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The History of the MWM Brand<\/h1>\n

More Than 150 Years of Tradition and Innovation in Mannheim<\/h2>\n

In 1871, automotive inventor and pioneer Carl Benz founded his “Mechanical Workshop” in Mannheim, laying the cornerstone for the MWM brand. Since then, the engineers have continuously delivered new developments that have made MWM a leading supplier of gas engines and solutions for distributed energy generation.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_id=”info” module_class=”section light” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#D4EAFB” top_divider_height=”70px” top_divider_flip=”horizontal” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”90%” max_width=”1200px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

150 Years of Continuous Innovation<\/h3>\n

In 2021, MWM celebrated its 150th anniversary. This significant milestone in the history of MWM was celebrated at the original location in Mannheim, Germany, under the motto “150 years of continuous innovation”. Some of the innovation highlights of the early decades include the first successful commissioning of the “Benz system” gas engine designed by Carl Benz, the ride in Carl Benz’s patented motorcar, the bulk production of two-stroke gas engines, and the introduction of the MWM motorhorse.<\/p>\n

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100 Years MWM Brand<\/h3>\n

In 2022, MWM celebrated its 100th brand anniversary. In 1922, Benz & Cie. sold the Stationary Engine Building department. After the sale was finalized under a spin-off agreement, the stationary engine production became independent on April 22, 1922. From then on, it operated under the name “Motoren-Werke Mannheim A.-G. vorm. Benz, Abt. station\u00e4rer Motorenbau”. In January 1923, the first official MWM trademark was registered with the Imperial Patent Office.<\/p>\n

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Decades of Experience, Ongoing Innovative Drive<\/h3>\n

For more than one and a half centuries, MWM has reliably stood by its customers and supported them in rolling out energy projects. With a constant quest for further development, MWM is always on the lookout for new, innovative energy solutions. This high standard makes MWM one of the leading providers of distributed energy solutions on the market.<\/p>\n

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MWM Energy Projects Worldwide<\/h2>\n

Here you can find a selection of projects successfully implemented around the globe with MWM gas engines and CHP plants.<\/p>\n

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In 1871, Carl Benz founded his “Mechanical Workshop” in Mannheim, laying the cornerstone for MWM.<\/p>\n

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MWM celebrated the 150th<\/sup> anniversary of its establishment in 2021 and its 100th<\/sup> brand anniversary in 2022.<\/p>\n

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MWM combines more than one and a half centuries of experience with a high standard of continuous development and the best possible support for its customers.<\/p>\n

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