Energy demand in all aspects of life is changing. The world needs solutions to significantly reduce climate-damaging emissions, improve engine efficiencies and utilize alternative fuel sources.

Time is running out. In order to achieve the Paris climate goals of 2015, it is essential to minimize the impact of fossil fuels and implement a technology mix with application-specific propulsion solutions to reduce CO₂ emissions. Existing concepts are reaching their limits.

Improved efficiency leads to lower fuel consumption and emissions from diesel and gas engines. Renewable fuels such as hydrogen, power-to-gas or power-to-liquid products are additional approaches to achieving climate goals.

As the specialist developing and manufacturing ​​highly stressed engine components, MWH has the ability to expand the limits of the combustion process in new power systems, while minimizing harmful wear.  Simply put “The Next Level of Performance”.

We see ourselves as part of society that is committed to sustainable action. We understand sustainable action as an interlocking of economy, ecology and society: We want to leave the following generations with a living space that enables a healthy life and at the same time pass on a well-ordered company to the next generation.

Climate protection

The reduction of emissions, especially CO₂ emissions, is particularly important to us. By reducing and offsetting our own CO₂ footprint, we will make our contribution to climate protection. For this purpose, we monitor our carbon footprint and have set for ourselves goals for climate neutrality, based on scopes 1, 2 and 3 ("cradle-to-gate" approach):

1. 50% reduction from 2018 to 2030
2. 85% reduction from 2018 to 2040
3. 100% reduction by 2045

The history of Märkisches Werk is interconnected with iron processing development in the Märkisches Sauerland region.

A Smithery serving the local Knight and his court grew into a metal crafts business before transitioning to a larger industrial enterprise in 1859. At that time, locks, vices and bicycle parts for local and even American customers were produced in the Haus Heide factory. We still export high quality products to America to this day!

In the 1950's, our product range reflected the focus of industrial development in Germany. During that time, engine building, the emerging automotive and petroleum industries experienced unparalleled growth. Participation in these industries led us to specialize in the development and manufacturing of valve train systems for large bore combustion engines. 

The company’s 160-year history shows how our ongoing respect for tradition, combined with a commitment to constantly learn, change and grow, can build stronger, lasting relationships with our customers.

Our primary focus is on the next generation of highly efficient engines, where we are challenged by:

• higher combustion temperatures
• higher combustion pressures
• renewable fuels or lower combustion residuals

Our developments may increase conventional components limits by material-related designs, application specific coatings or novel production processes.