Member News
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Marous Brothers Construction enters the wind industry and finds immediate success.
A Cleveland construction company's ongoing ability to diversify—from site work to road work to plant work—has enabled it to react and acclimate to ever-changing economic climates and ever-emerging industries. And it's foray into the energy industry via the natural gas pipeline subsequently presented Marous Brothers with its first ever wind industry project. more > |
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Vela Gear Systems sets its sights on supplying the natural gas industry.
Shifting energy markets and uncertain U.S. policy have forced manufacturers to rethink their strategies for growth and new investment. As natural gas prices plummet, putting stress on wind industry development, there's a rising tide of supply chain manufacturers examining the potential opportunities that go with diversification. more > |
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Bob Queen, Lean/Continuous Improvement Manager, Plant One at TSS Technologies, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, recently discussed the company's involvement in GLWN's Lean Mastery Program and the positive outcomes that came from participation. Read what Bob had to say. more >
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For Manifold & Phalor, Inc., a job shop contract manufacturer and repair organization based just outside of Columbus, Ohio, a new state-of-the-art facility prompted the need for an outside business assessment by GLWN, which has helped open the doors to the wind industry and opportunities for new business in other industries.
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The newly developed, 40-acre Hardin County Rail Logistics Center presents a variety of opportunities for wind industry suppliers. Located in the heart of the thriving Ohio's wind industry, the center simplifies the transportation of wind turbine parts and eliminates the logistical headaches associated with getting products to their proper endpoints.
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One of GLWN's most interesting member success stories for 2011 revolves around an offshore OEM new to the U.S. (for which GLWN helped establish a domestic purchasing presence) and a supply chain partner new to the wind industry (with whom GLWN advised). Spoiler alert: The story ends with the latter securing a blanket purchase order from the former. more >
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Company will make newly designed wind turbines in Newton
Colorado-based New Millennium Wind Energy recently announced that they have chosen the Kansas Logistics Park (a GLWN member) in Newton, Kansas for its first manufacturing facility. more >
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Amerisafe Consulting and Safety Services is a national, full service safety consulting, staffing and training company. The Amerisafe staff of highly trained and seasoned safety consultants have proven experience in developing safety management programs for all types of industries such as petro-chemical refining, wind energy, power utilities, steel, manufacturing, glass, and new construction, to name a few. more >
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