OREANDA-NEWS. On October 31, 2007 Wartsila and Bryansk Engineering Works (BMZ), manufacturing subsidiary of Transmashholding, JSC of closed type, Russia, have jointly signed a licence agreement for the manufacture of Wartsila low-speed marine diesel engines by BMZ, reported the press-centre of Transmashholding.

Wartsila and BMZ recognise this agreement as a basis for a long-term cooperation for manufacturing Wartsila low-speed engines. These large marine engines incorporate RTA engine technology and RT-flex electronically-controlled common-rail technology. BMZ will focus on manufacturing engines of up to 82 cm bore size, with power outputs from 8 to 30 MW which are in most demand by the marine market. The first Wartsila engine built by BMZ will be delivered in 2009.

In accordance with the agreement Wartsila will not only provide the Russian party with needed technical documentation, but will also arrange training for BMZ specialists both in its training centre and production sites.

With the new licence agreement BMZ will supply Wartsila engines to shipyards in Russia, Ukraine, Romania and Bulgaria. In addition, BMZ will provide Wartsila with engine components required for the manufacture of Wartsila low-speed engines.

“The agreement with Wartsila provides BMZ with new opportunities for increasing production volumes and strengthening its position in the growing market of marine engine building”, says Mr Anatoly Zadorozhny, General Director of BMZ. “The demand in marine vessels of various types as well as the demand in main propulsion engines has been growing in recent years along with the total growth of world trade. Wartsila is one of the world leaders in designing low-speed marine diesel engines. Wartsila engines manufactured by various licensees occupy a significant market segment and BMZ is intending to contribute its share to this important part of the market.”

“By signing this agreement, BMZ will be able to supply Wartsila’s most modern low-speed engine technology to the shipbuilding industry and to provide an additional manufacturing base for medium-size Wartsila low-speed engines to meet the increasing demand in local and export markets. With Transmashholding and its manufacturing subsidiary BMZ, Wartsila’s family of low-speed engine licensees will be expanded by a company with long experience and sound reputation in the market” said Mr Martin Wernli, President of Wartsila in Switzerland.

Wartsila has licence agreements to produce low-speed engines in South Korea, China, Japan, Brazil, Vietnam, Italy, Poland and Croatia. Low-speed engines are typically used in tankers, container ships, bulk carriers and other large cargo vessels.

The licence with BMZ will also further strengthen Wartsila’s presence in the Russian markets and expand its offering by locally produced large diesel engines. Wartsila has been present in Russia for more than 30 years. In 2007, Wartsila registered a new full-scale network company under the name Wartsila Vostock LLC. The new company is based in St Petersburg and has branch offices in Moscow and Vladivostok. Employing more than 170 people, it represents Wartsila’s activities in the marine and power plant markets, for both new installations and after-sales service of existing installations.

Notes to the editor:
About Transmashholding
Transmashholding is the largest manufacturer in Russia of transport machines. It was established in 2002. The headquarters are located in Moscow. Revenue in 2006 was 55 billion roubles. Number of employees: 53,000.

Manufacture of diesel engines for various purposes is being carried out in three manufacturing subsidiaries: the Bryansk (BMZ), Kolomna and Penza diesel plants.

BMZ is unique in Russia as manufacturer of low-speed two-stroke diesel engines, which are used as main engines in marine vessels. The enterprise has gained considerable experience in marine diesel engine building; it has been manufacturing low-speed diesel engines since 1961. In 2006 BMZ built 12 main marine diesels, eight of which were manufactured for foreign orders. Presently 1000 BMZ marine diesel engines are in operation in the world.

www.tmholding.ru

About Wartsila Corporation
Wartsila enhances the business of its customers by providing them with complete lifecycle power solutions. When creating better and environmentally compatible technologies, Wartsila focuses on the marine and energy markets with products and solutions as well as services. Through innovative products and services, Wartsila sets out to be the most valued business partner of all its customers. This is achieved by the dedication of more than 15,000 professionals manning 130 Wartsila locations in close to 70 countries around the world.

In 2006 the turnover of Wartsila amounted to EUR 3,2 billion and the company is listed on the Nordic Stock Exchange, Helsinki. The headquarters of Wartsila are located in Helsinki, Finland.
www.wartsila.com