Pressure Technologies (AIM: PRES), the specialist engineering group, is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary, Chesterfield Special Cylinders (CSC), has been awarded a major contract to supply air pressure vessels for a major UK naval new construction programme.
Contract placement for pressure vessel manufacturing for the final phase of the programme is worth £18.2 million for CSC, underpinning current market expectations. Progress has commenced against early contract milestones and pressure vessels will be delivered to the programme over the next three years.
Pressure vessels manufactured by CSC form an integral part of safety-critical onboard systems, including breathing air and ballasting.
Chris Walters, Chief Executive of Pressure Technologies commented:
I am delighted to confirm this major contract award for Chesterfield Special Cylinders to deliver pressure vessels for a major UK naval new construction programme.
Underpinning the strong defence order book and outlook for the Group in FY23, the contract award demonstrates the continued close collaboration with our major defence customers and recognises the specialised engineering and manufacturing capabilities of Chesterfield Special Cylinders.
