# IHI to merge power system companies into Niigata Power Systems

IHI Corporation will transfer its power plant engineering business to Niigata Power Systems, which will also absorb Diesel United. The merged entity will be renamed IHI Power Systems, effective no later than July 1, 2019.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2019-05-29
- Where: Tokyo, Japan
- Status: announced
- Products: diesel engines, gas turbines, dual-fuel engines, azimuth thrusters
- Sectors: [Power Generation Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/power-generation-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [IHI](https://endata.com/companies/6049.md)
- [Diesel United](https://endata.com/companies/36921.md) (target)
- [Niigata Power Systems](https://endata.com/companies/36922.md) (acquirer)

## Sources

- [motorship.com](https://www.motorship.com/news/general-news/ihi-to-merge-power-system-companies/), 2019-05-29: "The pooling of operations in the new, Tokyo-headquartered entity, IHI Power Systems, will not affect existing contracts and agreements with business partners and customers."

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