Voith Group, founded in 1867 and headquartered in Heidenheim, Germany, is a global technology company specializing in drive systems, hydropower solutions, and papermaking technologies. The company's diverse portfolio includes industrial services, automation technologies, and digital applications, serving industries such as energy, paper, raw materials, and transportation. Voith is committed to innovation and sustainability, focusing on the development of technologies that promote energy efficiency and resource conservation. With operations in over 60 countries and a workforce of approximately 22,000 employees, Voith continues to set standards in various industrial markets through its advanced engineering solutions.
PAPRESA, a leading producer of newsprint in Southern Europe, selected Voith to deliver a complete stock preparation system for its mill in Rentería, Spain.
The Voith Paper Webshop has been a resounding success and worldwide more than 120 paper industry companies are using this e-commerce tool from Voith’s digital portfolio.
With the Voith Schneider Propeller (VSP), ship pilots can control the magnitude and direction of thrust steplessly and as necessary. The VSP features a circular disk with movable and controllable blades installed at a 90 degree angle to the disk and rotates at the vessel bottom.
Deschutes Valley Water District (DVWD) is nearing the completion of the installation of a new horizontal Francis turbine from Voith. The new unit replaces an older double Francis turbine, boosting the facility’s performance while also reducing its utility costs.
In the European research project “Fish Friendly Innovative Technologies for Hydropower (FIThydro)”, experts are investigating existing hydropower plants at 17 locations in eight countries in cooperation with industrial partners, including Voith.
On Thursday, October 15, 2020, the Munich plant of the Voith Group received the "Factory of the Year" award in the category "Excellent Location Safeguarding by Digitalization".
The mining industry is facing serious challenges, including declining ore concentrations, harsh weather conditions at remote locations and a growing interest in environmental protection.