The Wilo Group strengthened its global network in 2023
The Wilo Group has long been strongly represented in the countries of the Global South. We used the year 2023 to significantly expand our commitment once again and to network market partners from the North and South more tightly.
In May, for example, we organised a business conference entitled “Building Bridges – Africa”. Together with around 100 guests, we focused on the potential of the emerging continent of Africa as part of this event. We invested heavily in the implementation of our “region-for-region” strategy again in 2023. In July, we broke ground for the expansion of our plantin Dubai (UAE) and opened our expanded regional hub in Nairobi (Kenya). In August and September, we celebrated the opening of two state-of-the-art, hightech production sites in Kesurdi (India) and Changzhou (China).
The Wilo Industry Conference 2023 took place in one of the smartest and most sustainable cities in the world. In Singapore, together with our high-ranking guests from business, politics, science and society, we explored the role smart urban areas will play in the world of tomorrow.
For the first time ever, Wilo and the German Sustainability Award Foundation awarded the International German Sustainability Award (Internationaler Deutscher Nachhaltigkeitspreis – IDNP) in November. The award recognises partnerships between German companies and those based in the Global South.
We took part in the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP28, in December. At the COP28 in Dubai, we drew particular attention to the need for sustainable water management.
On 15 December, we celebrated a real milestone in Wilo’s commitment to sustainability. A groundbreaking ceremony marked the start of the construction of an innovative health centre at the Wilopark. The Health Cube will be the new focal point of our global health management.
The year 2023 was once again characterised by multiple crises and complex geopolitical and geoeconomic developments. The Wilo Group’s business development this year shows once again that the consistent implementation of a strong strategy and – now more than ever – multilateral actions are required. Those who build bridges, change perspectives and drive long-term and sustainable innovation will also be able to navigate safety through challenging times in the future. At the Wilo Group, we are very well prepared for this.
Yours,
Oliver Hermes
President & CEO of the Wilo Group
