Not from the office, but straight from the field. Martin Hošek and Radim Placek have returned from Italy with dozens of meetings, hundreds of kilometers driven, and plenty of great coffee under their belts. They met with existing customers, opened doors to new partnerships, and confirmed that even in global business, personal contact, trust, and a job well done still matter the most. As a world leader in steel cylinders, we want to be even closer to our Italian customers. Tha

Last week, we welcomed an important visit to VÍTKOVICE CYLINDERS, representatives of the Moravskoslezský Vodíkový Klastr, z.s., including representatives of Hyundai Motor Company. During the meeting, we presented our innovative production lines for hydrogen applications, technological know-how, and the latest developments in pressure solutions for modern energy, mobility, and industry. We discussed opportunities for further cooperation, the future of hydrogen technologies, an

One of the largest conferences focused on energy, artificial intelligence, and the future of Czech industry – STROJÍRENSTVÍ OSTRAVA 2026 – took place in the inspiring setting of the Great World of Technology in Dolní Vítkovice. The conference was opened by Jan Světlík, CEO of Cylinders Holding, Karel Havlíček, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade, and Josef Bělica, Governor of the Moravian-Silesian Region. Artificial intelligence is becoming one of t

Cylinders Holding will be part of the prestigious international trade fair INTERSCHUTZ 1-6.6.2026, taking place in Hannover. INTERSCHUTZ is one of the world’s leading events focused on fire protection, rescue services, crisis management, and safety technologies. During the trade fair, we will present our know-how, technologies, and solutions designed for professional use in demanding environments. 📍 Visit us in Hall 12, Stand C34, where you will have the opportunity to meet

On Friday, May 1, the premises of Cylinders Holding and the Vítkovice group were opened to the public. The Open Day offered a unique opportunity to explore places that are usually hidden behind the gates of industrial facilities. Throughout the day, visitors could explore several stations. Great interest was attracted by the production of seamless pressure cylinders at Vítkovice Cylinders, where people were able to observe the entire manufacturing process of products used wor

We are delighted to announce a significant addition to our leadership team. Radim Placek is stepping into the role of CEO at our German subsidiary, Eurocylinder Systems AG . Radim brings a wealth of experience and a vision that is central to our future direction. His appointment is a clear signal of our commitment to further strengthening our position in the German market , which remains a strategic pillar for us.

At first glance, carbon dioxide in beverages may seem like nothing more than a technical component responsible for carbonation. However, the first global tasting event focused specifically on different types of CO₂ showed that its role may be far more interesting. The unique tasting, held at the Clarion Prague hotel, suggested that gas can be a subtle co-creator of flavor. Expert tasters compared waters and sparkling wines carbonated with twelve different types of natural CO₂

Right at the start of the year, we hit the ground running. On January 18–19, 2026, we headed to Hotel Sepetná. The off-site meeting of the Cylinders Holding management team was not just about charts and strategic plans, but primarily about people and shared energy. The Beskydy panoramas provided the perfect perspective for tackling the key topics that lie ahead of us this year. To keep up the momentum, we interspersed the working sessions with a healthy dose of movement. Tour

On Friday, January 2nd, we launched the new business year with our traditional company-wide meeting. As it is every year, this was a special moment for us, as it is the only day of the year when we can all gather in one place. The meeting provided an opportunity to look back at 2025, but our primary focus was on preparing for 2026—a year that promises significant challenges and opportunities. The program also included mandatory Health and Safety training to ensure maximum saf

A Beer? Yes, please! 🍺 And great beer deserves great CO₂. That’s why at Cylinders Holding we’ve introduced our new 7.5 kg CO₂ cylinder , combining low weight, outstanding stability, and maximum safety. Engineered for reliable dispensing of beer and soft drinks, where every drop and every technical detail matters. Easy handling, user comfort, and uncompromising quality. Exactly what professional operations expect. 👉 Interested in more information or a price offer? sales@cy

We wish all our customers, partners, and employees a peaceful Advent season and would like to share a few memories from times past and recent.

LPG vehicles only began to gain widespread popularity in the Czech Republic in the 1970s, while CNG arrived even later. Vítkovice vehicles powered by coal gas can therefore undoubtedly be described as true pioneers of alternative mobility. In addition to manufacturing tanks and installing them in vehicles, it was of course also necessary to build filling stations. This was also achieved smoothly in Vítkovice, as evidenced by historical pictures. Even today, Vítkovice Cylinde

Steel high pressure cylinders are manufactured in several ways: they can be cold-drawn from metal sheet, extrusion from hot steel billets (wide steel bars), or made from tubes. In the past, tube technology was the only method used. Forming the bottom and neck was the key to mastering the entire technology. The animated image below shows how laborious and complex this operation used to be. Below is a video of one of the ways in which the neck of a cylinder can be formed today.

This year, we celebrated not only 120 years of bottle production, but also 45 million cylinders manufactured at our three production plants in Ostrava (CZ), Sosnowiec (PL), and Apolda (D). This is an incredible number when we consider that, for example, production capacity in 1944 was around 7,500 bottles per month. And that was really huge progress. In the photo below, you can see the proud workers of the former Vítkovice factory celebrating 2 million cylinders produced:

We would like to introduce our sister company from POLAND, located at logistics hotspot: PL highways A1 and A4 intersection. Perfectly accessable for our customers. At MILMET GLIWICE, we're driving the future of eco-friendly mobility. Our core focus is supplying compressed natural gas (CNG) as a clean alternative fuel for engines at our Sosnowiec filling station, alongside leasing compression and transport equipment for natural gas and biogas to power CNG and Bio CNG vehicle

Vítkovice Cylinders can supply high pressure cylinders to India for another 5 years. Vitkovice Cylinders has once again verified its PESO certification, which allows us to supply our products to the Indian market. We passed a demanding audit at the end of August, and in September the Indian government confirmed the extension of our certification until September 30, 2025.

Last week, we were honored to host Dr. Franz Gasselsberger, MBA, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Austrian OBERBANK AG, at Víkovice Cylinders. With our groups long-standing partnership, it was a pleasure to showcase our state-of-the-art facilities and introduce him to our high-pressure steel cylinder production. This visit laid the groundwork for even deeper collaboration ahead. Thank you for your visit!

A historic milestone in the development of H2 in Spain. In cooperation with HVR Energy, CYLINDERS HOLDING supplied a 1,000 bar hydrogen bundle to a hydrogen station, becoming a participant in a groundbreaking event in the introduction of hydrogen in Spain and contributing to its success. Our colleagues from HVR Energy refueled with hydrogen in Madrid (from our hydrogen storage facility) and drove a hydrogen-powered BMW iX5 from Madrid to Barcelona (600 km), where they are spe

We are bringing you another part of our mini-series of historical photographs brought to life. Today, we will look at logistics, specifically the means of transportation of steel high-pressure cylinders to customers. Currently, cylinders are shipped exclusively on pallets, which are loaded either directly onto truck trailers or into containers for multimodal transport to more distant destinations such as the United Arab Emirates, Australia, the USA, and others. However, this