Swiss Packaging Expertise Protects Swiss Engineering Excellence
Wegmüller AG has safely transported a delicate model of the marine diesel engine 8RT-flex96C-B to the USA on behalf of the Diesel Motoren Winterthur Association. The replica of one of the largest container ship engines from the Sulzer/Wärtsilä design line is now part of a permanent exhibition at the University of Maryland, where it also serves as a teaching tool for future engineers.
Special Construction for Maximum Safety
For the Atlantic crossing, Wegmüller AG developed a custom-made wooden crate with a floating-mounted base. This design provided vibration damping and reliably protected the fragile model against shocks and impacts. Individually tailored wooden supports secured the exhibit at all critical points. The shipment, weighing around 300 kilograms, arrived at the University of Maryland unscathed after several weeks of land and sea transport.
Customer Satisfaction and International Recognition
“With Wegmüller AG, we had a packaging expert at our side who knew exactly what was needed for such a sensitive exhibit,” says Rolf Meier, President of the Diesel Motoren Winterthur Association.
Marc Wegmüller, CEO of Wegmüller AG, also draws a positive conclusion: “For us, it was an exciting challenge to develop packaging that reliably protects the model’s delicate details. Thanks to our many years of experience with customized special solutions, we were able to master this task with ease.”
Making Waves in the USA
Even during unpacking at the University of Maryland, the sophisticated transport packaging attracted much attention and excitement. Today, the model is not only part of an exhibition, but also a vivid teaching tool that helps students understand the function of modern marine diesel engines, their historical development, and their technical dimensions.