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Wärtsilä is a Finnish multinational corporation known for providing solutions and services for the marine and energy markets. Here’s an overview of the company:
Background and History:
- Founded: The company traces its roots back to 1834 when it was originally established as a sawmill in Tohmajärvi, Finland.
- Headquarters: Helsinki, Finland.
Business Segments:
Wärtsilä's operations are primarily divided into two main segments:
Marine Solutions:
- Products and Services: This segment provides a range of products including ship engines, propulsion systems, and machinery. They offer integrated solutions for the entire lifecycle of ships, promoting both efficiency and environmental sustainability.
- Customer Base: Commercial shipping, naval fleets, and offshore oil & gas industry.
Energy Solutions:
- Products and Services: Focuses on power plants and energy systems. They provide flexible power generation solutions, from individual engine-driven power plants to utility-scale power generation and storage solutions.
- Technology: Includes gas, liquid fuel, as well as hybrid power plants and renewable energy solutions.
Commitment to Sustainability:
- Environmental Impact: Wärtsilä is committed to promoting environmentally sound practices and technologies. This includes developing energy-efficient and low-emission solutions, such as hybrid and LNG (liquefied natural gas) propulsion systems for marine applications, and renewable energy integration in power plants.
- ESG Initiatives: The company is actively involved in recycling, waste reduction, and other sustainability programs.
Innovations and R&D:
Wärtsilä invests heavily in research and development to stay at the forefront of technological advancements. Areas of focus include digitalization, automation, and smart technologies for optimizing operational efficiency and reducing emissions.
Global Presence:
- Operations: Wärtsilä has a global presence with offices and facilities in over 200 locations in more than 70 countries.
- Employees: The company employs thousands of people worldwide, ensuring local support and after-sales services.
Financials:
As of the latest financial reports, Wärtsilä is a publicly traded company listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. It has shown resilient financial performance with diversified revenue streams from its marine and energy sectors.
Future Outlook:
- Growth Strategy: Wärtsilä aims to leverage technological innovation and digitalization to expand its market share. The company focuses on partnerships, acquisitions, and expanding its service offerings to drive future growth.
- Market Trends: Increasing regulatory pressures for greener maritime operations and the global push towards renewable energy present significant opportunities for Wärtsilä.
In summary, Wärtsilä is a prominent player in both the marine and energy sectors, recognized for its commitment to innovation and sustainability. Its extensive experience, broad product portfolio, and global footprint position it well to address the evolving needs of these industries.
- Phone: +358 (0)10 709 5599
- Web: www.wartsila.com
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Investment in Design: Wärtsilä Italian Style
Corporation's production network. As the one-time Grandi Motori Trieste(GMT) works, a symbol of Italian industrialization in the 1970s, the factory has been the…
Wärtsilä to Acquire DEUTZ Marine Engine Service
Wärtsilä will acquire the assets of the German DEUTZ AG's medium and large marine engine service business. The acquisition price is EUR 115 million. The deal is…
Wärtsilä Extends Range of Marine Reduction Gears
Wärtsilä will extend its range of marine reduction gears and begin manufacturing these products in Khopoli, India. Production will start on the same site as Wärtsilä's existing factory.
Wärtsilä Signs Seafarer Training Contract with Odfjell
The Norwegian shipping company Odfjell ASA has extended its existing crew training contract with Wärtsilä by five years. Wärtsilä Land & Sea Academy (WLSA) will…
Wärtsilä Expands in China
Wärtsilä has signed a letter of intent with China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC) to set up a 50/50 joint venture to manufacture marine auxiliary engines in China.
Wärtsilä Propulsion for New Ulstein AHTS
The new Anchor Handling Tug Supply vessel of Ulstein AX104 design will be equipped with generating sets, tunnel thruster, steerable thrusters, control system and seals from Wärtsilä. In March the company received a major contract from Ulstein Verft AS in Norway for a package of generating sets, thrusters, control system and seals for an anchor-handling towing supply (AHTS) vessel ordered by Bourbon Offshore Norway AS, a subsidiary of the French marine service company Groupe Bourbon.
Wärtsilä Auxpac Generating Sets to China
Wärtsilä supplied the first of its new Wärtsilä Auxpac 20 generating sets in April. The customer is Shanghai Zhenhua Port Machinery Co. Ltd in China and the generating…
Wagenborg Shipping Orders Wärtsilä 46F Engines
The Dutch shipowner Wagenborg Shipping ordered two Wärtsilä 46F engines in April for a new feeder containership being built by IHC Holland Dredger BV at the Kinderdijk shipyard in the Netherlands.
Wärtsilä Engines for Wagenborg Containership
Wärtsilä Corporation won a contract to supply two Wärtsilä 46F engines to power an Ice class 1A, 1700 TEU open-top container feeder vessel ordered by the Dutch shipowner Wagenborg Shipping…
Wärtsilä Net Sales Estimated to Increase by 25%
The management of Wärtsilä will announce the growth estimate for 2008 and will specify the long term profitability target. Wärtsilä's net sales are estimated to increase by about 25 percent in 2008.
Wärtsilä and V.Ships to Form Partnership
Wärtsilä and V.Ships agreed to cooperate on the provision of a broad spectrum of marine technical services to third parties in the marine market. Wärtsilä and V.Ships…
Wärtsilä Wins Vietnam Order
Wärtsilä received an order for a propulsion package from Vietnam in September 2007. The contract was awarded by the Ben Kien Shipyard in Haiphong and involves the…
Wärtsilä Introduces Upgraded RT-flex50 Engines
Wärtsilä has introduced a new, "-D" version of its RT-flex50 low-speed marine engine type with a higher power rating and lower fuel consumption compared with the existing "-B" version.
Wärtsilä Restructures Ship Power Unit
Wärtsilä's Ship Power is in the process of reorganizing into five Ship Power Business Segments: Merchant, Offshore, Cruise & Ferry, Navy, and Special Vessels. The…
Wärtsilä Inaugurates New Facility
Ole Johansson, President and CEO of Wärtsilä Corporation, Tage Blomberg, Group Vice President of Wärtsilä Services, Sergio Razeto, President of Wärtsilä in Italy and Lars Hellberg, Group Vice President of Wärtsilä Industrial Operations were all present at the inauguration of the new modern facilities for the Wärtsilä Delivery Centre Trieste, Italy. The Wärtsilä investment project, which started last year at the Delivery Centre Trieste in Italy, is now complete.
Wärtsilä Acquires Electrical Power Engineering
Wärtsilä has acquired a Scottish company Electrical Power Engineering (Scotland) Ltd. The company specializes in electrical power engineering solutions for marine…
Wärtsilä Joint Diesel Research Project Completed
Multinational team led by Wärtsilä and MAN Diesel completed the major Hercules cooperative research project into the technology necessary for higher-efficiency engines…
First Orders for Wärtsilä 82-cm
Wärtsilä’s licensed engine builders have in recent months booked orders for 52 of Wärtsilä’s new series of 82-cm bore low-speed marine engines with an aggregate power of 1726 MW.
Wärtsilä Completes Power, Automation and Propulsion System for FPSO
Wärtsilä was awarded a contract in May 2007 by the Brazilian offshore company Dynamic Producer Inc. to supply the entire power, automation and propulsion system…
Wärtsilä Acquires Railko
Wärtsilä has signed an agreement to acquire the marine business of Railko Ltd. in the UK, a company specializing in synthetic stern tube bearing technology. The…