About WinGD

About WinGD

About WinGD

Advancing the decarbonisation of marine transportation

WinGD is advancing the decarbonisation of marine transportation through sustainable energy systems using the most advanced technologies in emissions reduction, fuel efficiency, hybridisation and digital optimisation.

With our two-stroke low-speed engines at the heart of the power equation, WinGD sets the industry standard for reliability, safety, efficiency and environmental design, backed by a global network of service and support.

Headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland since its origin as the Sulzer Diesel Engine business in 1893, today it is powering the transformation to a sustainable future. 

WinGD Company Overview

Powering merchant shipping since 1898.

Today our innovative technology is behind the propulsion power of all types of deep-sea ships world-wide, such as oil and product tankers, bulk carriers, car carriers, general cargo ships and container ships. WinGD continues the tradition of the Sulzer diesel engine  and the Wärtsilä two-stroke engine as a leading developer of low-speed gas and diesel engines.

Headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, the largest team of WinGD employees, located there, contribute to  all aspects of research and development (R&D), design, operational and manufacturing support, marketing and sales.

In Switzerland, WinGD also hosts an extensive state-of-the-art research and training facility at its Swiss Engine Research & Innovation Centre.

With offices and operations worldwide, WinGD employees represent over 25 different nationalities.  This diverse culture provides rich innovation and progressive thinking.

Vision
Powering transformation for a sustainable future. 

Mission
Driving innovation together to deliver smart power solutions.

Quality, Environment, Health & Safety
WinGD seeks to ensure safe and healthy working conditions for its employees while reducing the environmental impact of its operations.

WinGD is committed to:

  • Quality and innovation in developing two-stroke low-speed engines
  • Improving the environmental impact of WinGD engines through the reduction of emissions and overall fuel consumption.
  • Ensure safe and healthy working conditions of all employees, students, guests, visitors, suppliers and contractors.
  • Maintaining legal compliance with all applicable quality, environmental, health and safety (QEHS) regulations and standards.