• The INNIO Group and Gföllner Group joint venture addresses the rapidly growing energy demand in the U.S. with flexible, quickly deployable energy solutions.
• By 2028, total output of the container modules produced annually is expected to exceed 1 gigawatt.
• In the medium term, more than 200 new jobs will be created at the new location.
Jenbach and Grieskirchen, Austria – July 9, 2025 – INNIO Group and Gföllner Group have established a joint venture in the U.S., IGPS (INNIO Gfoellner Power Systems LLC). The joint venture aims to meet the rapidly rising demand for decentralized, flexible, and quickly deployable energy solutions. INNIO holds a majority stake in the new company and will provide its high-performance Jenbacher gas engines, which will be containerized on site to create modular energy solutions.
“This joint venture is another important step forward on our growth path. With decentralized plug-and-play energy solutions, we are the ideal partner to help meet the rapidly growing energy demands of the U.S.,” said Dr. Olaf Berlien, president and CEO of INNIO Group.
Production of the container modules with Jenbacher engines is scheduled to begin by the end of 2025. By 2028, the capacity of the containers produced will be capable of delivering well over 1 gigawatt of output annually. The container modules will be manufactured in Trenton, New Jersey.
“This joint venture supports the expansion of North America’s energy infrastructure through decentralized container systems. Gföllner is committed to enabling a secure and sustainable energy supply worldwide,” said Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Karl Pühretmair, owner and CEO at Gföllner Group.
INNIO intends to expand its U.S. workforce by around 50 percent in the coming years. In Trenton alone, more than 200 new jobs—primarily in production—are planned. Interested candidates can find more information here.
Gföllner
The Gföllner Group is a technology leader in the construction of technical containers and vehicle production. Customers from the energy, industrial, rail, and construction sectors rely on the group’s many years of experience and in-depth expertise.
The focus is on customized container solutions that meet the highest technical requirements and are used worldwide. Gföllner combines all competencies – from engineering, steel construction, sheet metal working, and welding technology to corrosion protection and the integration of sensitive technical systems. This comprehensive in-house production guarantees quality, flexibility, and reliable implementation – all from a single source.
Headquartered in Sankt Georgen near Grieskirchen (Austria) and with production sites in Weibern (Austria) and Rozvadov (Czech Republic), Gföllner operates internationally with an export ratio of 75%. As a provider of flexible space and container solutions, Gföllner develops sustainable concepts for the global challenges of tomorrow.
For more information, visit www.gfoellner.com. Follow the Gföllner Group on LinkedIn for the latest insights and news.
About INNIO Group
INNIO Group is a leading energy solution and service provider that empowers industries and communities to make sustainable energy work today. With its Jenbacher and Waukesha product brands and its AI-powered myplant digital platform, INNIO Group offers innovative solutions for the power generation and compression segments that help industries and communities generate and manage energy sustainably while navigating the fast-changing landscape of traditional and green energy sources. With its flexible, scalable, and resilient energy solutions and services, INNIO Group enables its customers to manage the energy transition along the energy value chain wherever they are in their transition journey. INNIO Group is headquartered in Jenbach (Austria), with other primary operations in Waukesha (Wisconsin, U.S.) and Welland (Ontario, Canada).
For more information, visit INNIO Group’s website at innio.com. Follow INNIO Group on X and LinkedIn.
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Susanne Reichelt
INNIO Group
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