29 November 2019:Rolls-Royce has signed contracts to deliver over 500 MTU engines and systems for power generation and marine applications during the second China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai.
Rolls-Royce business unit Power Systems signed a total of five documents with its partners Cooltech, EPG, SUMEC Machinery & Electric Co. Ltd., Tellhow and AFAI Southern Shipyard and covers the delivery of MTU engines of Series 4000, partly manufactured by MTU Yuchai Power, the joint venture of Rolls-Royce Power Systems and the Chinese diesel engine manufacturer Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company. First deliveries will start at the end of 2019.
Tobias Ostermaier, President Greater China at Rolls-Royce Power Systems said, "We are proud that our esteemed Chinese partners put their trust in our marine propulsion and power generation solutions. These agreements are a result of our efforts to grow strong partnerships in China and reflect the growing role our MTU products play in fulfilling the needs of the Chinese market. It also proves the importance of our decision to strategically strengthen our footprint in China."