Wärtsilä is strengthening its supply chain through a strategic partnership with Siempelkamp Giesserei, a key supplier of large cast components for Wärtsilä engines.
The partnership is intended to give Wärtsilä reliable access to high-quality large cast components in a growing market, mitigating supply chain constraints and supporting the company’s continued growth. As a result, Wärtsilä says it can support the growing demand for sustainable technologies in the marine and energy sectors.
Wärtsilä and Siempelkamp Giesserei will jointly optimise the supply flow of large cast components, such as engine blocks. This collaboration allows Wärtsilä to grow its production volumes to support the strong market demand, based on a stable and reliable supply of key components. The large cast components play an integral part in enabling increased engine efficiency, greater adaptability to new fuels and lower emissions throughout the product lifecycle.
The strategic partnership with Siempelkamp Giesserei reflects Wärtsilä’s commitment to working with suppliers that deliver reliability and uncompromising quality, utilise future-oriented production methods, and actively advance joint development and GHG reduction. Wärtsilä says it can continue to respond to the evolving needs of its customers through such collaborations.
Jan Kåre Helgeland, Director, Supply Management, Wärtsilä, said: “Siempelkamp Giesserei is one of the world’s leaders in hand-mould casting of large, complex components. The company has been a reliable partner to Wärtsilä for nearly four decades, consistently delivering on promises with punctuality and flexibility. Their zero-carbon castings contribute directly to our Set for 30 decarbonisation targets, helping us reduce direct suppliers’ greenhouse gas emissions and ultimately serve our customers even better.”
Siempelkamp Giesserei’s automated, digitalised foundry uses renewable power and advanced energy management systems, supporting Wärtsilä’s aim to reduce its suppliers’ emissions. Siempelkamp Giesserei’s efficient, low-carbon value chain allows Wärtsilä to launch new engine designs faster and reduce material waste.
Dirk Howe, MD Siempelkamp Giesserei, said: “We supply products that advance our commitment to supporting the green transition. Our investments in green energy and zero-carbon casting technologies reflect our shared vision for a cleaner, more sustainable industry.”
Image: Wärtsilä CEO Håkan Agnevall and Dirk Howe, MD Siempelkamp Giesserei (credit: Wärtsilä)
