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

      Vesa Nordman
      20 Jan 2025 · Article
      4 min read
      Meet Vesa Nordman, a globetrotter with a passion for engines
      A true engine aficionado from our R&D team
      Vesa Hilakari
      30 Dec 2024 · Article
      4 min read
      Vesa Hilakari: Four decades of innovation and friendship
      From humble beginnings to engineering excellence
      Nural Idrisoglu
      23 Dec 2024 · Article
      2 min read
      Empowering people at Wärtsilä
      Nural Idrisoglu’s journey in Human Resources

      Technology stories

      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...
      Wärtsilä 25 - Preview
      6 May 2024 · Article
      2 min read
      Get to know the Wärtsilä 25 Ammonia
      The world’s first 4-stroke ammonia solution for marine offers a significant advantage for sustainable shipping...
      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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