For over a century, Accelleron has been an innovative leader in turbocharging. In 1924, the first commercial heavy-duty turbocharger was manufactured in Baden, Switzerland, to improve the efficiency of our customers engines. Our commitment to innovation has ensured that our technology remains just as relevant a century later. Today, we are proud to be a global leader in turbocharging and fuel injection technologies, digital solutions and services to industries that form the backbone of modern life, driving their journey towards decarbonization with the support of our technology, expertise and smart solutions. In 2024, we take a journey through time, embracing the present and envisioning the next 100 years: together, we are transforming the future with a heritage of innovation.
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Delivery of the world’s first industrially manufactured turbocharger by Brown Boveri & Co, Switzerland
Autonomous turbocharger department and factory established in Baden, Switzerland
First licence agreement with Ishikawajima Heavy Industries (IHI), Japan
Licence agreement with Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), Korea
ABB Turbo Systems Ltd is founded in Baden, Switzerland
TPL/TPS generation of turbochargers introduced to the market
Turbo Systems United Co. Ltd. formed in Japan as a joint venture with IHI
Development of the TPL-C and TPS-F turbochargers for medium speed engines that meet low emission demands. TPL91-B is the world’s most powerful turbocharger
ABB Jiangjin Turbo System Co. formed in China as a joint venture with JTP
A100 launched leading to emissions reduction
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100th turbocharger service station is opened
Two new factories in Switzerland and China
Launch of the Power2, two-stage turbocharging system
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A200-L generation of turbochargers introduced to the market
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Product launch of the Power2 800-M, 2nd generation of two-stage turbocharging
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Upgrades launched, a major success in first year
Product launch TPR56 with VTG (TPR platform – Accelleron’s tailor made product for rail traction applications)
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Power2 800-M appears on a Wartsila engine that earns a Guiness Book of Records entry as world’s most efficient 4-stroke diesel engine
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MXP launched. Dedicated to marine auxiliary applications
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TPX launched. Dedicated to high-speed diesel applications
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Acquisition of Tekomar Group. Tekomar XPERT digital solutions for Marine are the first to be released
A200-H launched offering the highest single-stage pressure ratio of 6.5
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Turbo MarineCare launched. Data-enabled agreement for low-speed marine market
Tekomar XPERT for powerplants launched
Accelleron brand is launched
Accelleron established a partnership with Swiss technology company, Sauber Motorsport
Turbo SmartCare launched. Data-enabled agreement for medium-speed marine market
ACCX300-L next generation low-speed turbocharger is launched
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