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Berg Propulsion

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Berg Propulsion
IndustryManufacturing & Service
Founded1912
HeadquartersHönö, Gothenburg, Sweden
ProductsMarine Propulsion Systems
Number of employees
200+ (2020)
Websitewww.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

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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

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  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ "PUMA® Enters Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12". www.media.volvocars.com. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
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