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5 REASONS YOU NEED TO ATTEND THIS EVENT

1 Meet All the Leading US Wind Turbine OEMs in One Place Over Two Days

2 Share the Experience of 250+ Targeted Senior Level US Wind Supply Chain Attendees

3 Get Proven Business Boosting Tips from 25+ Relevant Wind Industry Expert Speakers

`` Why the Global Wind Turbine Supply Chain is Changing: Assess what you need to do to prepare for an uncertain future; with a special focus on lean manufacturing, reducing inventory, flexible orders and realistic installation forecasts through the next 24 months

`` Matching Supply to Increase Demand: Understand how OEMs need a consistent, reliable, durable and repeatable procurement process as their manufacturing scales up

`` Latest Federal and State Policy Updates: Hear about the latest impacts on US wind turbine supply chain development and what’s set to affect your procurement and manufacturing efforts going forward

`` Realize Real Benefits of Lean Manufacturing: Get to grips with the latest strategies to cut waste, minimize your inventory and reduce your costs to improve your company competitiveness in saturated areas of the market

`` Location, Location, Location! Understand the robust process of analysis that OEMs and component manufacturers assess when selecting viable manufacturing locations

`` Offshore Supply Chain Planning Insight: Discover how to set your business up to serve the rapidly emerging North American offshore market – How will your location & logistics planning and manufacturing timelines need to change?

`` Prepare for Boom of ‘Post Warranty’ Procurement: Get the best advice from developers / owners about how you can offer component solutions direct to the growing wind turbine servicing industry

`` OEM Plans and Predictions for Future Production: Hear insight from key OEMs on their production plans for the US wind market and their strategies to drive down turbine costs

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4 Benefit from 14+ Hours of Networking Giving You a Huge Chance to Make Vital Contacts

5 Easily Become Your Company’s Recognized Wind Turbine Supply Chain Expert

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DEVELOP LEaN MaNUFaCTURING STRaTEGIES TO GaIN a COMPETITIVE EDGE IN THE US WIND TURBINE SUPPLY CHaIN

You already know that Wind Energy is an outstanding long term bet for your business. You’ll also be acutely aware of the tough economic conditions over the last two years. Despite this the wind energy supply chain is still – and will continue to be – a lucrative place to do business.

Even in a turbulent market place with tight funding over 6,500MW of new installations were delivered in 2010. In order to continue to deliver – and grow – these figures, suppliers and OEMs alike need to adopt lean manufacturing and supply chain strategies to ensure competitiveness for long term US market dominance.

As you face increasing competition from European and Asian suppliers it is vital that you take positive steps now to build the relationships that will power your business forwards over the next 18 months. And what an 18 months it could be with the economy recovering, offshore wind coming into play and significant tech developments. Make sure your business doesn’t miss out on this opportunity.

Now is the time for wind turbine component suppliers to become leaner, tighter, reduce waste, manage working capital, maintain margins and of course quality. In short OEMs want to see you reducing non-productive dollars!

The demand gap brought about by the financial crisis has forced turbine component suppliers to downsize and refocus capacity. It is now critical to understand what production and inventory planning strategies OEMs are using to avoid the ‘just in time’ approach to manufacturing and prevent late or even short deliveries.

If your company are searching for exclusive insight into how to address these issues and more then you need to attend Wind Energy Update’s 2nd US Wind Turbine Supply Chain conference, in detroit, on April 5-6 2011.

The 2nd US Wind Turbine Supply Chain conference has been developed in collaboration with major Wind Turbine OEMs to specifically equip you with the information you need, provide practical solutions, and build the relationships you need to do business in this competitive arena.

THE FOUNDATIONS FOR AN OUTSTANDING 2011 – 2012

By the end of 2008, almost 50% of wind turbine components for US installations were manufactured domestically (source: AWEA), where component suppliers were hugely in demand. With the international economic slowdown affecting the US wind energy market in 2010, suppliers are no longer in control, and OEMs have very high demands to meet.

US wind turbine manufacturers are keen to source locally, but need cost competitive, high quality products from their suppliers. And US component manufacturers now have to compete with the expertise of European suppliers, and cheap costs of Asian providers.

If your company want to be a significant wind energy manufacturer in North America, attending the 2nd US Wind Turbine Supply Chain Conference, in Detroit, April 2011 will arm you with the business critical insight you need to seize your share of the market.

The 2nd US Wind Turbine Supply Chain Conference 2011 has been hand-crafted to give you exclusive insight into:

1. What OEMs are looking for to develop deeper relationships with long term suppliers

2. How to cope with order fluctuations and demands for greater manufacturing flexibility

3. What are the OEM production plans for 2011 and 2012

4. How to reduce your risks with carefully selected strategic partnerships

This unique 2-day conference will bring together international wind turbine OEMs, large-scale tier 1 component suppliers, manufacturing and logistics firms, industrial manufacturers, raw materials, government bodies and supply chain experts to ensure your business understands the challenges and is well placed to take advantage of this massive opportunity.

“It was a very unique format. It provided a great opportunity of being able to get face time with

the OEMs which is often not possible at the larger shows. “

Cathy Spencer, General Manager – Northern Plains Commerce Center,

Mallory Alexander International Logistics

ESSENTIAL US WIND TURBINE SUPPLY CHAIN BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE FOR LONG TERM SURVIVABILITY

The agenda for our 2nd US Wind Turbine conference has been independently hand crafted to address your industry needs – and we’ve worked hard testing the agenda with leading wind turbine pioneers to ensure the quality and relevance of this conference for your business.

Turn the page now to see the full agenda for this year’s conference and you will see how your conference ticket will provide you with a mass of invaluable advice that is critical to your business! It would literally take you hundreds of hours and thousands of $$$s to secure this information anywhere else. So make the sensible decision and secure your ticket today!

This conference will equip you with more industry facts, strategies and data than you can harvest in months. Hear from the biggest names in the industry with exceptional insight from the following industry leaders:- VP of Supply Chain Management for the Americas

Region, Siemens Wind Energy - Sourcing Leader – Renewables, GE Energy- Director - Strategic Procurement, Acciona- Supply Chain Director, Suzlon- VP Supply Management, Nordex USA - Strategic Procurement Manager, Mitsubishi Power

Systems Americas

Plus Senior Representatives from Invenergy, Timken, Danotek, LM Windpower, SKF, Hansen Transmissions, Draka also confirmed to join the speaker line-up.

Check out the full list of speakers enclosed in the conference agenda…

“It attracted the right level of participation from OEMs, the industry and suppliers

and covered very relevant topics.”

Kevin Hazel, Vice President – Supply Chain Management for the Americas Region,

Siemens Wind Power

WHY WIND ENERGY UPDATE ARE CONFIDENT THIS EVENT WILL DELIVER – YOU TOLD US IT DOES!

The feedback from our inaugural US Wind Turbine Supply Chain conference was exceptional. Companies previously unaware of our conference expertise were surprised by the high calibre of speakers, the unique interactive format and the amount of workable intelligence they were able to take away from the event.

“Thank you facilitating a GREAT CONFERENCE!! It was the best run and most informative Wind

Conference I have attended ever.”

Perry Wozney, Director – Strategic Procurement, Acciona Energy North America

Unrivaled wind turbine supply chain information… otherwise unreachable networking opportunities… unsurpassed content quality and unbeatable value for money!

Our events are industry leading and places invariably sell out quickly. Make sure you reserve your ticket today and secure your leading position in the North American wind turbine supply chain!

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The earlier you register, the bigger the discount! Call +1800 814 3459 or 44 (0) 207 375 7575

Call us now on 1800 814 3459 (US toll free); +44 207 375 7575 (rest of world) or book your place online at: www.windenergyupdate.com/supplychainUSA

We look forward to welcoming you to Detroit in April 2011!

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READ THE TESTIMONIALS OF PAST US WIND TURBINE SUPPLY CHAIN ATTENDEES

DELEGATE PROFILE AT OUR 2010 US WIND TURBINE SUPPLY CHAIN CONFERENCE

WORkING GROUP DISCUSSIONS

– INTERACT AND BRAINSTORM WITH YOUR INDUSTRY PEERS

Integral to our 2nd US Wind Turbine Supply Chain conference are our working group discussions which encourage productive, worthwhile and invaluable networking and interaction with your fellow conference attendees and US supply chain professionals.

Brainstorm, share best practices, compare solutions and pose questions to senior level OEM and Tier 1 executives relating to the most pressing supply chain issues affecting the US wind turbine industry.

Our informal yet structured sessions will better equip you with contacts, ideas and solutions to apply to your immediate supply chain challenges.

Brainstorm, share ideas and work directly with your fellow conference attendees with our engaging Working Group Discussions.

Just book your conference ticket today!

Gain exclusive insight into new manufacturing

innovations and developments during this hour long intensive workshop. Hosted by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, in conjunction with Kinetik Partners and the City of Detroit, realise how to apply manufacturing techniques as showcased by pioneering companies developing cost effective wind technology solutions.

NEW FOR 2011 EXCLUSIVE New Manufacturing

Innovation Workshop

“Thank you facilitating a GREAT CONFERENCE!! It was the best run and most informative Wind Conference I have attended ever.”


“It was a great opportunity to learn about the US Wind Supply Chain and to hear about the most concerning topics from an OEM point of view.”

Stephan Reithmann, Ingenics

“The US Wind Turbine Supply Chain summit plays a critical role in bringing key players together to work on important industry issues. Every service provider in this industry should attend and contribute to this important process.”

Paul Brower, ATS Drilling, L.P.

“It was the best event I have attended for current industry information and the opportunity to sit down with the OEMs and have group discussions.”

James Moorman, CMC/BMC Utility Products

“This was my first attendance at a Wind Energy Update event. The conference was well managed and created the opportunity to communicate directly with key decision makers. I will certainly attend the next supplier conference!”

Pedro Dinis, Martifer-Hirschfeld Energy Systems

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Raw materials - Steel, fluids, coatings, composites 12%

Manufacturers - castings, forgings, machining 15%

Tier 2 - Mechanical, electrical, cabling, capacitors 30%

Tier 1 - Blades, towers, gearboxes, nacelles 12%

Ports, logistics and contruction 8%Economic development,

government, not for profit 11%

OEMs, developers, utilities 7%Analyst and consultants 5%

Job titles include:

Senior Supply Chain Directors, Procurement / Purchasing Managers and Senior Sales Executives, Business Development Directors and Heads of Strategy

The meeting place to do business with the most senior US supply chain executives

REDUCE COSTS aND DEEPEN YOUR SUPPLIER RELaTIONS WITH ROBUST LEaN MaNUFaCTURING STRaTEGIES

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Market Predictions, Developments and Trends for

2011 and Beyond

GROWING thE DOMEStIC US WIND tURbINE MaNUFaCtURING INDUStRy

•Understandinterplaybetweendomesticvs.foreignmanufacturing – ease of access, quality and transportation

•CanNorthAmericanmanufacturersreallycompeteonprice and quality with China and Asia? Review the stats

•Ascertaintheeconomicprosandconsofdomesticsourcing and how to solidify your position against growing Asian competition

•Assesswhatcomponentsareindemandorovercapacity and review trends for local production vs. foreign imports

Dan Shreve, Director, MAKE Consulting

2011 US WIND tURbINE SUppLy ChaIN MaRkEt FORECaSt aND UpDatE

•Getacomprehensiveanalysisonturbineinstallationsand component manufacturing in the 2011 and 2012 US market

•Learnhowshiftsinthecompetitivelandscapeforwindturbine vendors will impact the supply chain

•Getanoverviewofthepolicydriversatthefederalandstate level and how these are likely to shape the market

•Discoverwhatfundamentalswillinfluencegrowthofthe US wind market over the next 2-5 years including transmission and natural gas

Matt Kaplan, Senior Analyst – North America Wind Energy Group, IHS Emerging Energy Research

pOLICy INSIGht – What NEXt FOR FEDERaL LEVEL SUppORt OF thE US WIND MaNUFaCtURING INDUStRy?

•GainanoverviewofthecurrentstatusofFederalsupport in the US for wind manufacturers – and what more can be done to secure a clear Renewable Energy Standard and Clean Energy Policy

•GetaStatebyStatereviewoninvestmentincentivesand discover how to work within the current parameters

•Benefitfrominsightintofuturefederalsupportandrealise how best to plan for it

Ed Weston, Director, Global Wind Network

Reducing the Risks of US Manufacturing

StRatEGIC paRtNERING – hOW tO ENtER thE US MaRkEt thROUGh MaNUFaCtURING paRtNERShIpS

•Getanassessmentofsuccessfuljointventurestodateand realise the benefits of incorporating engineering and strategic strengths whilst lowering risk, especially during uncertain times for new manufacturing or investment

•Understandthecomplexitiesofstrategicbrokeringwhilst delivering easier market entry

•Discoverhowtoreviewwhatmakestherightpartnership for your company based on cultural and technology synergies

Matthew Carr, Strategic Procurement Manager, Mitsubishi Power Systems America

LOCaL FOR LOCaL VS. GLObaL FOR LOCaL – hOW tO OptIMIzE yOUR SUppLy ChaIN FOR GLObaL GROWth

•Calculatehowtoincreaseyourchangestobecomeareliable supplier in the wind turbine industry

•Discoverwhatparametersyouneedtoassesswhenestablishing long term partnerships with suppliers and how to realise whether their growth plans are in alignment with yours

•Understandwhysuppliersneedtobeselectiveoftheir OEM partners and ensure that development strategies work for customers and suppliers alike

Hans Landin, Director – Process Industries OE & Wind Energy, The Timken Company

How to “lean” the Wind Turbine Supply Chain –

Strategies, Developments and Progress

LEaN MaNUFaCtURING aND SUppLy ChaIN pRINCIpLES – UNDERStaND hOW tO REDUCE WaStE IN yOUR SUppLy ChaIN

•Realizewhatleantoolstoincorporateintoyourmanufacturing and business strategy by applying best practices from the automotive and industrial sectors

•GetanexpertguideintoSixSigmaassessmentofyour current production and how to remove non productive dollars whilst maintaining your margins

•Discusswhatleanapproachesyoucanapplytoreduce costs including: automation technologies, negotiating with raw material suppliers and better inventory management

Natarajan Viswanathan, Cost Estimation Manager, Clipper Windpower

hOW tO COpE WIth ORDER FLUCtUatIONS aND DEMaNDS FOR GREatER MaNUFaCtURING FLEXIbILIty IN thE US WIND tURbINE MaRkEt

•UnderstandwhatfinancialparametersOEMsarelooking for from their manufacturing partners to be able to flex capacity when required to meet orders

•Discusshowbesttoreduceleadtimeswithcontingent planning to effectively deliver orders and OEM requirements

•Realizehowyoucanreactandrampupproductionquickly to respond to orders with better results for you and your customer


OEM INSIGHT TO DEVELOP DEEPER SUPPLIER RELATIONS

DEVELOpING DEEpER SUppLIER RELatIONS FROM thE DESIGN phaSE tO DELIVER COSt REDUCtIONS – aN OEM INSIGht

•HearfromaleadingOEMontheirstrategyofwhenbest to collaborate in the design phase of wind turbine components – realise what innovations they are looking for and the technical engineering you can bring to the table

•DiscoverhowbesttoapproachOEMswithdesigninnovations and who you need to target from their R&D side rather than simply procurement

•GetinsightintohowR&Dcollaborationcancreatebetter efficiency with exploration into core component innovations

Kevin Hazel, Vice President – Supply Chain Management for the Americas Region, Siemens Wind Power

SpECIFICatIONS, StaNDaRDS aND CERtIFICatIONS – UNDERStaND What REqUIREMENtS tO MEEt FOR GLObaL pRODUCtION

•GetanassessmentofthedifferencesbetweencurrentNorth American vs. European Specifications and what convergences are developing

•Realisewhichcertificationsyouneedtoreferenceinyourdesigns and manufacturing to raise your supplier status

Bill Erdmann, BEW Engineering and DNV Renewables (USA) Inc.

OEM pRODUCtION pLaNS, pREDICtIONS aND FORECaStS – a paNEL DISCUSSION DEbatE

Hear from top level OEMs on their future supply chain philosophies including;

•Howtheyplantocopewiththeunevennessofforecastingfuture orders

•WhatinvestmentstheyaremonitoringinrelationtouncertainFederalfinancialcommitment

•Howtheyarereactingtopressurestodrivedowncostsofwind turbines

•Whatyoucandotomakeyourcompanystandoutasagreat supplier

•Whataretheirplanstoservicepostwarrantyproducts?

Panellists include:Perry Wozney, Director – Strategic Procurement, Acciona Energy North AmericaNatarajan Viswanathan, Cost Estimation Manager, Clipper WindpowerBob Veideman, Executive Sourcing Leader – Renewable Energy, GE EnergyMatthew Carr, Strategic Procurement Manager, Mitsubishi Power Systems AmericaDan McDevitt, Vice President – Supply Management, Nordex USAKevin Hazel, Vice President – Supply Chain Management for the Americas Region, Siemens Wind PowerSteve Spethman, Supply Chain Director, Suzlon Moderator: Dan Shreve, Director, MAKE Consulting

Followed by WORKING GROUP DISCUSSIONS where the audience can pose questions, scenarios and brainstorm ideas with OEMs and other suppliers

REDUCE COSTS aND DEEPEN YOUR SUPPLIER RELaTIONS WITH ROBUST LEaN MaNUFaCTURING STRaTEGIES

Team discounts: contact us directly on +44 207 375 7575 for more info!

Siting and Logistics Challenges Laid Bare

LOCatION, LOCatION, LOCatION!

•Hear from tiers 1, 2 and Raw Materials what they are looking for in their ideal location and the variables companies have considered when planning their new manufacturing plants

•Realisethekeydriverscompaniesassesswhenlookingto expand into the US market

•Understandthestagesandprocessesinvolvedandwhyit’s important to choose the right location for the long term rather than short term financial incentives

Dan McDevitt, Vice President – Supply Management, Nordex USA

NEW LOGIStICS SOLUtIONS – What’S thE FUtURE FOR RaIL, baRGE aND OthER MODES OF tRaNSpORt tO COpE WIth LaRGER COMpONENt SIzES?

•Getthelatest on current trans and intermodal solutions to alleviate wind turbine supply chain logistics issues

•Reviewwhatspecializedwindturbinetransportationsolutions – including new equipment to cope with larger components – will be able to reduce costs and ensure smooth delivery of parts

If you’re interested in speaking on this session, contact [email protected]

COpING WIth LOGIStICS ChaLLENGES – OEM INSIGht INtO What WORkS aND DOESN’t WORk FOR thEM

•Harnesstheexperience of OEMs whilst dealing with logistics issues and what has proven successful for them

•Understandwhatinnovationstheyarelookingforfromlogistics solutions, and why flexibility on delivery and supply chain management is necessary to coordinate assembly times

Gary Kowaleski, Logistics Director, Suzlon

Manufacturing for the Post Warranty Market

pOSt WaRRaNty pROCUREMENt ChaLLENGES – DEVELOpER/OWNERS INSIGht INtO MaINtENaNCE SUppLy ChaIN ISSUES

•Gettogripswith the challenges Developers/Owners are facing when looking to maintain their post warranty wind farms and procure new parts for scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance

•DiscusstheservicesDeveloper/Ownersneedtomaintainpost-warranty wind farms

•HearhowDeveloper/Ownersaretacklinginventoryandstorage issues

•UnderstandthequalificationprocessesthatDeveloper/Owners go through to realize which suppliers are best to work with

Utopia Hill, Manager – Procurements & Supply Chain, Invenergy

SERVICING thE SERVICE MaRkEt – aN OEM’S pERSpECtIVE ON hOW bESt tO CatER FOR pOSt WaRRaNty tURbINES

•GainknowledgeintowhatstrategiesOEMsaredeveloping to tackle the “after sales spare parts” process of component management for maintenance of post warranty wind turbines

•Realizehowfruitfulthisopportunitycanbeandhowyour company can help service and manufacture parts

•Understandtheprocurementprocessandneedforcareful planning and inventory management to not over extend or under stock spare parts

Steve Spethman, Supply Chain Director, Suzlon

Component Technology Innovations, Insight and

Developments

WIND ENERGy MaNUFaCtURING R&D INItIatIVES - aDVaNCING tEChNOLOGy IN pRODUCtION aND qUaLIty

•Getinsightintothelatestprogramsresearchingmanufacturing innovations for blades and materials as developed by the DOE and Sandia National Labs

•Realizetheintricaciesofnon-destructiveexaminationand what impact this can have on production timelines

•Assesstheeffectsofdefectswhentryingtodeliverhigh quality products and how best to mitigate them to reduce waste, cost and time delays

•Understandwhatfederallevelsupportisavailabletodevelop better Wind Energy R&D projects and what to expect in the next 2 years

Roger Hill, Principal Member of Technical Staff, Sandia National LaboratoriesMark Higgins, Wind Technology Viability Team Leader, US Department of Energy

NEXt GENERatION COMpONENt INNOVatIONS – aSSESSING thE tEChNOLOGy ROaDMap FOR 2012

•Examinehowbesttoredesigncomponentstoworkthe“cost out” from the R&D phase

•Getacomprehensivetechnologyroadmapontheevolution of component design

•Understandhowdevelopingproductsspecificallydesigned to overcome technical problems (such as castings that mitigate system loads) will improve your chances of securing wind turbine manufacturing contracts

Dan Radomski, Director, Kinetik Partners

SUppLIER INSIGht paNEL SESSION: COSt REDUCtIONS, RELIabILIty aND MaINtaINING EXCELLENt qUaLIty

•Reviewwhatnewmaterials,innovationsanddevelopments are in the pipeline to create lower cost components

•DiscoverwhatproductscomponentmanufacturersaredevelopingtoreducetheoverallcostsofWTGrawmaterials without negatively compromising on turbine performance

•Realizetherisksandrewardsassociatedwithmakingafinancial commitment to the wind sector in the US

•Discusshowbesttoretoolyourmanufacturingfacilitiesand what major component providers are looking for from their suppliers

Panellists include:Joseph Abbud, Director of Operations, Danotek Motion TechnologiesHans Landin, Director – Process Industries OE & Wind Energy, The Timken CompanyMark Hoek, Director, Americas Orders Materials & Logistics, LM Wind Power BladesSamuel S. Di Renzo, Director – Renewable Energy, SKF USA IncMike Carlson, North Amercian Sales Manager, Hansen TransmissionsDennis Anweiler, Business Director, Draka

Moderator:Dan Radomski, Director, Kinetik Partners

New Market Opportunities – Manufacturing for the US

Offshore Wind Market

OFFShORE WIND SUppLy ChaIN pLaNNING – WhEN aND WhERE tO INVESt tO CapItaLIzE ON thIS EMERGING OppORtUNIty

•Getthelatestprojectionsonhowimminentamarketopportunity the US Offshore wind industry will be for domestic OEMs and suppliers

•Evaluatehowbesttoassessyoursitelocationstrategy,logistics planning, and large scale manufacturing operations

•CalculatewhattheoffshorewindmarketwillmeanforOEM product developments and the impacts this will have on new component design

•Discusswhatnewtechnologyandmachinerycapabilities will be necessary to capitalize on this profitable manufacturing opportunity

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WHY YOU CAN’T MISS OUT ON THIS UNBEATABLE OPPORTUNITY!

CONNECTIONS - Only the best of the best from the US Wind turbine supply chain will be attending

FACTS – Solid, hard hitting presentations filled with the true facts about the US Wind turbine industry on progress made and the steps needed to push forward

INSPIRATION – Get fresh insights through lively discussion with your peers

PRACTICAL IDEAS – Hear the best tips, strategies and practical knowledge that will directly help you in your day-to-day work

SAVE TIME – How long would it take for you meet all the industry’s leading players? Buy a ticket to this summit and meet them all in just two days

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The best way to network…

Acciona Energy North AmericaAdvanced Manufacturing InstituteAll-ProFastenersAlro Steel CorporationAmerCable IncorporatedAmerican Electric TechnologiesAmerican Roller Bearing CompanyAmeron Wind Towers DivisionASC CapacitorsAshland Performance MaterialsATS DrillingAvanti Wind SystemsBayer MaterialScienceBismarck Mandan Development AssociationCity of New HamptonClipper WindpowerComposites OneConsulateGeneralofCanadaDHL

Danfoss Silicon Power Deloitte ConsultingDemmer CorporationDepartment of EnergyDeublin CompanyDIAB SalesDMI IndustriesDokkaFastenersDrakaEarnest Machine ProductsEnergy Composites CorporationEskomFairfieldManufacturingCompanyFranklinDevelopmentFritzSchurEnergyGlobalDataGlobal Wind NetworkGonvarriWindTowersGrayConstructionHansen Transmissions InternationalHarvey County Economic Development CouncilHempel

IHS Emerging Energy Research

IllinoisFinanceAuthority

Ingersoll Machine Tools

Ingeteam Energy

Integra Castings

InvenergyIowa City Area DevelopmentGroup

Jiangsu Jixn Wind Energy Technology

Kaydon Corporation

Kinetik Partners

Kocsis Brothers Machine

Latrobe Specialty Steel

Lincoln & Logan County Development Partnership

MAKE ConsultingMartifer-Hirschfeld Energy Systems

Mitsubishi Power Systems Americas

MN Department of Employment and Economic Development

Mortenson Construction

Nordex USANorth Dakota Department of CommerceNorth Iowa Corridor EDCNorthern Power SystemsNTN Bearing CorporationO’Neal SteelOregon Business Development DepartmentPortofGalvestonPort of MilwaukeePorts AmericaPrecise Tool & ManufacturingProfessional Logistics GroupQuebecGovernmentOfficeRBC BearingsREpower USARexnord IndustriesRoland Berger Strategy ConsultantsRomax TechnologyRWE Innogy

Ryerson Steel CompanySaweSAWE USASequoia CapitalShell LubricantsSHW Casting TechnologiesSiemens EnergySiemens Wind PowerSKF USASumitomo Corporation of AmericaThe Timken CorporationTMOGlobalLogisticsTNE InternationalToho Tenax AmericaTrinity Structural TowersUK Trade & InvestmentVentower IndustriesWinduranceWurth IndustryZarges Aluminum SystemsZenkungForgingZF Services North America

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“Very impressive program. I came away with good contacts and good ideas. Thank you for organizing it. ”Sidney Salvadori, trade Commissioner, Consulate General of Canada

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5 REASONS YOU NEED TO ATTEND THIS EVENT

1 Meet All the Leading US Wind Turbine OEMs in One Place Over Two Days

2 Share the Experience of 250+ Targeted Senior Level US Wind Supply Chain Attendees

3 Get Proven Business Boosting Tips from 25+ Relevant Wind Industry Expert Speakers

`` Why the Global Wind Turbine Supply Chain is Changing: Assess what you need to do to prepare for an uncertain future; with a special focus on lean manufacturing, reducing inventory, flexible orders and realistic installation forecasts through the next 24 months

`` Matching Supply to Increase Demand: Understand how OEMs need a consistent, reliable, durable and repeatable procurement process as their manufacturing scales up

`` Latest Federal and State Policy Updates: Hear about the latest impacts on US wind turbine supply chain development and what’s set to affect your procurement and manufacturing efforts going forward

`` Realize Real Benefits of Lean Manufacturing: Get to grips with the latest strategies to cut waste, minimize your inventory and reduce your costs to improve your company competitiveness in saturated areas of the market

`` Location, Location, Location! Understand the robust process of analysis that OEMs and component manufacturers assess when selecting viable manufacturing locations

`` Offshore Supply Chain Planning Insight: Discover how to set your business up to serve the rapidly emerging North American offshore market – How will your location & logistics planning and manufacturing timelines need to change?

`` Prepare for Boom of ‘Post Warranty’ Procurement: Get the best advice from developers / owners about how you can offer component solutions direct to the growing wind turbine servicing industry

`` OEM Plans and Predictions for Future Production: Hear insight from key OEMs on their production plans for the US wind market and their strategies to drive down turbine costs

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US Wind Turbine Supply Chain Conference 2011 brochure