STAKO manufactures toroidal and cylindrical LPG tanks for storage of liquid gas propane-butane mixture for engines in passenger cars and commercial and delivery vehicles.

In addition, STAKO started producing compress natural gas (CNG) composite and steel tanks used mainly for storage of compressed methane used to fuel automotive vehicles and buses.

Worthington Industries chairman and CEO John McConnell said the acquisition expands the alternative fuels product offering and allows the company to offer alternative fuel tanks for the automotive OEM and aftermarkets.

Worthington Cylinders president Andy Billman said STAKO enhances the company’s manufacturing presence for the global alternative fuels markets.

Worthington Cylinders is a manufacturer of pressure cylinders, delivering products and value-added services to its customers.