Westport Innovations Inc. (Westport) is a provider of engine and fuel system technologies utilizing gaseous fuels. The Company�s technology and products enable light- (less than 5.9 liter), medium- (5.9 to 8.9 liter), heavy-duty (11 to 16 liter) and high-horsepower (greater than 16 liter) petroleum-based fuel engines to use natural gas. As of December 31, 2011, the Company sold over 30,000 natural gas and propane engines to customers in more than 19 countries. On July 1, 2011, the Company acquired, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Juniper Engines Italy S.r.l., 100% of the Emer S.p.A. (Emer), from Venice S.p.A. On October 12, 2011, the Company acquired, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Westport Light Duty Inc.