Development, production and service of hydrogen refuelling stations and trailer filling systems for 350 and 700 bar.
Maximator Hydrogen GmbH
Nordhausen (Headquarters) · USA (Branch) · France (Branch) · Vienna (Development partner MAT Energy Systems)New on Amplifa
About Maximator Hydrogen
Maximator Hydrogen GmbH, headquartered in Nordhausen, is a provider and developer of system solutions for hydrogen technology. The company plans, manufactures and operates hydrogen refuelling stations (Hydrogen Refueling Systems) for 350 and 700 bar as well as systems for filling hydrogen trailers at 200 to 500 bar. The heart of the technology is the MAX Compression System with patented ASX technology (Automatic Seal Exchange), which compresses hydrogen up to 900 bar and achieves a delivery capacity of up to 350 kg/h. The modular portfolio also includes storage (MAX Storage MP/HP, MAX Supply Storage), dispensers (MAX Dispenser 1.5), chiller systems (MAX Chill), supply and filling modules as well as cloud monitoring, a 24/7 helpdesk and maintenance. The company is part of the Schmidt Kranz Group founded in 1885 and has the expertise of around 700 hydrogen-related patents. With more than 200 employees at the Nordhausen site and branches in the USA and France, Maximator Hydrogen serves customers in Europe and worldwide; a large production facility for hydrogen refuelling stations is being built at the headquarters.
- Site
- Nordhausen
- Processes
- Manufacture of hydrogen refuelling stations (HRS / Hydrogen Refueling System) as complete systems, Hydrogen compression (MAX Compression System, ASX technology, up to 900 bar, max. 350 kg/h), Trailer filling of hydrogen trailers (200-500 bar, cross-line/single-line configurations), Planning, construction and operation of hydrogen infrastructures for road, rail and marine transport, Stationary storage for intermediate hydrogen storage at 500 bar, Service, maintenance, upkeep, helpdesk support (24/7), remote control, cloud monitoring, H2 training courses and H2 seminars (online and on site in Nordhausen), Overall system modelling incl. electrolysis source and re-electrification for economic viability
- Materials
- Hydrogen, Hydrogen (350/700 bar refuelling), ASX technology (Automatic Seal Exchange), Hydrogen compression up to 900 bar, Stationary hydrogen storage (MP/HP, 500 bar)
- Employees
- >200 (as of 11/2023,
- Industries
- Hydrogen mobility (road, rail, marine), Public transport (buses), Heavy-duty transport/trucks, Passenger cars, Shipping, Energy/refuelling station operators
- 01
Engineering and overall system modelling
- 02
Development of specialised components (compression, storage, dispensers)
- 03
Production and module manufacturing in Nordhausen
- 04
Planning, installation and commissioning of the systems
- 05
Service: 24/7 helpdesk, remote monitoring, maintenance, training
Technology & Processes
Hydrogen (350/700 bar refuelling)
Refuelling of cars, buses, trucks and ships at 350 bar and 700 bar pressure requirements.
ASX technology (Automatic Seal Exchange)
Automatic exchange of piston seals from a turret magazine with 13 seals reduces maintenance costs and downtime.
Hydrogen compression up to 900 bar
Axial piston pump compressor with a delivery capacity of up to 350 kg/h for refuelling stations and trailer filling.
Stationary hydrogen storage (MP/HP, 500 bar)
Intermediate storage to decouple electrolysis production from filling; optionally up to 500 bar.
Locations
Nordhausen
DEHeadquarters, production and training centre (under construction: production facility for hydrogen refuelling stations)
- Materials
- Hydrogen
- MAX Compression System 2.0 - 75 kW
- MAX Dispenser 1.5
- MAX Storage MP
- MAX Storage HP
- MAX Supply Storage
- MAX Chill
- MAX Supply Panel
- MAX ReCab
USA (Branch)
USBranch
France (Branch)
FRBranch
Vienna
ATDevelopment partner Maximator MAT / MAT Energy Systems
System Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacture of hydrogen refuelling stations (HRS / Hydrogen Refueling System) as complete systemsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Hydrogen compression (MAX Compression System, ASX technology, up to 900 bar, max. 350 kg/h)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Hydrogen |
| Trailer filling of hydrogen trailers (200-500 bar, cross-line/single-line configurations)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Hydrogen |
| Planning, construction and operation of hydrogen infrastructures for road, rail and marine transportEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Stationary storage for intermediate hydrogen storage at 500 barAssembly | – | – | – | – | Hydrogen |
| Service, maintenance, upkeep, helpdesk support (24/7), remote control, cloud monitoringAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| H2 training courses and H2 seminars (online and on site in Nordhausen)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Overall system modelling incl. electrolysis source and re-electrification for economic viabilityEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Standard production concepts for electrolysis blocks from 1 to 5 MWEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
8 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen compressor (piston compressor with axial piston pump, ASX technology) | Maximator Hydrogen MAX Compression System 2.0 - 75 kW | – | – | – | Nordhausen |
| Hydrogen dispenser | Maximator Hydrogen MAX Dispenser 1.5 | – | – | – | Nordhausen |
| Hydrogen storage (medium pressure) | Maximator Hydrogen MAX Storage MP | – | – | – | Nordhausen |
| Hydrogen storage (high pressure) | Maximator Hydrogen MAX Storage HP | – | – | – | Nordhausen |
| Electrolysis interface module (storage) | Maximator Hydrogen MAX Supply Storage | – | 850 (unit unclear, essentially an 850 module) | – | Nordhausen |
| Chiller system for pre-cooling hydrogen | Maximator Hydrogen MAX Chill | – | – | – | Nordhausen |
| Connection cabinet / supply interface | Maximator Hydrogen MAX Supply Panel | – | – | – | Nordhausen |
| Dispensing/filling cabinet (Refilling Cabinet) | Maximator Hydrogen MAX ReCab | – | – | – | Nordhausen |
Additional services
Reference customers
History
- 2019
First hydrogen refuelling station developed by Maximator Hydrogen commissioned in Wuppertal (350 bar, buses and refuse vehicles).
- 2020
First AVIA hydrogen refuelling station in St. Gallen; start of the cooperation with AGROLA and Coop Mineraloel AG in Switzerland.
- 2020-2022
Three hydrogen refuelling stations for AGROLA in Rothenburg, Schötz and Zofingen.
- 2021
First multimodal hydrogen refuelling station in the Port of Antwerp for CMB.TECH.
- 2023
More than 200 employees, around 700 hydrogen-related patents; start of construction of the production facility in Nordhausen.
- bis 01/2025
Over 1,625 t dispensed mass, over 153,300 refuellings; more than 80 systems worldwide targeted by 2025.