Coming off the back of some major political and economic shifts last year, 2017 can be viewed as an uncertain time. This is true of various industries and regional markets, with the trickle-down effect of global dynamics inescapable across the gases industry.
The cylinder business is not immune to the implications of these shifts, but there is a broad feeling in the cylinders business that we can expect to see continued investment in technology to drive innovative packaged gas solutions.
The development of new products within the healthcare market – based on more patient-friendly, higher pressure gas packages and the non-delivery model of care pursued by many developed economies – is another trend going forward. Meanwhile, a recovery in the alternative fuels sector, having been affected by a slowdown following the collapse of the oil price in recent years, is an anticipated factor in this development arc.
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