What Worthington Cylinders does

Worthington Cylinders operates as a pressure-cylinder-focused division of Worthington Enterprises (NYSE: WOR), a publicly traded diversified manufacturer headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. The parent operates two primary business units — Building Products and Consumer Products — and retains more than ten sub-brands covering pressure vessels (Amtrol, Amtrol-Alfa), composite propane cylinders (Ragasco, Hexagon Ragasco), consumer tools (Bernzomatic, Level5, PACTOOL), outdoor living (Garden Weasel), roofing (Roof Hugger), and precision metal stampings (Logan Stampings). Core technology centers on industrial manufacturing of steel, aluminum, and composite pressure cylinders for propane, oxygen, and other industrial gases, plus roofing, structural steel, and building envelope systems for construction markets.

The company sells primarily through hardware-sales revenue streams across three go-to-market channels: global direct industrial sales for enterprise cylinder customers and large construction projects, regional dealer and distributor networks for building products and industrial cylinders, and domestic retail distribution for consumer products through home improvement centers and consumer storefronts. Customer segments span commercial construction, residential construction, consumer retail, and industrial gas distribution. Pricing is quote-based for custom and bulk industrial orders and is not publicly disclosed.

Worthington Enterprises is recognized on Newsweek's World's Most Trustworthy Companies list (one of only 43 worldwide in Machines & Industrial Equipment), America's Most Charitable Companies, and America's Most Patriotic Companies, reflecting its established brand reputation and corporate citizenship positioning. The company maintains a global footprint via the HeiserTec joint venture and wholly-owned subsidiaries including Amtrol-Alfa and Hexagon Ragasco, and continues capital-return signaling through dividend increases and board-level governance enhancements.

Name

Worthington Cylinders

Legal name

Worthington Enterprises

Website

https://wthg.com

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Worthington Cylinders, a division of NYSE-listed Worthington Enterprises (WOR), manufactures steel, aluminum, and composite pressure cylinders for propane and industrial gases, alongside building products and consumer tools for construction and retail markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Pressure Cylinders

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Metal Shipping Barrels, Drums, Kegs & Pails (3412)

akta.pro primary industry

Gas Handling Equipment & Storage (Cylinders/Tanks/Valves) (IMAEACAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Compressed Hydrogen Storage Systems (Cylinders, Bundles, Tube Trailers) (EUAFAEAA), Blow-Molded Tanks & Reservoirs (Water, Fuel, Chemical) (IMANAGAG)

Keywords

• Pressure cylinders
• Gas cylinders
• Steel cylinders
• Composite cylinders
• Pressure vessels

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Industrial Cylinder Products: Sale of pressure cylinders and related industrial products for storage and transport of compressed gases
2. Building Products: Market-leading solutions for commercial and residential construction markets including roofing, structural steel and building envelope products
3. Consumer Products: Innovative consumer products including tools, outdoor living equipment, and celebrations products sold under various brand names

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Worthington Cylinders manufactures pressure cylinders and pressure vessels used to store and transport compressed and liquefied gases. The product line includes steel gas cylinders and composite (hoop-wrapped) cylinders supplied to industrial gas producers, distributors, and downstream industrial customers. The unit operates as a business of Worthington Enterprises, a publicly traded industrial manufacturer (NYSE: WOR).

Product overview

Worthington Enterprises operates as a diversified manufacturing company with two primary business units: Building Products and Consumer Products. The Building Products unit provides market-leading solutions for commercial and residential construction markets. The Consumer Products unit offers innovative products organized into three categories: Tools (including Level5 finishing tools and PACTOOL professional tools), Outdoor Living (including Garden Weasel garden tools), and Celebrations. The company also maintains several sub-brands including Amtrol (pressure vessels), Ragasco and Hexagon Ragasco (composite propane cylinders), Bernzomatic (torches and heating equipment), Logan Stampings (precision metal stampings), and Roof Hugger (roofing products). The portfolio spans industrial/manufacturing products, professional tools, consumer hardware, and gas containment solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Amtrol-Alfa: Pressure cylinders and related products
• Ragasco
• Bernzomatic
• Level 5
• HeiserTec

Products and services

• Steel Gas Cylinders Standardized high-pressure steel cylinders used to store and transport compressed industrial and specialty gases (e.g., oxygen, nitrogen, argon, CO2, propane). Sold to industrial gas producers, distributors, and end users; built to DOT/ISO specifications.
• Composite (Hoop-Wrapped) Cylinders Lightweight composite cylinders with a metal or polymer liner wrapped in filament, used for specialty gas, alternative fuel, and portable gas applications. Sold to industrial gas and specialty gas customers where reduced weight is a key requirement.
• Recreational and Specialty Gas Cylinders Smaller-format steel and aluminum cylinders sold for specialty uses such as propane, fire suppression, and other specialty gas applications. Sold to industrial and commercial customers via distributors.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• HeiserTec Joint VenturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partnership for specialized technology and manufacturing capabilities, referenced in the corporate navigation and investor relations materials

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Linde plc: Linde is a global industrial-gases incumbent with significant hydrogen and gas-storage operations. Comparable to Worthington Cylinders as both a potential customer for cylinders and a benchmark for industrial-gas end-market dynamics.
• Stanley Black & Decker: Stanley Black & Decker is a broad incumbent in professional and consumer tools. Comparable to Worthington Consumer Products brands such as Level 5, PACTOOL, and Bernzomatic in tool category, distribution channels, and pro/consumer segmentation.
• Cornerstone Building Brands: Cornerstone Building Brands is a large incumbent in commercial/residential building products, including roofing and structural components. Comparable to Worthington's Building Products unit across construction end markets.
• Beacon Roofing Supply: Beacon Roofing Supply distributes residential and commercial roofing products across North America. Comparable to Worthington's Roof Hugger roofing sub-brand in product category and channel overlap.
• Air Products and Chemicals: Air Products is a major industrial-gas supplier with substantial hydrogen and gas-storage infrastructure programs. Comparable to Worthington Cylinders as a downstream buyer/partner for pressure cylinders serving large-scale gas distribution.

Direct peers

• Faber Industrie: Faber Industrie produces composite gas cylinders (CNG, hydrogen, LPG) globally. Directly comparable to Worthington's Hexagon Ragasco composite propane cylinder line in lightweight gas-storage technology.
• Chart Industries: Chart Industries designs and manufactures cryogenic and industrial-gas equipment, including pressure cylinders and storage systems. Directly comparable to Worthington Cylinders in the gas-storage and pressure-cylinder category serving industrial-gas, energy, and clean-fuel end markets.
• Manchester Tank: Manchester Tank manufactures steel pressure vessels and cylinders for propane, refrigeration, and industrial-gas applications. Highly comparable to Worthington Cylinders across product format, customer base, and distribution model.
• Hexagon Composites: Hexagon Composites is the parent of Hexagon Ragasco (Worthington subsidiary) and a global leader in composite pressure cylinders for gas storage and transportation. Highly comparable in composite-cylinder technology and clean-fuel storage markets.
• Amtrol-Alfa: Amtrol-Alfa is a wholly-owned Worthington Enterprises subsidiary manufacturing pressure cylinders and vessels. Included as an internal reference point; it shares product overlap with Worthington Cylinders.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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