Our story is one of transformation

It has been enabled by our people, our innovations, and our extraordinary ability to adapt to change. 190 years ago, we were just a Finnish sawmill. Today, we are driving decarbonisation in the global marine and energy markets.

Join us for a deep dive into 190 years of Wärtsilä history

Wärtsilä Iron Mill 1852

1834

A sawmill is established in Värtsilä, a small village in Northern Karelia on April 12, 1834. The sawmill rapidly...

Wartsila NSD Corporation

1997

Our engine portfolio grows to slow-speed engines as we aquire New Sulzer Diesel. This makes us a global leader...

Sustainable Technology Hub opening

2022

Wärtsilä's Sustainable Technology Hub opens in Vaasa, welcoming our partners to accelerate marine and...

  • Around the world
    Wärtsilians around the world

    We are a team of over 17,500 people who are passionate about reducing global carbon emissions. In this section, our colleagues – some of them retired – share how their work makes a difference.

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  • Industry-transforming innovations
    Industry-transforming innovations

    Our solutions enable societies to thrive and companies to comply with strict industry regulations. In this section you can read more about our innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets.

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Latest anniversary stories

  • People stories

  • Technology stories

People stories

8 Mar 2025 · Article
3 min read
Meet Helóisa Conceição, our trailblazing service engineer at Wärtsilä Portugal
Passion for engineering
Kenneth Bang
6 Mar 2025 · Article
3 min read
Meet Kenneth Bang - Shaping the future of newbuilds in Denmark
From Apprentice to Leader
Paul McLaughlin
6 Mar 2025 · Article
4 min read
Paul McLaughlin, a driving force behind UK’s propeller repair team
The secret formula for success: respect, teamwork and humour

Technology stories

30 Jan 2025 · Article
7 min read
Bold innovations and decades of impact
Wärtsilä’s technological journey over the past 60 years has certainly been diverse. To show Wärtsilä's...
6 Nov 2024 · Article
3 min read
The engine behind efficient logistics: Wärtsilä's Central Distribution Centre
Discover how automation and innovation drive 24/7 spare parts...
STH
4 Sep 2024 · Article
4 min read
Technical training collaboration: A triple win for everyone
Wärtsilä’s collaboration with Wasaline transforms technical hands-on training into a...
Join us in creating a sustainable future

At Wärtsilä we are always on the lookout for bright minds to join us in our journey to shape the decarbonisation of the marine and energy industries.

As we celebrate our 190th anniversary, we are especially proud of our innovative and transformative business that offers our Wärtsilians a wide range of career opportunities. Today we are a diverse team of over 17,500 professionals, across 79 countries with an average tenure of over 10 years!

Are you also interested in working with the industries that hold the roadmap to net zero?

Join the anniversary on social media with #wartsila190

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