Voith, Mehrer Compression partner on hydrogen

Mehrer Compression, a leader in oil-free compressors, is partnering with Voith to develop compressors for hydrogen applications.

The focus of development is on solutions for pipeline compression, trailer filling and filling station infrastructure. With its in-house hydraulic systems, Voith has in-depth drive know-how in the field of hydraulic hydrogen compression. The focus of the cooperation with Mehrer will be on the development of high-pressure H2 solutions up to 900 bar to supplement the Voith portfolio with mechanical compressors for hydrogen applications.

Voith and Mehrer Compression engage in a strategic partnership for new developments in the field of hydrogen compression. Dr. Ralf Geßlein, CEO Voith Turbo Industry, and Jörg-Peter Mehrer, President Mehrer Compression GmbH, make the cooperation official at the Voith site in Crailsheim. (Image: Voith)

The expertise of the two companies will play a big part in enabling them to increase the efficiency and safety of hydrogen compression while improving the ecological footprint.

“The partnership with Mehrer Compression represents a significant step in our strategy to develop new, innovative and sustainable solutions for the industry,” said Dr. Ralf Geßlein, CEO Voith Turbo Industry. “As a family business with over 150 years of history, we are passionate about developing technologies that support the transition to renewable energies and at the same time offer maximum efficiency.”

A family-run company, Mehrer Compression GmbH has been in process gas compression for over 135 years and has extensive know-how in the handling of process gases. Mehrer is a leading manufacturer of oil-free reciprocating and diaphragm compressors. It is engaged in the development and design as well as application-specific configuration of compressors, compressor installations and compressor systems. Administration, development, design and manufacturing are conducted at the company’s location in Balingen, Germany. Mehrer currently employs around 170 people at its home location at the foot of the Swabian Alb.

Founded in 1867, Voith today has around 22,000 employees, sales of € 5.5 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the largest family-owned companies in Europe.

Image: Voith

Voith and Mehrer Compression engage in a strategic partnership for new developments in the field of hydrogen compression. Dr. Ralf Geßlein, CEO Voith Turbo Industry, and Jörg-Peter Mehrer, President Mehrer Compression GmbH, make the cooperation official at the Voith site in Crailsheim.