Welcome to the world’s leading company in the production of green hydrogen storage systems

As pioneers in the development and integration of green hydrogen storage systems, leveraging our expertise in materials science and engineering, we are dedicated to creating cutting-edge solutions for the safe and efficient storage of hydrogen.

 

Our cutting-edge metal hydride compounds enable the absorption and release of hydrogen for applications ranging from small-scale residential to large-scale industrial operations. Committed to sustainability and innovation, we are leading the transition towards a more sustainable energy future.

 

GKN Hydrogen is part of Langley Holdings plc, a privately owned UK-based engineering and industrial manufacturing group.

Company History

2013

R&D Launch

Launch of Research activities on metal hydride storage in partnership with GKN Powder Metallurgy

2013

2019

Proof of concept

System proof of concept with the first installation of GKN energy management system based on metal hydrides

2019

2020

“First 10” P2P System

“First 10” P2P demonstrator installed at GKN Powder Metallurgy Headquarter in Bruneck, Italy

2020

2021

“First 20” P2P System

“First 20” P2P and HS demonstrator installed

2021

2022

Digital Platform

Launch of digital Platform

2022

Guido Degen

CEO – Chief Executive Officer

Guido was appointed CEO, Chief Executive Officer at GKN Hydrogen in April 2023 after having held the position as the CCO, Chief Commercial Officer, since January 2022. Before, he has been part of the executive team at GKN Powder Metallurgy as Chief Operating Officer (COO). The GKN Hydrogen business launched in May 2021 and was created out of GKN Powder Metallurgy. As such he played a key role in the launch and initial phases of development of GKN Hydrogen. Guido has a wealth of technical expertise in the industry having first joined GKN Powder Metallurgy in 1996 as Product Development Engineer at its Sinter Metals division. From 2001 to 2012 he served as Plant Manager, Operations Director and Vice President Operations before being appointed to Vice President Business Development & Strategic Planning in 2013. In 2017 Guido was appointed to Senior Vice President Additive Manufacturing & Business Development. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Cologne in Germany. 

Executive Team

Andreas Muigg

MD - Managaging Director & CTO – Chief Technology Officer

Dr.-Ing. Andreas Muigg completed his studies and earned his doctorate at the Technical University of Munich. He began his career at AUDI AG in concept development, focusing on ergonomics, user interfaces, and infotainment systems. Over time, his role expanded to include areas of electromobility and connectivity within the AUDI Connect program.

In 2011, Dr. Muigg returned to his native Tyrol to join PRINOTH AG, where he specialized in snow grooming solutions. As Head of Product Portfolio Management for snow groomers, he was responsible for overseeing the vehicle portfolio, developing strategies for digital solutions, and advancing assistive systems.

In July 2024, Dr. Muigg joined GKN Hydrogen as Managing Director and Chief Technology Officer, where he leads the company’s strategic and technical direction.

Jim Petrecky

MD - Managing Director & CCO – Chief Commercial Officer

Jim was appointed of CCO, Chief Commercial officer in April 20203 after joining GKN Hydrogen in 2022 to lead Business Development in North America.  He is a results-driven executive blending business expertise with technical acumen. Having dedicated 20 years to the hydrogen industry, Jim leverages his background in sales, business development, and systems engineering to create customer value in sustainable energy solutions. Jim joined GKN Hydrogen because he believes storage and distribution are the critical to unlocking the hydrogen economy. Previously, at Plug Power, PDC Machines and Ohmium, Jim’s firsthand experience with fuel cells, diaphragm compression, hydrogen refueling stations, and electrolyzers provide him a thorough understanding of both the supply and consumption sides of the hydrogen ecosystem.

Guido Degen

CEO – Chief Executive Officer

Guido was appointed CEO, Chief Executive Officer at GKN Hydrogen in April 2023 after having held the position as the CCO, Chief Commercial Officer, since January 2022. Before, he has been part of the executive team at GKN Powder Metallurgy as Chief Operating Officer (COO). The GKN Hydrogen business launched in May 2021 and was created out of GKN Powder Metallurgy. As such he played a key role in the launch and initial phases of development of GKN Hydrogen. Guido has a wealth of technical expertise in the industry having first joined GKN Powder Metallurgy in 1996 as Product Development Engineer at its Sinter Metals division. From 2001 to 2012 he served as Plant Manager, Operations Director and Vice President Operations before being appointed to Vice President Business Development & Strategic Planning in 2013. In 2017 Guido was appointed to Senior Vice President Additive Manufacturing & Business Development. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Cologne in Germany. 

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