WireTough Cylinders, LLC is a Bristol, Va.-based manufacturer of compressed natural gas (CNG) cylinders reinforced with steel wire. Led by CEO Amit Prakash, the company provides on-board CNG cylinders designed to reduce weight, improve safety, and increase vehicle fuel efficiency. Its cylinders use lightweight steel liners wrapped with a proprietary high-strength steel wire, sealed with a special epoxy, and covered with a thin protective mesh. The WireTough team jointly holds over 30 U.S. patents and has several new designs in aerospace, steel, and tire areas. The company intends to use recent funding to expand its product outreach. In March 2012 the company received a $200K investment from the Center for Innovative Technology's Commonwealth Energy Fund.

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Feb 2012