Press Releases from MWM GmbH (16 total)
Name change: MWM GmbH to become Caterpillar Energy Solutions GmbH
Mannheim, October 08, 2013 | On November 1st, MWM GmbH will change its name to Caterpillar Energy Solutions GmbH. The name change solely affects the legal entity, the established MWM brand is being continued. This step underscores MWM's belonging to the global company Caterpillar.
Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Two years ago, MWM, the…
MWM Asia Pacific receives the 2012 Singapore HEALTH Award in Bronze
Mannheim, Jan. 10, 2013 / At the end of November 2012 MWM Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. received the Singapore HEALTH 2012 bronze health award. The MWM subsidiary received this important award, which is granted in platinum, gold, silver and bronze, for its exemplary dedication to promoting workplace health.
The Singapore HEALTH Award is presented every two years by the Singapore government’s Health Promotion Board to give recognition to companies,…
Cogeneration at Düsseldorf International Airport: Reliable energy for the futur …
Germany’s energy policy shift away from nuclear energy in mid 2011 means that the share of renewable resources it uses to generate electric power will increase to 35% by 2020. This can be accomplished through a combination of measures including the increased use of cogeneration. The reason: Natural gas-fired plants that produce both heat and electricity and that are used in combination with heat storage equipment may be just the…
The MWM model series – innovation and constant development
Mannheim, March 1, 2012 | After two years of constant development, the new version of the TCG 2032 (the largest MWM genset) was launched in January 2012. Optimized spark plugs and turbocharger technology have resulted in electrical efficiency of up to 44.2% with an output of 3,333 to 4,3000 kWe (in the V12 and V16 cylinder versions). Thanks to excellent operational experience, the period of operation up to the major…
Caterpillar Completes Acquisition of MWM
PEORIA, Ill. – Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) today announced it has finalized the purchase of MWM Holding GmbH (MWM) from 3i and funds managed by 3i for €580 million (approximately $800 million). This action follows the European Commission’s recent clearance of the transaction. MWM is a leading global supplier of sustainable, natural gas and alternative-fuel engines.
The acquisition of MWM will enable Caterpillar to significantly expand customer options for sustainable power…
European Commission approves Caterpillar acquisition of MWM
Mannheim, October 19, 2011
On Wednesday, 19th of October 2011 the European Commission has agreed to the sale of the long established company MWM to Caterpillar. Please find the statement of the MWM Holding as follows:
"Today, the European Commission has approved the sale of MWM from 3i to Caterpillar. MWM welcomes this approval, as its integration into the Caterpillar family is a very positive step for the company"s future development, its…
U.S.-based Exergy Group Opts for MWM as Engine Supplier
The North American subsidiary of the traditional company MWM from Mannheim, Germany, recently received an order for four engines for two biogas plants ("Double B" and "Swager Farms") of the Exergy Group in Idaho. As announced by Exergy at the AgStar Conference in Boise, Idaho, in May, MWM was selected for the supply of the engines and for the maintenance of two biogas plants of Exergy New Energy, the biogas…
Optimized TCG 2016 C Genset with Improved Efficiency for Biogas Operation
Mannheim, May 10, 2011
Looking back on a long tradition, Mannheim-based MWM is one of the world's leading providers of decentralized energy generation plants. The various genset series are designed for operation with natural gas or special gas types like sewage gas, biogas, and landfill gas. The company considers the ongoing development and optimization of the individual engine series as an important contribution to increased efficiency and conservation of resources.
At…
MWM Gas Gensets for British Water Suppliers
Mannheim, April 15, 2011
Edina UK, distribution partner of MWM in the United Kingdom, has had a year of major successes in supplying gas-powered generators from Mannheim-based MWM GmbH to the UK Water Utility industry, concluding a multi-year contract with Anglian Water, and numerous projects for Welsh Water, two important UK water suppliers.
The order for Welsh Water comprises the delivery of complete container gensets for four large Advanced Thermal Digestion…
MWM gensets turn waste into energy
Mannheim, November 30, 2010
The demand for energy from eco-friendly, sustainable sources is on the rise. Both in the private and in the public sector, there is an increasing desire for independence from fossil fuels.
The generation of renewable energy from waste represents an important step in this direction. Scarborough Power Ltd., the operator of the first commercial UK plant for the conversion of household and municipal waste to energy, has…
A Capable Partner
The tradition-rich manufacturer MWM from Mannheim, Germany, is considered one of the world's leading specialists in the production, sale, and servicing of gas gensets for decentralized energy supply. Apart from eleven subsidiaries around the globe, MWM cooperates with competent, capable partners in individual countries. In Great Britain and Ireland, the Edina Group provides turnkey energy solutions for decentralized power generation as MWM's exclusive distributor. The company, which has five locations…
MWM Wins European Media Award
Mannheim, May 31, 2010
At the recent WorldMediaFestival in Hamburg, MWM GmbH from Mannheim, Germany garnered the international intermedia-globe 2010 silver award for the best film in the documentation/point of sale category. With impressive pictures, the documentary "60 MW around the world" showed the production of 15 TCG 2032 gas gensets at the plant of MWM GmbH and their subsequent journey of 10,000 miles to Bangladesh. The film focused on…
MWM Container - The One-Stop Solution
Mannheim, May 4, 2010
In addition to the recent expansion of the product range with the new genset TCG 2020 K, MWM from Mannheim, Germany, now wants to increase its presence in the field of complete turnkey systems. In this context, the company has introduced the new MWM container, a highly efficient and economic system designed especially for natural gas and biogas applications.
Especially in the field of biogas, the container represents…
Planner Days 2010 at MWM
Mannheim, April 29, 2010
The Planner Days 2010 were recently held by invitation of the manufacturer MWM in Mannheim, Germany. About 50 engineers and planners from the fields of renewable energy, contracting, and CHP plant planning attended the two-day event, which was held for the second time.
In addition to the latest company information, this year's event particularly featured several specialized lectures on subjects such as the efficiency of CHP plants,…
MWM ‒ Chinese Web Site Online
Mannheim, April 26, 2010
In mid-April, a new Web site of MWM GmbH in Chinese went live. However, the new domain with the Internet address mwm.cn is not merely a Chinese translation of the corporate Web site mwm.net. In addition to general information about the Mannheim-based company, the site also features special content elements for the Chinese market. The site contents are also available in English.
MWM, a tradition-rich company established…
Opening of MWM Korea Representative Office
Effective from 1 October 2009, MWM Korea Representative Office has opened in Maposinyoung Gwell as a part of MWM GmbH, Germany. Mr. Soon Sung Yoo has taken over the leadership position in the new office as the Director. Mr. Yoo will keep close contact with all existing and potential new customers in Korea and will be the point of coordination for the sales and service dealers in Korea. The MWM…
