Wärtsilä Opens New Logistics Center to Deliver Faster, Smarter Service to Growing U.S. Customer Base

 Technology group Wärtsilä announced an expansion of its U.S. and North American footprint with the establishment of the Houston Logistics Center (HLC), located at the company’s North American headquarters in Houston, Texas.

Set to become operational in Summer 2025, the HLC is designed to support Wärtsilä’s customer base and growing fleet of operating engine power plants across the United States. The facility will enable faster delivery of engine inspection-dependent and critical components for Wärtsilä’s wide variety of power generation solutions—ensuring customers experience reduced downtime and enhanced responses during maintenance activities, or unexpected operational interruptions. By housing these materials locally, the HLC enhances Wärtsilä’s ability to quickly respond to urgent customer needs and provide U.S. customers with timely access to engine parts.

The decision to locate the facility in Houston was intentional, placing Wärtsilä at the center of the U.S. energy sector. This strategic investment supports the U.S. economy by strengthening local operations, nearshoring critical supply chains, and delivering reliable energy solutions designed to meet evolving needs of American utilities, industrial operators, and communities working toward a more sustainable future.

“The launch of the HLC underscores our long-term commitment to the U.S. market and marks a significant milestone in our mission to meet the region’s growing power needs with speed, precision, and reliability,” said Risto Paldanius, Vice President, Americas, Wärtsilä Energy. “The new HLC combined with the strength of our Houston Expertise Center deepens our ability to deliver fast, local, and comprehensive support to power plant operators across the U.S.”

The HLC further builds on Wärtsilä’s U.S. presence alongside its Houston Expertise Center (HEC), which delivers 24/7 remote support to its U.S. and Canadian energy sector customers with unmatched guidance, real-time data analytics, and quick response to power plant issues.

The HLC is part of Wärtsilä Global Logistics Services, operating in more than thirty countries with the central spare part distribution center based in Kampen, Netherlands, and satellite warehouses in Singapore; Ft. Lauderdale and Houston, U.S.; Quito, Ecuador, and Niteroi, Brazil.

Wärtsilä has a strong presence in the U.S., establishing its operations there in 1979. Wärtsilä North America, Inc. employs more than 900 professionals in 11 regional locations serving the energy, maritime, and oil & gas markets in the United States. The company has installed nearly 6 GW of power generation capacity in the U.S. and provides full life cycle services for these industry segments.

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Wärtsilä Energy in brief
Wärtsilä Energy is at the forefront of the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. We help our customers and the power sector to accelerate their decarbonisation journeys through our market-leading technologies and power system expertise. Our solutions include flexible engine power plants, energy storage and optimisation technology, and services for the whole lifecycle of our installations. Our engines are future-proof and can run on sustainable fuels. Our track record comprises 79 GW of power plant capacity, of which 18 GW are under service agreements, and over 125 energy storage systems, in 180 countries around the world.
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Wärtsilä in brief

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. We emphasise innovation in sustainable technology and services to help our customers continuously improve environmental and economic performance. Our dedicated and passionate team of 17,800 professionals in more than 280 locations in 79 countries is shaping the decarbonisation of our industries across the globe. In 2023, Wärtsilä’s net sales totalled EUR 6.0 billion. Wärtsilä is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.
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