Berg Propulsion
| Industry | Manufacturing & Service |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1912 |
| Headquarters | Hönö, Gothenburg, Sweden |
| Products | Marine Propulsion Systems |
Number of employees | 200+ (2020) |
| Website | www.bergpropulsion.com |
Berg Propulsion is a Swedish company that designs and manufactures controllable-pitch propellers for the marine industry. The company produces customized main propellers, azimuth thrusters, transverse thrusters and manoeuvre systems.
Berg Propulsion has production facilities in Sweden, and sales & service offices in Shanghai, Guangzhou, Dubai, Singapore, and Sweden.
Caterpillar Inc. bought Berg Propulsion in 2013.[1]
Caterpillar Inc. sold Caterpillar Propulsion group back to Berg Propulsion, on 30 June 2020.[citation needed]
Involvement
Berg Propulsion was a title sponsor of the Puma Ocean Racing, powered by Berg Propulsion racing team for the 2011–12 Volvo Ocean Race.[2]
Berg Propulsion is a corporate partner of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects.[citation needed]
Notes and references
- ^ "Caterpillar Unveils Cat® Marine Propulsion Systems, Successfully Completes Acquisition of Johan Walter Berg AB". Archived from the original on October 24, 2020. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
- ^ "PUMA® Enters Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12". www.media.volvocars.com. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
External links
- External reference: http://www.bergpropulsion.com
- Volvo Ocean Race: http://www.volvooceanrace.com/news/article/2010/APRIL/PUMA-ANNOUNCEMENT-080410/[permanent dead link]
- Royal Institution of Naval Architects: http://www.rina.org.uk/corporatepartners.html