The company today (15th March) confirmed the news, stating that it will continue to focus its investments and attention on the growing sustainability mobility markets in Europe and Asia.
Worthington said it will also continue to supply Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) cylinders for firefighters and first responders from its European locations to customers in Europe and Asia.
Commenting on the sale, Eric Smolenski, President of Worthington’s Pressure Cylinders Business, said, “We are pleased to find a buyer that can better utilize this facility to efficiently serve the US market.”
“We are grateful for the passion and dedication of our Pomona employees and wish them success moving forward. We have made significant investments in our hydrogen and CNG design and manufacturing capabilities in Europe and will utilise these capabilities to drive innovative solutions into rapidly growing markets in Europe and Asia.”