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Voith sets standards in the markets energy, oil & gas, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, Voith employs more than 42,000 people, generates €5.6 billion in sales, operates in more than 50 countries around the world and is today one of the biggest family-owned companies in Europe.

Sustainability

Ecological and social responsibility have priority at Voith. Acting sustainably is an essential element of our success. We are making our sustainability strategy transparent for the general public.

Overview

Engineers are researching

Ideas are the first step on the way to new technologies. Voith engineers are working on answers to central questions of the 21st century.

Innovations

Voith is a pioneer in respect of innovations and technology. With 11000 active patents and around 400 new patents each year Voith belongs to the top 20 patent applicants in Germany.

Indo-German Year

Completing 60 years of Indo-German diplomatic ties, the countries celebrate this event with the “Indo-German Urban Mela” in different Indian metropolises. Voith is official “City Partner” of the Urban Mela in Delhi and currently presented the company in its pavilion to the Indian society.

Energy transition

Moving away from fossil energy carriers and focusing on wind, sun and water: Voith supports the energy transition with technical solutions for regenerative power generation.

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Hydro Power

With renewable energies into the future – Voith relies on the potential of hydro power.

Recent Press Releases

17/05/2013 MasterJet Pro T – new headbox for best tissue Quality
16/05/2013 Engineer, Entrepreneur and Architect of a Global Corporation.
On the Centenary of Friedrich Voith's Death
07/05/2013 New stock preparation system online at Schönfelder Papierfabrik
07/05/2013 No empty promises – the variable speed planetary gearbox “Vorecon” from Voith delivers impressive availability of 99.98%
30/04/2013 Norske Skog Bruck PM 4: improved dryness and better runability
30/04/2013 Voith at Railtex 2013
More Sustainable Vehicle Components for Rail Transport
24/04/2013 Voith to Supply Generators and Turbines for New Hydropower Plant in Angola

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Large hydro Plants

Experience and excellence in large hydro plants  

Voith is one of the leading companies in the world with regard to large hydro installations. Our project management expertise, our experience, and successful planning and execution of some of the largest hydro power plants in the world are a proof of our excellence.

 

We offer full-line plant supply for new as well as modernization projects. From spare parts to turnkey projects, Voith provides individually planned and designed solutions for large high head, low head and run-of-the-river plants.

 

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Selected references

Eastmain 1-A, Canada

Voith has installed the largest generating units in the large scale Eastmain 1-A/Sarcelle/Rupert project and delivered turbine runners from Sao Paulo over a distance of 13 000 km. read more

Estreito, Brazil

Voith delivered the electro-mechanical equipment for this Brazilian power station – which included the largest Kaplan turbines ever manufactured in Brazil. read more

Gilgel Gibe II, Ethiopia

Before Gigel Gibe II was commissioned only one out of six villages in Ethiopia were connected to the grid. Voith equipped this power plant which increased the rural power supply by 50 percent. read more

Omkareshwar, India

With a construction period of just 48 months, Voith installed a turnkey, highly modern hydro power plant in Omkareshwar, India. read more

Three Gorges, China 

For the largest power station in the world, at the Three Gorges Dam in China, Voith delivered six machine sets, each giving 700 megawatts of power. read more

Peixe Angical, Brazil

By providing three Kaplan turbines and generators, as well as the automation and control systems, Voith has helped to ensure the power supply for four million people.    read more

Baguari, Brazil

 

The supply of the first power plant as part of the Brazilian growth acceleration program was completed by Voith three months earlier than planned. read more

Itaipú, Brazil

At 14 000 megawatts, the power station at Itaipú is the second largest in the world. Voith supplied a total of 14 Francis turbines for the South American project. read more