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Aug. 31 - Sept. 1, 2010
Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International(FMA)
Wind Energy Conference: Opportunities for Suppliers
As the fastest growing industry in North America, involvement in wind energy is a huge opportunity for precision manufacturers. Join FMA Aug. 31-Sept. 1, 2010 to find out if it's the right fit for your company!
The event is dedicated to helping fabricating and machining shops identify and capitalize on opportunities in the wind energy supply chain. Discussion with panelists from the leading wind turbine manufacturers will answer your questions about procurement procedures. Plus, hear success stories from other fabricators and equipment vendors.
You can also tour Acciona Windpower's Turbine Generator Assembly Plant and Kirkwood Community College's precision sheet metal and CNC machining labs, as well review tabletop exhibits of products and services to get up-to-date on industry advancements. Exhibitors include: Distefano Tool & Mfg.; Duraflex, Inc.; Flanders Electric Motor Services, Inc.; Olympus NDT; Perfection Machinery Sales; Superior Joining Technologies, Inc.; TWR Lighting, Inc.; Walker Magnetics.
Attend the program to share your expertise and needs with others. They could be your next partner!
Interested in sponsoring and/or exhibiting at the event? Hurry! There are still a few opportunities remaining. Contact Megan Paja at 815-227-8203 to learn more.
July 12, 2010
Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International(FMA)
Conference to Focus on Wind Energy Opportunities for Suppliers
ROCKFORD, Ill., - Wind energy, one of the fastest growing industries in North America, is a huge opportunity for precision manufacturers. The two-day Wind Energy Conference, Aug. 31 to Sept. 1 at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is designed to help manufacturers identify and capitalize on the wind energy supply chain.
Sponsored by Green Manufacturer magazine, the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association (FMA), and Perfection Machinery Sales, Inc., the conference will include an overview of the wind industry and procurement procedures, technical presentations on fabricating and machining wind turbine components, and a tour of a wind turbine generator assembly plant.
"Recognition of the value of wind energy as a low cost, clean source for electricity is creating major new business opportunities for manufacturers," said Kate Bachman, editor of Green Manufacturer magazine. "Conference attendees will have a jump start in learning about the requirements and expectations of suppliers in this emerging sector."
Registration is available online at www.fmanet.org or via phone by calling 888-394-4362.
Dale Reckman, director of field services for Great Lakes WIND Network, will deliver the event's opening address and provide an overview on the components in a wind turbine. Reckman has more than 25 years of executive manufacturing experience with an extensive background in the wind industry.
Following Reckman's presentation, participants will tour the Acciona Windpower wind turbine generator assembly plant in West Branch, Iowa.
On day two, Jeff Anthony, manager of utility programs for the American Wind Energy Association, will provide an industry outlook on the wind energy sector. The United States has passed Germany to become the country producing the most wind power, and Texas, Iowa and California are the three leading states for wind power production. The Department of Energy has estimated that wind power could account for 20 percent of the nation's electricity supply by 2030.
A panel discussion on procurement procedures will feature Perry Wozney of Acciona Windpower North America, Jason DeGroot of Clipper Windpower Inc., and Gene Cuenot from Vestas Nacelles A/S.
Attendees also can tour Kirkwood Community College's precision sheet metal and CNC machining labs, and review tabletop exhibits of products and services to get up-to-date on industry advancements.
Based in Rockford, Ill., the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, Intl. (FMA), is a professional organization with more than 2,100 members working together to improve the metal forming and fabricating industry. Founded in 1970, FMA brings metal fabricators and fabricating equipment manufacturers together through technology councils, educational programs, networking events, and the FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show. FMA also has a technology affiliate, the Tube & Pipe Association, International (TPA), which focuses on the unique needs of companies engaged in tube and pipe producing and fabricating.
