Hexagon Composites wins $13.6m LPG cylinder order from Iraq

Hexagon Ragasco's composite LPG cylinders are suitable for a variety of applications – from industrial, to home and recreational use. (Picture: Hexagon Composites.)
Hexagon Ragasco's composite LPG cylinders are suitable for a variety of applications – from industrial, to home and recreational use. (Picture: Hexagon Composites.)

The order is for delivery in the second half of 2014 and follows a €12.7 million order from Qatar

Hexagon Ragasco manufactures composite LPG cylinders – a lightweight alternative to traditional steel cylinders – at its production facility in Raufoss, Norway.

"We are very pleased with the performance of Hexagon Ragasco and in particular sales to markets outside Europe," comments Jon Erik Engeset, CEO of Hexagon Composites.

"This provides enhanced confidence that we can take a higher share of the global market for LPG cylinders."