Fabrum.
Fabrum is a Christchurch, New Zealand cryogenic engineering company founded in 2004 that designs and manufactures end-to-end liquid hydrogen systems, including AFCryocooler liquefiers, composite LH2 tanks, and refuelling stations, serving enterprise customers across aviation, mining, heavy transport, marine, and automotive decarbonisation.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2004
- HeadquartersChristchurch, New Zealand
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Fabrum. does
Fabrum Solutions Limited, headquartered in Christchurch, New Zealand, is a privately held engineering and manufacturing company founded in 2004 that designs and builds cryogenic systems and end-to-end liquid hydrogen infrastructure. Its core technology combines AFCryocooler cryocoolers and liquefiers (originating from the 2022 merger with AFCryo) with patented composite pressure-vessel designs, including a triple-skin liquid hydrogen tank that uses glass fiber and epoxy resin to avoid cryogenic matrix cracking and achieves less than 5 watts of heat leak during rapid refilling. Product lines include hydrogen liquefiers (such as the containerised HLQ75), turnkey LH2 refuelling stations, boil-off gas management systems, electrolyser systems manufactured under a 10-year CPH2 agreement, composite LH2 storage, and traditional cryogenic solutions (liquid nitrogen, oxygen, BioLNG) for industrial customers.
The company serves enterprise customers across hard-to-abate sectors, with named relationships in mining (Fortescue, Australia's largest liquid hydrogen plant at Christmas Creek), aviation and aerospace (GKN Aerospace, AMSL Aero, Stralis Aircraft, Airbus-led Hydrogen Consortium, Filton Systems Engineering, NASA), heavy transport (H.W. Richardson Group, Obayashi Corporation), automotive (Toyota), marine (King Watercraft), and research (National High Magnetic Field Laboratory). Revenue is generated through hardware sales of complete hydrogen systems, technology licensing for composite tank designs, and engineering/professional services, with all pricing quote-based on custom industrial engagements rather than disclosed publicly. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales to OEMs and tier-1 industrial buyers globally (UK, USA, India, Europe, Australia, Japan), supplemented by distribution partnerships such as the Chart Industries MoU for Micro-Scale Liquefiers.
Following a NZ$23M Series A in February 2023 led by AP Ventures, and the 2023 acquisition of Christchurch foundry Alec Farrar Engineering, Fabrum operates an integrated manufacturing capability supporting cryocooler production and composite vessel fabrication. As of early 2025, co-founder Christopher Boyle has returned to the Managing Director role to lead operational scaling, with hydrogen-electric aviation demonstration milestones (Christchurch Airport refuelling, October 2025) representing the company's most visible commercial inflection points.
Fabrum. firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Fabrum.
- Legal name
- Fabrum Solutions Limited
- Website
- https://fabrum.nz
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2004
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Fabrum is a Christchurch, New Zealand cryogenic engineering company founded in 2004 that designs and manufactures end-to-end liquid hydrogen systems, including AFCryocooler liquefiers, composite LH2 tanks, and refuelling stations, serving enterprise customers across aviation, mining, heavy transport, marine, and automotive decarbonisation.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Fabrum. industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Cryogenic and Hydrogen Equipment Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Industrial Gas Manufacturing (32512), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing (333912), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)
- SIC
- Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Liquid Hydrogen (LH2) Storage & Cryogenic Tank Systems (EUAFAEAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Cryogenic Liquids & Distribution (IMAEACAK), Gas Handling Equipment & Storage (Cylinders/Tanks/Valves) (IMAEACAL)
Keywords
Where Fabrum. is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Christchurch
- HQ country
- New Zealand
- HQ region
- Oceania
Offices2 records
Markets served
Fabrum. business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Hydrogen Systems and Equipment Sales: Direct sales of end-to-end liquid hydrogen solutions including liquefaction systems, cryogenic storage, refuelling stations, and composite vessels to mining, transport, aviation, and industrial customers globally.
- Technology Licensing: Licensing of proprietary composite LH2 tank technology to contract manufacturers as demand for lightweight, affordable composite LH2 tanks grows through 2040-2050.
- Engineering and Development Services: Technical engineering expertise, design reviews, systems documentation, and safety cases provided to partners including CPH2 and Kenera Energy Solutions.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels7 records
Fabrum. product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Fabrum designs, manufactures, and integrates end-to-end cryogenic and liquid hydrogen systems, including hydrogen liquefiers, composite liquid hydrogen storage tanks, refuelling stations, electrolysers, and boil-off gas management systems. The company also supplies AFCryocooler-based cryogenic solutions for liquid nitrogen, oxygen, and bio-LNG production, and delivers advanced engineering and manufacturing services for aerospace, heavy transport, mining, marine, and industrial customers worldwide.
Product overview
Fabrum is a New Zealand-based technology company founded in 2004 that offers a portfolio of interconnected cryogenic and hydrogen systems for zero-emission energy transition. Its core product lines include AFCryocoolers (cryogenic cooling and gas liquefaction systems marketed under the AFCryocooler brand following the 2022 merger of Fabrum Solutions and AFCryo), the HLQ75 Hydrogen Liquefier (a containerised liquid hydrogen production unit), Composite Liquid Hydrogen Tanks (lightweight composite pressure vessels for aviation and transport), and a complete range of hydrogen infrastructure (Boil-off Gas Management, LH2 Storage, LH2 Refuelling Stations, and Hydrogen Fuel Stations for gaseous hydrogen). These are unified by the Green Hydrogen Production System, which combines Fabrum's cryogenic technology with CPH2's Membrane-Free Electrolyser (MFE) for on-site, decentralised green hydrogen production. Supporting the hardware portfolio are Integrated Manufacturing services (including the acquired Alec Farrar Engineering foundry and machining) and Advanced Engineering capabilities (composite cryostats, superconducting motors, and NASA-grade cryogenic systems). Fabrum's products span aviation, heavy transport, mining, marine, and heavy industry verticals, with operations in New Zealand, Australia, the UK, the US, Europe, India, and Japan.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- AFCryocooler: World-leading cryocooler and liquefier systems brand marketed by Fabrum for liquefying and recondensing nitrogen, oxygen, methane, argon, neon, biogas and hydrogen for various industrial applications
Products and services
- AFCryocoolers
- HLQ75 Hydrogen Liquefier
- Composite Liquid Hydrogen (LH2) Tank
- LH2 Refuelling Stations
- Hydrogen Fuel Station (gas)
- Boil-off Gas Management (BOGM)
- Green Hydrogen Production System
- Electrolysers
- LH2 Storage
- Advanced Engineering Services
- Integrated Manufacturing
- Cryogenic Solutions (Liquid Nitrogen, Oxygen, Bio LNG)
- H2Ocean Hydrogen-Powered RIB Boat
Quantifiable outcome
- Less than 5 watts of heat leak during rapid liquid hydrogen tank refilling
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Fabrum.
Customer profileNamed customers11 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles8 records
Fabrum. technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration2 records
Feature5 records
Fabrum. partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- SumitomocorePartnership to expand liquid hydrogen technology access to industry. Collaboration announced February 2025.
- King WatercraftcoreChristchurch-based developer of sophisticated NZ-made rigid inflatable boats. Collaboration on design and build of zero-emission hydrogen-powered RIB boat H2Ocean. Boat can carry up to 12 people, suitable for tourism, commercial, and leisure activities.
- ToyotacoreJapanese automotive company. Fabrum set to supply Toyota with proprietary liquid hydrogen storage technology for future mobility projects. First order from Toyota, which is at forefront of new technologies for mobility.
- TāwhakiminorIndigenous-led aerospace and environmental partnership. Collaboration agreement to explore renewable energy production via solar power, hydrogen production and storage, and energy backup systems at Kaitorete National Aerospace Centre.
- Alec Farrar EngineeringcoreChristchurch-based engineering manufacturing company and foundry acquired by Fabrum. 92 years of service to NZ engineering industry. Provides casting, machining, and general engineering services. Manufactured castings for Fabrum's cryocooler technology. Details undisclosed.
- Chart IndustriescoreMoU for micro-scale liquefiers for hydrogen. Fabrum incorporates Chart products into manufacturing their Micro-Scale Liquefiers for hydrogen, LNG, and other cryogenic markets under 5 tonnes per day. Chart adds Micro-Scale Liquefiers to their technology portfolio for global sales.
- Countrywide HydrogencoreAustralian hydrogen developer (subsidiary of ReNu Energy). Fabrum selected as preferred contractor for H35 Hydrogen Refuelling Stations at Brighton, Western Junction, and Burnie sites in Tasmania. Wasco Australia construction contractor working with Fabrum.
- CPH2 (Clean Power Hydrogen)coreUK-based green hydrogen technology company with IP-protected Membrane-Free Electrolyser. 10-year manufacturing agreement for Fabrum to build electrolysers in Christchurch. First MFE220 shipped to Fabrum facilities. DPWG Cryocoolers purchased exclusively for embedding in MFE products.
- Hydrogen Consortium (Airbus, Air New Zealand, Hiringa Energy, Christchurch Airport)coreSix international businesses launched consortium to bring zero-emission aviation to New Zealand. Airbus working to develop hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft by 2035. Consortium to design hydrogen ecosystem for aviation, assess hydrogen needs to 2050, and explore trial flights.
- Filton Systems EngineeringcoreUK engineering consultancy partnering with Fabrum to support GKN Aerospace on liquid hydrogen fuel systems. Combined Fabrum's cryogenic technologies with FSE's aerospace fuel system capability. World-first commercial test environment for liquid hydrogen at Bristol facility.
- H.W. Richardson Group (HWR)coreNew Zealand's largest heavy transport company. Development and deployment of end-to-end scalable hydrogen refuelling solution for HWR's fleet. First green hydrogen production system for Southland site using 1.1MW membrane-free electrolyser. HWR plans ten dual-fuel hydrogen diesel trucks.
- AMSL AerocoreAustralian partner working with Fabrum to integrate LH2 fuel systems into hydrogen-electric aircraft. Expecting first aircraft with Fabrum composite LH2 tanks within 12 months.
- Stralis AircraftcoreAustralian partner working with Fabrum to integrate LH2 fuel systems into hydrogen-electric aircraft. Expecting first aircraft with Fabrum composite LH2 tanks within 12 months.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Fabrum. competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Chart Industries: NYSE-listed cryogenic equipment and hydrogen liquefaction major (GTLS). Fabrum has an MoU with Chart for micro-scale liquefiers and incorporates Chart components into its systems, making Chart simultaneously a partner and direct competitor in cryogenic hydrogen equipment for industrial customers.
- Nel ASA: Norwegian hydrogen technology company specialising in electrolysers and hydrogen refuelling stations. Comparable to Fabrum's green hydrogen production system and gaseous hydrogen refuelling offerings for transport and industrial customers.
- ZeroAvia: UK/US hydrogen-electric aviation developer targeting zero-emission regional aircraft. Both companies are pursuing hydrogen propulsion for aircraft and overlap in the hydrogen aviation ecosystem that Fabrum serves with LH2 tanks and ground refuelling.
- Hexagon Composites: Norwegian manufacturer of composite pressure vessels including Type 4 hydrogen tanks for vehicles and increasingly aviation. Competes with Fabrum's composite LH2 tank technology in the lightweight cryogenic hydrogen storage market.
- Plug Power: US hydrogen fuel cell and green hydrogen production company with a global network of hydrogen refuelling stations. Comparable in turnkey hydrogen infrastructure for material handling, transport, and stationary applications.
- ITM Power: UK-based manufacturer of PEM electrolysers for green hydrogen production with integrated refuelling solutions. Comparable to Fabrum's electrolyser-integrated hydrogen production systems for transport and industrial applications.
Emerging players
- Universal Hydrogen: California-based hydrogen aviation startup developing modular capsule-based LH2 distribution for regional aircraft. Directly comparable in targeting hydrogen-electric aviation with novel storage and distribution approaches, though using a different distribution model than Fabrum.
- McPhy Energy: France-based hydrogen production and distribution equipment manufacturer specialising in electrolysers and refuelling stations. Comparable to Fabrum in providing end-to-end hydrogen production and refuelling infrastructure with similar decentralised deployment focus.
Broad incumbents
- Linde plc: Global industrial gas and engineering major with large-scale hydrogen production, liquefaction, storage, and distribution capabilities. Operates across the same LH2 value chain as Fabrum but at vastly greater scale, often serving as customer or competitor on large industrial projects.
- Air Products and Chemicals: Major global industrial gas and hydrogen player with large-scale LH2 production and green hydrogen infrastructure projects worldwide. A broad incumbent across the same hydrogen ecosystem as Fabrum, with substantially greater resources and customer base.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Fabrum. social profiles
Digital presenceFabrum. compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Fabrum. financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Fabrum. leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Fabrum. subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Fabrum. funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds8 records
Investors1 record
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Fabrum. M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Fabrum.
What does Fabrum. do?
Fabrum designs, manufactures, and integrates end-to-end cryogenic and liquid hydrogen systems, including hydrogen liquefiers, composite liquid hydrogen storage tanks, refuelling stations, electrolysers, and boil-off gas management systems. The company also supplies AFCryocooler-based cryogenic solutions for liquid nitrogen, oxygen, and bio-LNG production, and delivers advanced engineering and manufacturing services for aerospace, heavy transport, mining, marine, and industrial customers worldwide.
Is Fabrum. a public or private company?
Fabrum. is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Fabrum. founded?
Fabrum. was founded in 2004. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Fabrum. based?
Fabrum. is headquartered in Christchurch, New Zealand, in the Oceania region.
How does Fabrum. make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Hydrogen Systems and Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are technology Licensing and engineering and Development Services.
Who are Fabrum.'s main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Chart Industries, Nel ASA, ZeroAvia, Hexagon Composites, Plug Power and ITM Power. Emerging players are Universal Hydrogen and McPhy Energy. Broad incumbents are Linde plc and Air Products and Chemicals.
Does Fabrum. have an API?
No public API is recorded for Fabrum..
What industry is Fabrum. in?
Fabrum.'s product category is Cryogenic and Hydrogen Equipment Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAFAEAB, Liquid Hydrogen (LH2) Storage & Cryogenic Tank Systems, with a secondary code of IMAEACAK, Cryogenic Liquids & Distribution. Its NAICS code is 32512 and its SIC code is 3580.