Fabrum
Fabrum designs and manufactures cryogenic and composite technologies for a sustainable energy transition.
The company is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.
The organisation operates a hydrogen test facility at Christchurch International Airport.
Fabrum manufactures composite liquid-hydrogen tanks for aviation applications.
- Type
- ManufacturerEditorial, Specialist supplierEditorial, Test infrastructureEditorial
- Capabilities
- Location
- Christchurch, Canterbury (South Island)
- Sectors served
- Space, Defence, Research and education
- Founded
- 2004
- Website
- www.fabrum.nz
- Careers
- jobboards.martianlogic.com/Fabrum
- Last checked
- 28 October 2026
Products and programmes
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HLQ Liquid Hydrogen Plants
“Fabrum’s HLQ Liquid Hydrogen Plants are designed for point-of-use liquid hydrogen production”
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Hydrogen Production System
“the new Hydrogen Production System to provide a cheaper and more reliable way of generating hydrogen”
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H2Ocean
“Christchurch companies Fabrum and King Watercraft create world-leading zero-emission high-performance hydrogen-powered RIB boat H2Ocean”
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triple-skin liquid hydrogen tank
“Fabrum’s proprietary triple-skin liquid hydrogen tank technology provides enhanced thermal insulation and fast refuelling.”
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LGU330
“This LGU330 liquid nitrogen solution delivers surety of liquid nitrogen for NMR”
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New Zealand facilities
- liquid hydrogen test facility Editorial
“Fabrum established its advanced liquid hydrogen test facility on land leased from Christchurch Airport in its 400-hectare Kowhai Park energy precinct.”
Where it works in New Zealand
- Christchurch, Canterbury
- liquid hydrogen test facility Editorial
History
- 2015
“In 2015 Fabrum Solutions partnered with Absolut System and formed a new venture to harness the power of their combined innovation in cryocooling technology and formed AFCryo.”
Source: fabrum.nz
Common questions about Fabrum
Where is Fabrum based in New Zealand?
Christchurch, Canterbury.
What facilities does Fabrum have in New Zealand?
liquid hydrogen test facility (Christchurch, Canterbury).
What does Fabrum make or run?
Its products and programmes include HLQ Liquid Hydrogen Plants, Hydrogen Production System, H2Ocean, triple-skin liquid hydrogen tank and LGU330.
When was Fabrum founded?
2004.
Which sectors does Fabrum serve?
Space, Defence and Research and education.
How can I contact Fabrum?
Through its website, www.fabrum.nz.
Updates
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Hydrogen electric flight prepares for lift off in New Zealand
Stralis Aircraft, Fabrum, and Ara Ake are collaborating to design and test liquid-hydrogen storage tanks and a fuel system for Stralis aircraft. The partnership aims to enable Australasia’s first liquid-hydrogen-powered flight.
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Fabrum Co-Founder Christopher Boyle Returns as Managing Director
Fabrum co-founder Christopher Boyle has returned to the Managing Director role to lead the company into its next phase of growth and evolution. Christopher Boyle succeeds Dr Ojas Mahapatra, who stepped down as CEO after three years of guiding Fabrum through a period of rapid expansion.
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Fabrum launches hydrogen testing facility at Christchurch Airport to accelerate zero-emission aviation
Fabrum has unveiled a hydrogen testing facility at Christchurch Airport to support the development of green hydrogen-powered technologies, primarily in aviation. The facility is located in the CIAL’s Kowhai Park renewable energy precinct and enables the development of liquefiers, gas management systems, and boil-off gas management technologies.
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H2Ocean: Fabrum and King Watercraft collaborate on high performance hydrogen-powered RIB boat
Fabrum and King Watercraft have collaborated on the design and build of a hydrogen-powered boat called H2Ocean. The vessel is scheduled to begin sea trials in January 2025.
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FABRUM’s HLQ75 Hydrogen Liquefier
Fabrum presents its HLQ75 hydrogen liquefier as a fully containerised production system. The article invites readers to view a video about the product's unique attributes.
Jobs
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Sources
About 4 sources
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“Proven cryogenic and composite technologies for a sustainable energy transition”
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“Fabrum was founded and is based in Christchurch, New Zealand”
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“Fabrum established its advanced liquid hydrogen test facility on land leased from Christchurch Airport in its 400-hectare Kowhai Park energy precinct.”
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“Fabrum designed and manufactured the advanced composite liquid-hydrogen tanks for the aircraft companies AMSL Aero and Stralis Aircraft.”
Organisation type 3 sources
- Editorial
“We build fully composite & fully metallic, stationary/on-board storage vessels.”
- Editorial
“Fabrum’s HLQ Liquid Hydrogen Plants are designed for point-of-use liquid hydrogen production and boil-off gas management (BOGM).”
- Editorial
“At Fabrum’s hydrogen test facility, we offer a comprehensive range of testing services designed to meet the diverse needs of our global clients.”
Capability 3 sources
- Editorial
“we can manufacture to your unique design specifications.”
- Editorial
“designing, developing and testing liquid-hydrogen storage tanks and a fuel system for Stralis aircraft”
- Editorial
“At Fabrum’s hydrogen test facility, we offer a comprehensive range of testing services”
Location 1 source
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“Fabrum was founded and is based in Christchurch, New Zealand”
Founded 1 source
- Editorial
“Our journey started in 2004”
Product or programme 5 sources
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“Fabrum’s HLQ Liquid Hydrogen Plants are designed for point-of-use liquid hydrogen production”
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“the new Hydrogen Production System to provide a cheaper and more reliable way of generating hydrogen”
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“Christchurch companies Fabrum and King Watercraft create world-leading zero-emission high-performance hydrogen-powered RIB boat H2Ocean”
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“Fabrum’s proprietary triple-skin liquid hydrogen tank technology provides enhanced thermal insulation and fast refuelling.”
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“This LGU330 liquid nitrogen solution delivers surety of liquid nitrogen for NMR”
New Zealand facility 1 source
- Editorial
“Fabrum established its advanced liquid hydrogen test facility on land leased from Christchurch Airport in its 400-hectare Kowhai Park energy precinct.”
Milestone 1 source
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“In 2015 Fabrum Solutions partnered with Absolut System and formed a new venture to harness the power of their combined innovation in cryocooling technology and formed AFCryo.”
Sector served 3 sources
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“NASA chose the Fabrum technology for use on the MARS Lander project.”
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“FABRUM. has delivered the first containerised transportable LOX plant for the Danish Defense Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO)”
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“Fabrum is proud to complete phase one of our cryogenic programme with the Chemistry Department at Otago University.”