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Chesterfield Special Cylinders (CSC), a world-leading provider of bespoke, high-pressure gas containment systems and services, has appointed Claire Snowdon as Head of Engineering, Sales and Contracts. CSC is a division of specialist engineering group Pressure Technologies plc. As an engineering graduate, Claire brings over 30 years of manufacturing experience in global automotive, aerospace and construction […]

As first announced by Pressure Technologies plc in its interim results on 15 June 2021, subsidiary Chesterfield Special Cylinders has secured the first order under a five-year framework agreement with Shell to supply high-pressure storage for their hydrogen refuelling station in Emmen, Netherlands. The Emmen refuelling station will be operational in mid-2022 and is part […]

Pressure Technologies, the specialist engineering group, is delighted to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary, Chesterfield Special Cylinders Ltd (CSC), has secured a contract with Haskel Hydrogen Group (Haskel), part of the Precision and Science Technologies Segment at Ingersoll Rand Inc for the supply of high-pressure Type 1 steel vessels to be used for hydrogen […]

Thank you to everyone who donated to the CSC Food Bank Appeal. We had an amazing response and your donations were really very much appreciated by the staff at the Food Bank. The company matched the amount of food donated, so altogether it was a substantial donation and this made a big difference to a lot of […]

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As a world-leading provider of bespoke, high-pressure gas containment systems and services, CSC has signed a 5-year Framework Agreement with Shell Hydrogen to supply hydrogen storage cylinders for use at hydrogen refuelling stations across Europe. As part of the Pressure Technologies Group, CSC works closely with the global hydrogen energy sector to develop standardised and […]

Integrity Management deployment manager at Chesterfield Special Cylinders, Dan Nuttall, is dusting off his boots to play in the annual Sheffield Wednesday Charity Cup in aid of St Luke’s Hospice in Sheffield.  A lifelong Wednesday supporter, Dan hopes to raise £500 via his donation page in advance of the game at Hillsborough on Saturday 28 […]

Chesterfield Special Cylinders’ Integrity Management team began 2020 with contracts for three major inspection and test projects on dive support vessels (DSVs) in Sri Lanka, Azerbaijan and Abu Dhabi, the largest number of offshore projects the IM team has conducted at the start of a new year. Two of the contracts are for new customers […]

Chesterfield Special Cylinders (CSC) has made major investments in new machinery and equipment to improve its manufacturing capabilities, starting with the installation of a DMG four-axis horizontal milling machine. This follows CSC’s securing of new orders for its safety-critical gas storage systems from the nuclear power sector and from various NATO navies globally. CSC also […]

Chesterfield Special Cylinders (CSC) has secured a significant contract in excess of £3 million to supply nitrogen storage solutions to EDF Energy for its UK nuclear power plants at Heysham, Torness and Hartlepool. This design and supply contract comprises ultra large high pressure cylinders as nitrogen storage packages manufactured at the CSC facility in Sheffield. […]

Josh Will ‘Ground and Pound’ In Fundraising Fight CSC’s integrity management technician Josh Parkin is returning to the ring for a second major battle to raise funds for Cancer Research UK. This time ‘Jabbing’ Josh is upping the ante by participating in an MMA (mixed martial arts) fight at Sheffield United’s Bramall Lane on 9 […]

Chesterfield Special Cylinders’ try-athletes bring home ‘best fundraisers’ cup – more donations welcome Chesterfield Special Cylinders’ renowned triathlon team took the award for greatest fundraising effort in last weekend’s Endeavour Triathlon Challenge in the Peak District. Team Undertrained & Overconfident beat 30 other competing teams to be crowned Champion Fundraisers, bringing in a total of […]

Two of Chesterfield Special Cylinders’ staff selected from more than 400 nominations due to outstanding business achievements Two of Chesterfield Special Cylinders’ staff have been short-listed for the prestigious British Ex-Forces In Business Awards, selected from more than 400 nominations because they demonstrate outstanding business achievements thanks to transferable skills gained in the military. In […]

Donations in aid of local youth charity Endeavour Training welcomed Training HQ, secret location, England. Chesterfield Special Cylinders’ crack team of elite and imperious athletes (plus Andy Evans) entering this year’s Endeavour Triathlon Challenge are fine-tuning their fitness levels in time for the arduous fundraising task ahead.  The strict training regime includes a low (or […]

High pressure storage system designed for growing number of hydrogen refuelling stations. Sheffield, UK – CHESTERFIELD SPECIAL CYLINDERS (CSC) has developed a high pressure gas storage system designed for use in the growing number of hydrogen refuelling stations currently under construction across Europe.  The hydrogen sector is predicted to undergo a major expansion globally in […]

Chesterfield Special Cylinders (CSC) has begun a major investment programme as it increases its capabilities to provide bespoke high pressure gas storage systems for navies around the world and for the renewable energy sector. The first stage will be a £1 million-plus investment in a machining centre, shot-blasting facilities and a UT scanner for its […]

Chesterfield Special Cylinders in Sheffield was today the location for Defence Minister Stuart Andrew for his announcement of HMS Sheffield as the name of a future British submarine hunter Chesterfield Special Cylinders in Sheffield was today the location for Defence Minister Stuart Andrew for his announcement of HMS Sheffield as the name of a future […]

CSC’s Josh Parkin has emerged victorious from his sponsored Ultra White Collar Boxing match, with a TKO against 34-year old Mark Brooks. Josh’s famous triple jab worked wonders for him during Round Two and the referee counted Mr Brooks out and called a halt to the match. Of course, all of Josh’s training – and […]

Rob Smith has been appointed Chesterfield Special Cylinders’ new technical sales engineer, working at CSC’s Sheffield headquarters in the trailers and aerospace sectors. A qualified subsea engineer and hydraulic mechanic, Rob has extensive worldwide offshore experience as well as working directly for one of CSC’s major clients, BAE Systems, as an aircraft technician in the […]

CSC’s Josh Parkin is in specialist training for an Ultra White Collar Boxing match against unknown opposition in a bid to raise funds for Cancer Research UK. Josh has been working incredibly hard in preparation for his fight at Sheffield United’s Bramall Lane ground on Saturday, 14 July. Josh is a technician on CSC’s Integrity […]

Chesterfield Special Cylinders (CSC) has appointed Lesley Kirk as its new Quality Manager, to be based at its Sheffield, UK headquarters. Lesley arrives with a wealth of experience across the gas, petroleum and manufacturing sectors. She has been involved in quality systems and integrity management throughout her career. Lesley says: “I have been responsible for […]

The Integrity Management team at Chesterfield Special Cylinders (CSC IM) has completed the periodic inspection and testing of a high pressure gas cylinder installation at the Cavendish Laboratory at the University of Cambridge The Integrity Management team at Chesterfield Special Cylinders (CSC IM) has completed the periodic inspection and testing of a high pressure gas […]

The AMRC Training Centre has given a Special Recognition Award to Chesterfield Special Cylinders’ (CSC) sales engineer Jake Martin at its annual award ceremony at the University of Sheffield’s Firth Court Hall. Jake received the award for his exemplary achievements, attitude and contributions to the training centre throughout the year. He had been an apprentice at […]

Pittsburgh, PA – Chesterfield Special Cylinders Inc. (CSC), which supplied the USAF with safety-critical high pressure cylinders for its fleet of F-22 Raptors, is exhibiting at Sea Air Space 2018 (stand 1952 in the main exhibition hall). Following further orders, CSC is also now the world’s leading supplier of high pressure gas flasks to navies, […]

CSC Deutschland GmbH has been awarded a key contract to supply bespoke high-pressure gas vessels for two submarines under construction for a Far Eastern navy. Chesterfield Special Cylinders Deutschland GmbH has been awarded a key contract to supply bespoke high-pressure gas vessels for two submarines under construction for a Far Eastern navy. CSC has already […]

DOF Subsea’s Skandi Achiever’s high pressure tubes have full periodic inspection and test while remaining in ROV operation. In situ acoustic emission testing cuts time and budget. UK-based Chesterfield Special Cylinders’ dedicated Integrity Management team (CSC IM) has completed a full inspection and test of Skandi Achiever’s high pressure tubes while the offshore support vessel […]

CSC has initiated a special acoustic emissions (AE) testing regime on a fleet of 80-year old high pressure tubes, including some originally used to feed Hydrogen into World War 2 barrage balloons and now servicing customer and filling sites across the UK Chesterfield Special Cylinders (CSC) has initiated a special acoustic emissions (AE) testing regime […]

Integrity management expertise avoids cost of replacing major gas storage installation Chesterfield Special Cylinders’ Integrity Management (CSC IM) team’s in-depth knowledge of high pressure gas tube design, manufacture and standards has helped Drax Power to demonstrate that its hydrogen storage tubes adhere to Health & Safety Executive (HSE) requirements, saving hundreds of thousands of pounds. […]

A tiny taste of Hollywood arrived at Chesterfield Special Cylinders A tiny taste of Hollywood arrived at Chesterfield Special Cylinders (CSC) this summer when we spotted one of our high pressure gas cylinders receiving a special Minion makeover aboard the new aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth.  The Despicable Me character was the artistic product of […]

Leading global designer and manufacturer of high pressure gas containment systems, Chesterfield Special Cylinders (CSC), has appointed Andrew McCampbell as engineering manager in its Sheffield, UK headquarters Leading global designer and manufacturer of high pressure gas containment systems, Chesterfield Special Cylinders (CSC), has appointed Andrew McCampbell as engineering manager in its Sheffield, UK headquarters. He […]

The US operation of leading flask manufacturer, Chesterfield Special Cylinders , (CSC) has appointed naval products expert Brian Mueller BSc as director of US technical sales in its US office Pittsburgh, PA: – The US operation of leading flask manufacturer, Chesterfield Special Cylinders , (CSC) has appointed naval products expert Brian Mueller BSc as director […]