has received approval to the international quality standard ISO 9001:2000 from Lloyd's Registry Quality Assurance (LRQA), a leading international certification body.

Four other Luxfer manufacturing facilities gained approval to the same ISO standard in 2002. They were the aluminum and composite cylinder facilities also located in Riverside, the Luxfer aluminum cylinder plant in Graham, N.C., and the Hydrospin plant in Huntington Beach, Calif.

Luxfer's Service Center Division provides complete refurbishment and requalification for aluminum cylinders used in a wide range of services, including medical, industrial specialty gas, CO2, scuba, SCBA and automotive.

Luxfer Gas Cylinders is the world's largest manufacturer of aluminum and composite cylinders with ISO-approved manufacturing facilities in the United States, England, France and Australia. For more information about Luxfer products and services, visit www.luxfercylinders.com.

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Luxfer carbon composite cylinder chosen for bi-fuel technology demonstration at NGV Conference in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (Oct. 1, 2003)—A Luxfer full-wrap carbon composite cylinder was used in a demonstration of the latest bi-fuel vehicle technology at the Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) Conference.

The 3,600-psi, 125L, Type 3 Luxfer cylinder was installed in a 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 pickup truck running on a volume-based blend of 25% hydrogen and 75% natural gas. The fuel system was developed and demonstrated by ECO Fuel Systems, Inc., a B.C., Canada-based provider of alternative fuel-injection technology. The truck was featured during the “Ride & Drive” vehicle demonstration at Mandalay Bay Resort.

Injection control system enables vehicles to operate on the special fuel bi-fuel blend. Blending hydrogen with natural gas in an internal combustion engine overcomes the reductions of power and range experienced with hydrogen alone. “Stimulating the use of this renewable fuel in everyday applications will help encourage the development of the ‘bridge' to the hydrogen economy,” an ECO spokesperson said. The ECO system also enables vehicles to operate on 100% compressed natural gas (CNG), as well as regular gasoline.

Luxfer carbon composite technology was chosen for the demonstration vehicle because of its strength, durability and lightness of weight.

For more information about ECO Fuel Systems, Inc., visit www.ecofuel.com . For more information about Luxfer carbon composite cylinders for alternative fuel systems, visit www.luxfercylinders.com .

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AMBEX 2003 is a show-stopping success

22 July 2003 - Luxfer Medical recently showcased the revolutionary 7000 series aluminium and hoop wrap cylinders at the Ambex 2003 exhibition held in Harrogate West Yorkshire.

Now in its third decade, Ambex is the world’s largest dedicated Emergency-Care exhibition attracting over 4000 visitors from the Ambulance and Out Of Hospital Sectors.

European Marketing Director Veronique McKellican adds: “Ambex as always, was a highly successful exhibition for Luxfer Medical. The event provided us with a unique opportunity to meet the paramedics who are already benefiting from lightweight cylinders as well as demonstrating weight saving advantages to crews still using steel equivalents.”

STOP PRESS: PRIZE DRAW ANNOUNCEMENT

The Betty’s Of Harrogate luxury hamper was won by Colin Baxter, Scottish Ambulance Service’s A&E Team Leader.

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Luxfer on target

17 July 2003 - Luxfer Europe employees experienced the advantages of lightweight paintball cylinders whilst having a fun day out.

Earlier this month a team of 20 Luxfer participants went paintballing near the Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire. The 5 round event was followed by a barbecue in pleasant summer weather.

The team was equipped with camouflage gear, Field guns from INFERNO fitted with Luxfer aluminium air cylinders.

Paintball is a sport that requires teamwork, stealth and strategy, making it an ideal activity for small or large groups. Luxfer's team came away recounting their tales of heroism with big smiles ( and big bruises!), all vowing to go back soon.

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Luxfer Australia announces end of existing scuba cylinder trade-in program and introduction of new limited-time swap-and-go cash-back program

SYDNEY, Australia (1 July 2003) – Luxfer Gas Cylinders has announced that its current trade-in program for older Luxfer scuba cylinders will end 31st July 2003 and be replaced the following day by a new “swap-and-go” cash-back program applicable to any aluminium cylinder, regardless of manufacturer.

The new program will be available for a limited time only—until 31 December 2003—exclusively at dive shops and wholesalers in Australia and New Zealand.

Under the current program, if your scuba cylinder is older than 10 years and fails due to a manufacturing defect or sustained-load cracking (in the case of older cylinders made of 6351 aluminium alloy), you can trade in the cylinder directly with Luxfer Australia for a nominated amount, provided that the cylinder is returned to Luxfer and the defect or crack is verified. This program will end on 31st July 2003.

Beginning 1 August 2003, Luxfer’s new “swap-and-go” cash-back program will work as follows:

Take your old aluminium scuba cylinder—any brand, any age—to any participating dive shop or wholesaler.
Purchase a new scuba cylinder made from Luxfer’s proprietary 6061 aluminium alloy.
Turn in your old cylinder for return to Luxfer.
Fill out a Luxfer warranty card and provide proof of purchase of the new Luxfer cylinder.
You will receive a $A50.00 discount off the price of the new cylinder at the time of purchase.

There is no need to have your old cylinder inspected, and the cylinder does not need to be more than 10 years old to qualify for this new program. Any aluminium scuba cylinder of any age or any brand qualifies for this Luxfer “swap-and-go” offer, provided that the old cylinder is returned to Luxfer and a new Luxfer 6061-alloy cylinder is purchased in its place.

Dive shops wishing to participate in the new program and cylinder owners who want more information may contact Luxfer Gas Cylinders, 350 Vardys Road, Kings Park, NSW 2148; telephone 61-2-9830 0999, fax 61-2-9622-9227.

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Longer-life cylinders from Luxfer

24 June 2003 - Luxfer’s range of carbon composite SCBA cylinders now comply to an extended 5 year re-test period offering significant benefits including 50% fewer tests over a 15 year life cycle and reduced maintenance costs.

The new 5 year re-testing period is also retrospective to existing Luxfer carbon composite cylinders manufactured to HSE standards resulting in greatly improved inventory management and administration.

For more information contact Luxfer Customer Services on 0115 9803800 or email customerservices@eu.luxfercylinders.com

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Luxfer Gas Cylinders announces a change to scuba cylinder distribution in Australia and New Zealand

SYDNEY, Australia (1 June 2003) – Luxfer Gas Cylinders has announced its new, exclusive distribution channel for Australian-made scuba cylinders for the Australian and New Zealand markets.

As of 1 July 2003, Luxfer will commence an exclusive distribution arrangement with Aquanaut Pty. Limited.

Anyone wishing to purchase Luxfer scuba cylinders for the Australian or New Zealand markets will need to contact the following people at Aquanaut to arrange pricing and delivery:

Aquanaut Pty. Limited, 18 Arunga Drive, Beresfield NSW 2322. Ph: (61 2) 4966 4900. Fx: (61 2) 4966 4955. Contact: Mr. Mark Welsh – General Manager
Aquanaut NZ, 14 Tarndale Grove, North Harbour Industrial Estate, Albany, Auckland, New Zealand. Ph: (64 9) 9415 8350. Fx: (64 9) 9415 8250. Contact: Mr. Tim Curran – General Manager

For any further information regarding this distribution change, please contact Luxfer Gas Cylinders, 350 Vardys Road, Kings Park, NSW 2148 Australia; telephone 61-2-9830-0999; fax 61-2-9622-9227; attention: Customer Service Department.

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Luxfer cylinders reach top of the world

May 23, 2003 - Luxfer Medical’s lightweight oxygen cylinders played a major role in helping the RN & RM Expedition reach the summit of Mount Everest despite overwhelming setbacks including injuries and abnormally high winds during the 8,800 North Ridge Climb.

The team reached their final destination on May 22nd with the aid of a revolutionary oxygen delivery system which included cannulas in place of traditional face masks and 80 lightweight oxygen cylinders (carbon full wraps)

Vicky Butler, Luxfer’s European Marketing Manager added: “We’re delighted that Luxfer Medical’s oxygen cylinders proved such an invaluable piece of equipment during the Everest Expedition but not completely surprised. Not only are they 55% lighter than traditional steel equivalents but better still, climbers had the added advantage of extended oxygen delivery even at 8,800 metres!”

For further information about Luxfer Medical cylinders please contact 0115 9803839 or email vicky.butler@eu.luxfercylinders.com

British Lung Foundations Annual Lung Run

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Luxfer joins the lung run

May 19, 2003 - Employees from Luxfer Gas Cylinders’ Nottingham site were amongst the 2500 runners in the British Lung Foundation’s Annual Lung Run recently held in Sutton Park Birmingham.

Now in its 10th anniversary year, the Lung Run attracted runners and spectators from across the Midlands including families, friends and members of the Breathe Easy Club, the Foundation’s patient support network.

Luxfer Medical’s European Marketing Manager Vicky Butler added: “As one of the event’s main sponsors, we are extremely proud to be associated with such a deserving and hard-working charity. The British Lung Foundation is a lifeline for many of the 8 million people living with lung-disease throughout the UK and major events like the Lung Run provide much-needed funds for on-going research.“

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Luxfer go to top of the class

April 28, 2003

Nottingham-based Luxfer Gas Cylinders recently received a ‘Class A‘ award in two categories following an ABCD Checklist for Operational Excellence in People and Teams and Planning and Control.

Accepting the awards on behalf of Luxfer’s 215 strong employees, Luxfer’s MD Lindsay Stratton added: "The audit is a highly efficient approach to benchmarking Luxfer’s performance and capabilities against the industry’s best. In today’s ever-changing marketplace, the checklist was highly-effective in helping managers to focus on achieving world-class performance levels against strong competition."