On July 5, Yan Ping, chairman of Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Group Co., Ltd., headed to Wartsilas low-speed engine headquarters in Winterthur, Switzerland for a visit to Low-speed Engine President Martin Wernli. The two parties held further talks on low-speed engine cooperation. Lin Zhiqiang, chief engineer of Yuchai Machinery Co., Ltd. and Hu Xuenan, executive general manager of Yuchai Zhuhai Marine Power Co., Ltd. paid the visit in company with Yan.

Yan poses with Martin Wernli

Following the talks, accompanied by Wernli, the two parties visited the companys training center and test center.

Scene of the talks

Wartsila is one of the worlds two major low-speed marine diesel engine brands, which boasts a complete production supply chain, advanced manufacturing technologies and a considerable market share in the international marine engine industry. In 2009, Yuchai forged a partnership with Wartsila by establishing Yuchai Zhuhai Marine Power Co., Ltd. (YZMP). Under the agreement, Wartsila would provide all-round technical and service support for Yuchais low-speed large-power marine diesel engine manufacturing project to enhance the technical level and market competitiveness of YZMPs marine diesel engines.

(Yang Mingze)