First Wärtsilä X35 low-speed engine successfu...

Wärtsilä Corporation, Trade and Technical Press release, 21 November 2011

The first of the new electronically controlled Wärtsilä X35 low-speed engines
has been successfully started. The running engine was introduced to an audience
of invited guests during a ceremony on 11 November 2011 at the Yuchai Marine
Power Co. Ltd (YCMP) plant in China. YCMP, a Wärtsilä licensee since October
2009, is a part of the Yuchai Machinery Group.

The Wärtsilä X35 is a completely new Wärtsilä engine that, together with the
Wärtsilä X40, will cover the small-bore end of the market. It is a segment where
Wärtsilä has not been present for a number of years.

Wärtsilä launched its new low-speed X-generation engine series in May 2011. This
series employs Wärtsilä's well-proven common-rail RT-flex technology, and
incorporates additional features designed to meet the emerging needs of the fast
changing shipping sector. Wärtsilä X series engines feature an extra long stroke
that achieves excellent fuel economy, and the operational flexibility enabled by
the technology is exceptional. Furthermore, optimum propeller requirements can
be satisfied within the rating field provided. Originally introduced as the
Wärtsilä RT-flex35 and RT-flex40 engines, it was decided to change the names in
order to align the Wärtsilä product portfolio in a consistent way.

The first Wärtsilä X35 engine was produced at YCMP's new 48,000 m(2) factory,
which is one of Wärtsilä's low speed engine licensees, located in Zhuhai on the
southern estuary of the Zhujiang Delta in Guangdong Province. The Zhujiang Delta
is the third largest shipbuilding area in China, and is an area targeted by the
Chinese government for further shipbuilding development.

"The production of the new Wärtsilä X35 engine at these high-quality new
manufacturing facilities is indeed a landmark occasion. We believe that this
series of electronically controlled low-speed, two-stroke engines is absolutely
in line with the current and future needs of the marine sector. In particular it
meets the requirements set by coastal and river transportation vessels. China is
one of the key markets for this engine, and the fact that it is manufactured by
our licensee YCMP is indicative of our commitment to further strengthening our
presence in the Chinese market," says Mr Martin Wernli, President Wärtsilä
Switzerland and Vice President Product Centre 2-stroke.

"The smooth assembly and running of this first of the new type engines at this
brand new factory is the result of the excellent co-operation between Wärtsilä
and YCMP. YCMP has secured substantial orders for this new engine type and is
committed to being a dedicated manufacturer of it," says Mr Jiang Shihong,
President and CEO of YCMP.

The start-up of the first Wärtsilä X35 engine at YCMP was attended by
representatives from Guangdong Province, the Zhuhai city government, the General
Consuls of Finland and Switzerland, senior Wärtsilä executives, and major
customers in China.

During the ceremony YCMP also signed the first supply contracts for the new
Wärtsilä X40 engines.


For further information, please contact:

Mr Martin Wernli
President Wärtsilä Switzerland, Vice President Product Centre 2-stroke
Wärtsilä Switzerland
Tel: [phone]
[e-mail]

Ms Mirja-Maija Santala
Media Manager
Wärtsilä Corporation
Tel. [phone] 827
[e-mail]

Wärtsilä in brief:
Wärtsilä is a global leader in complete lifecycle power solutions for the marine
and energy markets. By emphasising technological innovation and total
efficiency, Wärtsilä maximises the environmental and economic performance of the
vessels and power plants of its customers.
In 2010, Wärtsilä's net sales totalled EUR 4.6 billion with more than 17,500
employees. The company has operations in 160 locations in 70 countries around
the world. Wärtsilä is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki, Finland.
www.wartsila.com






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