A gas industry expert has joined Luxfer Gas Cylinders as its Global Director of Sales, Aluminum Cylinders – thanks to a longstanding connection with the Nottingham-based manufacturer.
Chris Street, who also serves as President of the British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA), not only brings extensive experience to his new role, but has the added benefit of having been a customer of Luxfer himself when he owned a gas business nearly 20 years ago.
It is a unique journey for the specialty and calibration gases expert, following a distinguished career spanning over 40 years; he started his journey as an engineer, followed by senior roles with leading gas companies.
In 2006, Chris acquired his own successful specialty gases business, Scientific and Technical Gases (StG) – growing the team from 6 to 72 employees in eight years.
Chris has proudly been a champion of Luxfer Gas Cylinders throughout his career. “I have travelled to over 60 countries in this industry, and no matter where I go, everyone knows Luxfer makes the best cylinders. I believe the quality of the gas is only as strong as the cylinder that holds it, and Luxfer’s products have proven, time and again, to be the gold standard in reliability and performance.”
His passion for the company goes beyond merely the professional, though. “I have always had a deep emotional connection to Luxfer. When StG was in a tough spot, Luxfer supported us through a critical supply shortage, and that’s something I’ll never forget. It cemented my admiration for the company and means that this role, to me, is the perfect blend of head and heart. Luxfer is an exceptional company with a world-class range of products, and I’m honoured to contribute to its next chapter.”
Reflecting on his appointment, he said: “Joining Luxfer feels like coming home. My ambition is to strengthen our core aluminum cylinder business, explore new markets, and ensure the company remains the benchmark for excellence in the industry. The focus will be on being bold, agile, and always putting our customers first.”
