OMT (Officine Meccaniche Torino), the leading Rivoli-based company in the field of injectors for two-stroke engines, which last year July was acquired by the Swiss company Accelleron, focusing on the decarbonisation of the maritime transport sector by promoting together with the company Switzerland: The energy transition of shipping. The strategy plans to work, in collaboration with the producers, on the development of alternative fuel technologies, such as methanol, ammonia and hydrogen, for marine engines and other engine applications.

Accelleron pointed out that with the increasing adoption of widespread use of dual-fuel engines in the marine industry OMT is projected towards significant growth opportunities in How much, like the turbocharger, the injector is a component mission-critical of the engine and defines its performance.

OMT's development strategy will be guided by the new Managing Director Klaus Heim took office the first September and at the head of the company officially from the next first November when he will take over from outgoing president and CEO Gianni Musso. Since 2018, Heim has held the position of director delegate of WinGD (Winterthur Gas & Diesel Ltd.) in Switzerland and Prior to that, he was chief technology officer at OMT for six years. years. Member of Accelleron's extended management team, Klaus reports to Daniel Bischofberger, CEO of Accelleron.

"Thanks to the acquisition by Accelleron," he said. emphasized Klaus Heim - UNWTO is in a prime position to strengthen and consolidate its market position in the sector injectors for two- and four-stroke engines. In the past I have I had the privilege of working for OMT, while with Accelleron I had the privilege of working for established a relationship as a business partner for many years, I am now looking forward to my new role as CEO of UNWIT'.

"With the entry of Klaus Heim - commented Daniel Bischofberger - we have acquired a managing director of extensive experience, with an outstanding track record of expertise in large engine and injector sectors, which he knows very well OMT as a former CTO. At the same time, we wish to express the our deep respect for the contribution of Gianni Musso, who made OMT the very successful company it is today."

'After many years in the position of Chairman and CEO of OMT - said Gianni Musso - is for It is an honour for me to pass the baton to Klaus Heim. Its great experience in the marine industry combined with his in-depth knowledge of OMT and its product portfolio will be a strong pillar for the the future growth and success of the company."