"We are delighted to welcome Matsuura-san and Miyake-san to Metacon," said Carl Christopher Tornblom, Group CEO of Metacon AB. "Both individuals bring a broad set of skills to Metacon. We are fortunate to add such high caliber people to help us grow in the Japanese market. Their know-how of PSA (Pressure Swing Absorption: Hydrogen purification system.) will be very valuable to us." 

Miyake commented: "I am excited to join Metacon KK, an innovator in the hydrogen industry and do my part to help the company achieve its mission of becoming a significant player in the hydrogen market, in Japan and overseas."

About Koji Matsuura

Mechanical engineer with 13 years' experience for MHI's central laboratory in the development and design of test equipment for various fluid machines such as gas turbines, steam turbines, aircraft engines. 18 years' experience for Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) equipment design, overseas procurement at a Japanese chemical company. 

About Masanori Miyake

Chemical engineer with 38 years' experience for various chemical plant design, PSA design, research & development of PSA systems, especially hydrogen system and sales of equipment at a Japanese chemical company.  

For further information, please contact CEO Christopher Tornblom, phone +44 7827 509544 or e-mail info@metacon.se 

About Metacon AB (publ) Metacon is an international energy technology company with base in Sweden and headquarters in Karlskoga, whose overall business idea is to commercialize small and medium size energy systems for the production of hydrogen, electricity and heat, primarily from biogas. Metacon's systems have been developed to provide maximum benefits both for society, the environment and its owners.

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