Support Athens Stock Exchange building with three automatically synchronised generator sets

Country:	Greece
Industry Sector:	Financial
Product(s):	P1100E1
Application:	Standby

Petros Petropoulos completed an installation of generator sets at the new Stock Exchange in Athens, Greece

Petros Petropoulos AEBE was awarded a contract to supply, commission and install three P1100E1 generator sets to the new Athens Stock Exchange building. This replaced the existing building where the Stock Exchange had been established in 1932.

The new Stock Exchange is supported by the three automatically synchronised generator sets, which provide standby power for the entire building, including essential services such as IT systems and lighting. The generator sets were installed in the basement of the building and interconnecting pipe work was used to connect the generating sets to remote radiators. Engineered by FG Wilson Solutions, in conjunction with Petros Petropoulos, the remote radiators were installed on the roof and were specifically designed for low noise emissions of 60 dBA within a five metre radius.

The opening ceremony was attended by personnel from the Greek Ministry of Economy and Finance. The Finance Minister gave the opening speech and other distinguished guests included the Mayor of Athens and the President of the Athens Stock Exchange.

FG Wilson generator sets tailor made to support an NHS hospital

Country:	UK
Industry Sector:	Healthcare
Product(s):	2 x 650 kVA units
Application:	Standby

Have you ever wondered how they construct model ships within a bottle not much bigger than the model itself? This was the problem that a large hospital located in South Wales, UK, encountered when seeking to increase its standby power capacity by over 50%. The plant-room housed a single 800kVA unit, associated exhaust and acoustic systems and the hospital trust sought to utilise this plantroom for the new equipment.

In conjunction with the trust’s appointed consultants, FG Wilson’s Dealer tendered for, and was subsequently successful in being awarded this challenging project. Due to the plant-rooms size, the design team had to tailor a solution utilising the limited space available. As previous experience with hospitals had shown, the solution had to comply with to NHS specification, meet tight budget constraints and be delivered on time.

Our Dealer’s Design & Installation team not only handled the removal of the existing unit, which was used elsewhere on site, but they also supplied and installed two new FG Wilson 650 kVA synchronising sets. All attenuation was installed outside the building and the exhaust system extended to an elevated position with venting situated above the surrounding buildings. The 6200 control system performed exceptionally well in testing, exceeding all expectations of delivery of the synchronised power to the load breaker within the perimeters set by the C44 NHS specification.

The FG Wilson synchronised units offered a cost saving and space saving solution, and thanks to the Project Managers, Technical Engineers, Installation Team & Commissioning Engineer everything was delivered on schedule and within budget.

FG Wilson generator sets provide prime power to telecom mast sites across Saudi Arabia

Country:	Saudi Arabia
Industry Sector:	Communications
Product(s):	48 x 40 kVA units
Application:	Prime Power

Our scope of supply to Saudi Telecom Company required compliance to a very demanding specification, due to the harsh site conditions and remote locations in which the generator sets are required to operate in conjunction with their repeater stations. There were 24 sites involved in the project. Each site contains two 40 kVA generator sets housed in a common sound attenuated enclosure, which alternate at baseload duty on a weekly basis.

The generator sets run continuously as they provide prime power for the telecom mast sites. With the harsh conditions in the desert, the sets were designed to operate in temperatures of up to 50 degrees centigrade and withstand the possibility of frequent sand storms. Due to the difficulty in reaching the remote, unmanned, repeater station sites (often as much as 500km from the nearest town), the generator sets were also fitted with a lube oil top-up system which extends service intervals to 2000 hours.

Overall the project was a great success and was completed on time and to budget.

Providing power to Telecommunications in Papua New Guinea

Country:	Papua New Guinea
Industry Sector:	Communications
Product(s):	200 generator sets, ranging from 6 - 250 kVA
Application:	Prime Power

UMW Niugini Limited, the FG Wilson Dealer for Papua New Guinea, supplied over 200 generator sets, ranging from 6 - 250 kVA, in prime power applications for Digicel, a telecommunications provider.

The project began in July 2007, when Digicel trialled four different generator set manufacturers’ products, including FG Wilson, to power their sites and switches. Frequent quality and performance issues encountered with competitor product resulted in these sets being replaced.

The majority of the FG Wilson generator sets are 11 kVA units ordered from FG Wilson APS factory, Tianjin. The generator sets are installed in a wide range of climatic conditions. Some in the central highlands are operating at over 2,400 metres above sea level. Others such as the ones located at Tabubil are operating in regions where the annual rainfall is measured in metres rather than millimetres per year! Approximately 30 generator sets have been installed at Rabaul Town where an active volcano continuously spits out ash and dust, which are extremely corrosive and abrasive elements for the generating sets to operate in.

Approximately 80% of the generator sets are installed where there is no mains power supply and have been running in prime power applications. Two generator sets are typically installed per Digicel site sharing the run time between them. After more than 10,000 hours no major engine or AC alternator failures occured across the entire fleet of FG Wilson units.

Due to the proven reliability of the generator sets, Digicel plans to run them for a total of four years, rather than two, without any midlife overhauls. This will be a major cost saving with most of the generator sets having registered around 20,000 hours by this time.

Digicel’s confidence in the product has led them to choose FG Wilson products for their forthcoming expansion phases as they can continue to improve reliable network coverage for their customers in Papua New Guinea. The reliability of FG Wilson products operating in extreme climatic conditions, has positioned FG Wilson as the unrivalled choice!

1,000 Hour Extended service Interval for 10 - 22 kVA

FG Wilson are the first generator set manufacturer to offer a 1,000 hours Extended Service Interval (ESI) option under Perkins warranty terms for all models within the 10 - 22 kVA range.

Generator sets within this range can now run for 1,000 hours maintenance free under standard warranty terms, enhancing their suitability for telecoms and remote installations. Choosing the FG Wilson 1,000 hours ESI will provide you with lower operating costs via:

• Reduced labour and support
• Reduced travel time
• Less generator set downtime
• Reduction in replacement parts required

FG Wilson provide reliable power to the telecommunications business with high quality product you can trust. With our new 1,000 hour Extended Service Interval option, we deliver lower lifecycle costs you can count on.

Vilson ‘Strike Oil’ at exhibition

From 1st to the 3rd of November, FG Wilson's Dealer in Kazakhstan, Vilson, exhibited at the Mangistau Oil, Gas and Infrastructure exhibition in Aktau City, the oil and gas rich region of Kazakhstan. This annual event attracted over 3,000 visitors from the power, construction and telecommunication industries.

Vilson's presence at the event resulted in numerous enquiries and sales for both gas and diesel generator sets. Dennis Sirotenko, Customer Support Manager, Vilson, commented: "This event was a great success for us! We benefit greatly from attending these exhibitions and meeting our customers face to face."

Winning Orders at Local Annual Event

UMW Niugini Limited, the FG Wilson Dealer for Papua New Guinea, exhibited at the Morobe Show, an annual event providing local commercial, agricultural, manufacturing and industrial businesses the opportunity to showcase their products and brands. Held at Lae Show Grounds in Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea on the 15th and 16th October 2011, the event attracted a staggering 61,258 attendees.

Mark Mattrass, Divisional Product Manager, UMW Niugini Limited, commented: "A local presence is an essential ingredient to winning orders. We received three generator set orders at the show and are confident of a further four orders being confirmed in the new year."

Consultants get onboard with FG Wilson South African Dealer

FG Wilson's South African Dealer, FGW Generators, have taken the opportunity to network with major consultants at the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race in Capetown.

On 30th September FGW Generators mixed business and pleasure with a group of local consultants at the V & A Waterfront in Capetown. The day began with a breakfast followed by a demonstration of FG Wilson software tools. FGW Generators had the opportunity to not only show how such tools can help consultants do their job, but also promote the extent of their own expertise and experience in power solutions.

After lunch, guests were treated to a fantastic experience of a few hours sailing on the Clipper Derry-Londonderry yacht.

This event was a great success, providing the Dealer with a unique way to raise the profile of their business and the FG Wilson brand. It also allowed FGW Generators to further strengthen the valuable relationships they have with their customers. As Malachy Roscoe of FGW Generators commented, " since the event took place we have had several consultant enquiries regarding major projects that will be taking place in 2012".

If you would like to know more about FGW Generators please click here, or if you would like to find out more about the Clipper Round the World Yacht race please visit Clipper official website

Why do I need a generator set?

There are three general reasons why home owners and businesses choose to purchase generator sets:

• No mains electricity is available
• There is insufficient power from the mains supply to meet requirements
• To protect against the possibility of periodic or sustained loss of mains power, which can cause such things as economic loss, loss of power, loss of lighting, loss of life support equipment, loss of production, loss of data storage and loss of products, livestock or even human life.

Check out www.fgwilson.com for the range of products we have available.

What type of generator set do I need?

The type of generator that you need will vary depending on what it is required to power, where it will be installed and whether it is needed to run continuously or only when there is a power outage. To establish what type of generator is most suitable for you, contact your local FG Wilson dealer who will be able to size and quote for your requirements.

FG Wilson offers generator sets to provide prime power, standby power and rental power. We produce diesel and gas powered units as small as 6.8 kVA that are ideal for domestic and small retail properties up to sets as large as 2,200 kVA that can provide power for complete villages and even feed back into national electricity supply grids. Our generators can be started either manually or automatically and can be provided as open sets, canopied sets and containerised sets. There is also the option to have the generator mounted on a trailer if it needs to be transportable.

How do I know what size of generator set to purchase for my premises?

There is no one correct answer to this question. The size of generator set required will depend on a number of individual factors. To ensure that your generator set is correctly sized you should contact your local FG Wilson Dealer. They will make an appointment to come out and help you identify the kVA or wattage rating for all the equipment and appliances on your premises that would be required by the generator. This will then enable them to provide you with details of the exact size and type of generator that is most suitable for your needs.

FG Wilson sponsor yacht in round the world race

FG Wilson is sponsoring the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race - the world's longest yacht race spanning a vast 40,000 miles. As co-sponsors with Derry City Council we are supporting the efforts of the Derry ~ Londonderry Team to be the first to reach 15 ports on six continents.

A total of 10 identical 68ft (20m) ocean racing yachts are participating in this exciting event. Each yacht is sponsored by a city, region or country and skippers are supplied through the organisers, Clipper. Starting in Southampton, England on the 31st July it is estimated that the circumnavigation of the race route will take 11 months to complete. With 15 races spread over eight legs, the 10 teams have ample opportunity to build up their points in their bid to win the championship position.

Ciaran McCarney, Business Development and Dealer Support Manager, commented: 'The race is a great opportunity for FG Wilson as it provides 10 months of coverage and promotion of the FG Wilson brand around the world. The race reaches a potential global audience of 524 million in 194 countries and visits 16 cities. It is also an exciting project for FG Wilson to be involved with and we will be following the race, rooting for the Derry ~ Londonderry yacht to win!'

Pictured in photograph is FG Wilson Regional Sales Manager, Southern England, Nick New at the launch of the Clipper Round the World Race with Derry ~ Londonderry yacht crew.

If you would like to know more about the race please see the Clipper official website

$26M FG Wilson Investment

FG Wilson is delighted to have opened our new Engineering Centre of Excellence at our manufacturing facility in Larne, Northern Ireland.

With UK government support, $26m has been spent on state of the art testing and validation facilities. This will not only significantly improve FG Wilson's product validation process but will also enable us to develop better products, faster and quicker than the competition.

The Duke of York, the UK's representative for International Trade and Investment, opened the multi-million dollar investment, which it is hoped will boost the local economy.

Dr. Mark Sweeney, FG Wilson Managing Director commented,

"This is an extremely important investment for FG Wilson. It will enhance sustainability at the company, one of our major corporate objectives, by streamlining the product development process and improving the performance and efficiency of our generator sets."

"We are very grateful to Invest Northern Ireland for their support and we look forward to further development at Larne in the next few years," Dr. Sweeney added.

During his tour of the company, the Duke of York met staff involved in product validation, technical development and services engineering before unveiling a plaque which commemorates the opening of Engineering Centre of Excellence.

FG Wilson Dealers host power solutions seminar for Consulting Engineers

In May 2011, FG Wilson's Power Solutions Team, alongside local Dealers FGW FZE and Ateco, conducted a series of technical seminars in the Middle East aimed at consulting engineers. FG Wilson Dealers are continuously building on the value they offer to this sector of the market. They have the expertise and resource to support Consultants from the initial design of customized power solutions through to installation.

These seminars provided an opportunity to not only form new relationships with consultants in the Middle East but to develop those we have already formed over the years.

Our main seminar took place at the Meridien Hotel in Abu Dhabi with over 120 guests in attendance.

Delegates received a brief overview of FG Wilson before moving on to the core technical focus of the evening. Topics particularly relevant to the Middle East, such as High Voltage Alternators and High Ambient Cooling Systems, were covered in the technical presentations.

To end the evening, a buffet dinner was served in the hotel garden, providing further opportunity for discussion with consultants on up and coming developments in the region.

We are delighted with the delegates' assessment of this seminar. The overwhelming majority, when surveyed, found the event very useful with the appropriate level of technical information.

The visit has helped to raise the profile of FG Wilson and its Dealers among key consultants and contractors in the Middle East. This will no doubt result in continued success in Solutions business for our Dealers in this region.

Amper 2011 Exhibition

Pevot s.r.o., our Dealer in the Czech Republic, recently had a stand at the annual 4-day Amper 2011 exhibition held in Brno.

This year, the well established annual exhibition for Electronics, Electrotechnics and Energy sectors, was held in a bigger and better venue than in previous years, allowing 580 exhibitors from the Czech Republic and 24 other countries to attend.

Pevot's stand, with FG Wilson 26 - 200 kVA product displayed, stood out from the rest and effectively promoted both the FG Wilson and Pevot brands.

Over 40,000 visitors, including project managers; general construction contractors; and planners and developers passed through the doors. The Pevot stand attracted 50 of those visitors per day.

Pevot are pleased with the results generated through this event. Jan Petr, Junior Sales Manager in Pevot commented: "Around a third of the specific project enquiries we received relate to ongoing projects in various stages and the genset supplier should be chosen in the coming weeks."

Overall, Amper 2011 was very successful for Pevot - we wish them luck in converting those enquiries into profitable contracts.

FG Wilson is re-accreditated with the Investors in People Quality Standard

FG Wilson has once again been recognised for its excellence in people management and development through the re-accreditation of the Investors in People Quality Standard.

We undergo regular assessment to maintain this prestigious, nationally recognised standard and have previously achieved it in 2001, 2004, 2007.

Bill Guest, HR Manager, FG Wilson comments, "People are FG Wilson's greatest asset, which is why achieving the Investors in People Quality Standard for the fourth consecutive time is proof that FG Wilson is truly focused on the training, development and management of its people."

easYgen Control Panel Range – Now Available

The next generation of synchronising control panels, the NEW easYgen-2500 (standard product) and the easYgen-3200 (solutions product) provide improved system control and flexibility. Harnessing high performance technology and reliable power management and control, these panels are proven industry leading control systems in the marketplace.

View our NEW easYgen Range Brochure for more information on the control panel range and associated accessories.

FG Wilson Dealers exhibit at Data Centre World Expo, London

Progress Group, Dieselec Thistle and Power Electrics, three of our UK Dealers, recently exhibited at Data Centre World Expo, Olympia Exhibition Centre, London from the 2-3rd March 2011.

Attracting in excess of 3,000 visitors, the two-day event was supported by over 160 exhibitors, with a key focus on helping data centre managers plan, implement and manage their existing and future data centre requirements.

As a result of the exhibition, each of the Dealerships acquired quality industry focused business contacts, with sales leads currently being followed up.

New product being built at Brazil manufacturing facility

The P200-2 product, powered by the Perkins 1106C engine, now manufactured in our Brazil facility, is available to order.

This product introduction to our 120,000 sq ft manufacturing facility at Piracicaba demonstrates our commitment to the South American market and to the continued expansion of our global manufacturing capacity.

For more information please view the 26 - 200 kVA range brochure and technical datasheets.

This product continues to be offered from our Northern Ireland manufacturing facility in Larne.