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Roberta Prandi (Diesel & Gas Turbine Worldwide) and Willy Schumacher (CEO MWM)<\/em><\/p>\nMWM as worldwide center of excellence for Caterpillar\u2019s Electric Power Gas business<\/h2>\n
MWM was a good fit for Caterpillar and the group\u2019s giant family was a true asset for the further development of the company, according to Schumacher. \u201cWith MWM engines, power can be produced exactly where it is needed using an environmentally clean fuel that is available in abundance,\u201d he said. Meanwhile, it became clear that MWM will be the center of excellence for Caterpillar\u2019s Electric Power Gas business. \u201cCat\u2019s CEO, Doug Oberhelman, was here in Mannheim for the grand opening of our new education and training center,\u201d Schumacher said, underlining the close cooperation that has brought the Cat and MWM engineering and research and development teams together in Mannheim.<\/p>\n
2012 record year for MWM<\/h2>\n
Concerning MWM\u2019s performance and expectations, Schumacher reported an enthusiastic rating for the last year. \u201c2012 has been a fantastic year, actually a record year for MWM,\u201d Schumacher said. \u201cOne of the main reasons for that is the excellent market environment; let\u2019s be honest, the world needs the power we are here to deliver. \u201cAdditionally, the market outlook for the gas power business is especially positive, primarily because gas is becoming more and more available globally, with new pipelines being built, shale gas being exploited, and all the renewable type of gases coming along,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n