Waukesha’s Welland Facility Wins Canada’s 2023 5-Star Energy And Resource Company Award

The Waukesha manufacturing facility in Welland, Canada, part of the INNIO Group (INNIO), is one of eight companies to be named a 2023 5-Star Energy & Resource Company by Canadian Occupational Safety. It also received the program’s 5-Star Safety Award.

The energy and resource award goes to companies that demonstrate a strong ESG program, measurable environmental and social impacts, and a consistent health and safety policy.

The manufacturing site in Welland produces Waukesha engines and gensets for the global marketplace. Opened in 2018, the 500,000-square-foot manufacturing facility sits on 83 acres of land that also serve as a habitat for local wildlife and other federally protected species. Building on a safety and sustainability culture, the site has been registered for its adherence to ISO 14001 environmental and 45001 health and safety standards in addition to its 9001-quality certification.

“With our Waukesha technology, we are empowering customers on their decarbonization journeys,” says Bud Hittie, president and leader for INNIO’s Waukesha brand. “Our commitment to ESG principles is not only core to our operations but is fundamentally intertwined with the value we provide to our customers. Our advanced solutions support efficient energy consumption, enhanced productivity, and lower maintenance costs.”